Question 1

________ enables winning business models.

Accepted Answer

A)  management 
B)  innovation 
C)  information 
D)  SCM 
A)  management 
B)  innovation 
C)  information 
D)  SCM D

Question 2

What has lead to an increase in mergers and acquisition activity? Give three examples and one possible reason for the M&A per example.

Accepted Answer

Industry consolidation and the pursuit of scale have led to an unprecedented number of mergers and acquisitions. The goal is often to thwart the competitive attack of dominant rivals.Daimler acquired Chrysler to broaden its product portfolio,Hewlett-Packard bought Compaq to defend against a rapidly advancing Dell.Mittal Steel-Arcelor - growth and elimination of biggest competitor.

Question 3

To deliver unsurpassed customer value, companies must develop unique __________, relying increasingly on capable SC partners.

Accepted Answer

A)  competencies 
B)  suppliers 
C)  customers 
D)  processes 
A)  competencies 
B)  suppliers 
C)  customers 
D)  processes A

Question 4

Fill in the Blank(s)
-__________early twentieth-century vision of a completely integrated company is now viewed as impractical and unwieldy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Fill in the Blank(s)
-__________early twentieth-century vision of...

Question 5

What led to the economic recession in American manufacturing industry in the 1980's?

Accepted Answer

Intensified CompetitionThe term "rust be

Question 6

Fill in the Blank(s)
-_________partners can provide market knowledge, technological expertise, operating know-how, and/or financial resources.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Fill in the Blank(s)
-_________partners can provide market...

Question 7

Wasted time and effort are the primary targets of continuous improvement efforts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The ________ has made it possible for other companies to eliminate intermediaries and sell directly to the end consumer.

Accepted Answer

A)  Internet 
B)  SCM 
C)  competition 
D)  global sourcing 
A)  Internet 
B)  SCM 
C)  competition 
D)  global sourcing

Question 9

It has even been said that the Eastern Block's thirst for Coca-Cola and Levi's had nothing to do with bringing down the Berlin Wall.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

These_______ efforts helped Motorola stay on the cutting edge of technology for many years.

Accepted Answer

A)  scanning 
B)  marketing 
C)  innovative 
D)  production 
A)  scanning 
B)  marketing 
C)  innovative 
D)  production

Question 11

Few companies have mastered the art and science of________.

Accepted Answer

A)  role shifting 
B)  supply chain management 
C)  marketing 
D)  employee satisfaction 
A)  role shifting 
B)  supply chain management 
C)  marketing 
D)  employee satisfaction

Question 12

Globalization has brought with it some serious challenges that include pollution, workers' rights violations, and job displacement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Managers need to assess political undercurrents that might jeopardize a global business strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Fill in the Blank(s)
-Companies that master the art and science of ________can anticipate changes before they occur.

Accepted Answer

environmen

Question 15

The time from first action to competitive response is growing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Fill in the Blank(s)
-__________is another financial issue that merits attention and expert assistance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Fill in the Blank(s)
-__________is another financial issue...

Question 17

Physical distance has always increased costs and limited market size.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

To make good day-to-day decisions, managers need to neglect the competitive implications of globalization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Since companies are working to reduce the number of suppliers they buy from, customers look for suppliers who can support their operations around the world

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Why is it necessary for companies to think in global terms? Give 4 reasons.

Accepted Answer

PoliticsLe

________ enables winning business models.

What has lead to an increase in mergers and acquisition activity? Give three examples and one possible reason for the M&A per example.

To deliver unsurpassed customer value, companies must develop unique __________, relying increasingly on capable SC partners.

Fill in the Blank(s) -__________early twentieth-century vision of a completely integrated company is now viewed as impractical and unwieldy.

What led to the economic recession in American manufacturing industry in the 1980's?

Fill in the Blank(s) -_________partners can provide market knowledge, technological expertise, operating know-how, and/or financial resources.

Wasted time and effort are the primary targets of continuous improvement efforts.

The ________ has made it possible for other companies to eliminate intermediaries and sell directly to the end consumer.

It has even been said that the Eastern Block's thirst for Coca-Cola and Levi's had nothing to do with bringing down the Berlin Wall.

These_______ efforts helped Motorola stay on the cutting edge of technology for many years.

Few companies have mastered the art and science of________.

Globalization has brought with it some serious challenges that include pollution, workers' rights violations, and job displacement.

Managers need to assess political undercurrents that might jeopardize a global business strategy.

Fill in the Blank(s) -Companies that master the art and science of ________can anticipate changes before they occur.

The time from first action to competitive response is growing.

Fill in the Blank(s) -__________is another financial issue that merits attention and expert assistance.

Physical distance has always increased costs and limited market size.

To make good day-to-day decisions, managers need to neglect the competitive implications of globalization.

Since companies are working to reduce the number of suppliers they buy from, customers look for suppliers who can support their operations around the world

Why is it necessary for companies to think in global terms? Give 4 reasons.

Supply Chain Management and Competitive Strategy

Customer Fulfillment Strategies

Process Thinking: Scms Foundation

The New Product Development Process: Managing the Idea Infrastructure

The Order Fulfillment Process: Managing the Physical Flow Infrastructure

Supply Chain Mapping

Supply Chain Cost Management

Core Competencies and Outsourcing

Supply Chain Rationalization and Role Shifting

Relationship Management

Information Sharing

Performance Measurement

People Management: Bridge or Barrier to Scm

Collaborative Innovation

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Exam 6: Scanning and Global Supply Chain Design

________ enables winning business models.

What has lead to an increase in mergers and acquisition activity? Give three examples and one possible reason for the M&A per example.

To deliver unsurpassed customer value, companies must develop unique __________, relying increasingly on capable SC partners.

Fill in the Blank(s) -__________early twentieth-century vision of a completely integrated company is now viewed as impractical and unwieldy.

What led to the economic recession in American manufacturing industry in the 1980's?

Fill in the Blank(s) -_________partners can provide market knowledge, technological expertise, operating know-how, and/or financial resources.

Wasted time and effort are the primary targets of continuous improvement efforts.

The ________ has made it possible for other companies to eliminate intermediaries and sell directly to the end consumer.

It has even been said that the Eastern Block's thirst for Coca-Cola and Levi's had nothing to do with bringing down the Berlin Wall.

These_______ efforts helped Motorola stay on the cutting edge of technology for many years.

Few companies have mastered the art and science of________.

Globalization has brought with it some serious challenges that include pollution, workers' rights violations, and job displacement.

Managers need to assess political undercurrents that might jeopardize a global business strategy.

Fill in the Blank(s) -Companies that master the art and science of ________can anticipate changes before they occur.

The time from first action to competitive response is growing.

Fill in the Blank(s) -__________is another financial issue that merits attention and expert assistance.

Physical distance has always increased costs and limited market size.

To make good day-to-day decisions, managers need to neglect the competitive implications of globalization.

Since companies are working to reduce the number of suppliers they buy from, customers look for suppliers who can support their operations around the world

Why is it necessary for companies to think in global terms? Give 4 reasons.

Supply Chain Management and Competitive Strategy

Customer Fulfillment Strategies

Process Thinking: Scms Foundation

The New Product Development Process: Managing the Idea Infrastructure

The Order Fulfillment Process: Managing the Physical Flow Infrastructure

Supply Chain Mapping

Supply Chain Cost Management

Core Competencies and Outsourcing

Supply Chain Rationalization and Role Shifting

Relationship Management

Information Sharing

Performance Measurement

People Management: Bridge or Barrier to Scm

Collaborative Innovation

Filters