Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a supply side element of the Britvic National Distribution Centre?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bottling plant 
B)  Local distribution depots 
C)  Drinks' manufacturers 
D)  Inbound logistics 
A)  Bottling plant 
B)  Local distribution depots 
C)  Drinks' manufacturers 
D)  Inbound logistics B

Question 2

Downstream vertical integration refers to the strategy of expanding on the demand side of the
network.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Capacity management, location and vertical integration decisions all rely on assumptions
regarding future demand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

There is always sufficient capacity to meet demand, therefore revenue is maximised and customers are satisfied.

Accepted Answer

A)  Capacity-leading strategy 
B)  Capacity-lagging strategy 
A)  Capacity-leading strategy 
B)  Capacity-lagging strategy

Question 5

Supply-side influences on the design of operations would NOT include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Labour skills 
B)  Transportation factors 
C)  Energy costs 
D)  Land costs 
E)  Labour costs 
A)  Labour skills 
B)  Transportation factors 
C)  Energy costs 
D)  Land costs 
E)  Labour costs

Question 6

Second-tier suppliers in Company A network are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Suppliers of 'non-core' goods directly to Company A 
B)  Stand by suppliers of goods to Company A 
C)  Suppliers of goods directly to Company A 
D)  Suppliers of goods/services to companies that, in turn, supply Company A 
A)  Suppliers of 'non-core' goods directly to Company A 
B)  Stand by suppliers of goods to Company A 
C)  Suppliers of goods directly to Company A 
D)  Suppliers of goods/services to companies that, in turn, supply Company A

Question 7

The location decision is determined by the relative strength of supply-side and demand-side factors. Are Labour skills supply-side or demand-side.

Accepted Answer

A)  Supply-side factor 
B)  Demand-side factor 
A)  Supply-side factor 
B)  Demand-side factor

Question 8

If the company does not have specialised knowledge in the production of the product.

Accepted Answer

A)  Explore outsourcing this activity 
B)  Explore keeping this activity in-house 
A)  Explore outsourcing this activity 
B)  Explore keeping this activity in-house

Question 9

If a retailer were to buy a wholesaler this is a form of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Upstream integration 
B)  Downstream integration 
A)  Upstream integration 
B)  Downstream integration

Question 10

Over-capacity problems are minimised if forecasts are optimistic.

Accepted Answer

A)  Capacity-leading strategy 
B)  Capacity-lagging strategy 
A)  Capacity-leading strategy 
B)  Capacity-lagging strategy

Question 11

The weighted-score method to find a location is based on calculating the weight of goods to be
transported to give an indication of relative costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The location decision is determined by the relative strength of supply-side and demand-side factors. Are Convenience for customers supply-side or demand-side.

Accepted Answer

A)  Supply-side factor 
B)  Demand-side factor 
A)  Supply-side factor 
B)  Demand-side factor

Question 13

A supply network perspective means setting an operation in the context of all other operations
with which it interacts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

If the activity is considered to be of strategic importance.

Accepted Answer

A)  Explore outsourcing this activity 
B)  Explore keeping this activity in-house 
A)  Explore outsourcing this activity 
B)  Explore keeping this activity in-house

Question 15

The suppliers and customers who have direct contact with an operation are called its:

Accepted Answer

A)  Focused Supply Network 
B)  Immediate Supply Network 
C)  Directed Supply Network 
D)  Total Supply Network 
A)  Focused Supply Network 
B)  Immediate Supply Network 
C)  Directed Supply Network 
D)  Total Supply Network

Question 16

An advantage of a capacity-lagging strategy is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  There is no ability to exploit short-term increases in demand 
B)  Utilisation of the plants is always relatively low 
C)  Over-capacity problems are minimised if forecasts are optimistic 
D)  There is always sufficient capacity to meet demand 
A)  There is no ability to exploit short-term increases in demand 
B)  Utilisation of the plants is always relatively low 
C)  Over-capacity problems are minimised if forecasts are optimistic 
D)  There is always sufficient capacity to meet demand

Question 17

If a car assembly operation were to buy a component maker this is a form of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Upstream integration 
B)  Downstream integration 
A)  Upstream integration 
B)  Downstream integration

Question 18

Sales of computers over the last five months were January 34 / February 37 / March 28 / April 37 / May 39. What is the difference between the three-month moving average forecast for May and
The actual sales?

Accepted Answer

A)  3 
B)  4 
C)  5 
D)  6 
E)  7 
A)  3 
B)  4 
C)  5 
D)  6 
E)  7

Question 19

According to Lord Sieff of Marks and Spencer what are the three most important things in retailing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Customers, staff and quality goods. 
B)  Quality suppliers, quality shops and quality staff. 
C)  Location, location, location. 
D)  Quality goods, keen prices and helpful staff. 
A)  Customers, staff and quality goods. 
B)  Quality suppliers, quality shops and quality staff. 
C)  Location, location, location. 
D)  Quality goods, keen prices and helpful staff.

Question 20

If a wholesaler were to buy an assembly operation this is a form of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Upstream integration 
B)  Downstream integration 
A)  Upstream integration 
B)  Downstream integration

Exam 6: Process Design and Facility Layout

Which of the following is NOT a supply side element of the Britvic National Distribution Centre?

Downstream vertical integration refers to the strategy of expanding on the demand side of the network.

Capacity management, location and vertical integration decisions all rely on assumptions regarding future demand.

There is always sufficient capacity to meet demand, therefore revenue is maximised and customers are satisfied.

Supply-side influences on the design of operations would NOT include:

Second-tier suppliers in Company A network are:

The location decision is determined by the relative strength of supply-side and demand-side factors. Are Labour skills supply-side or demand-side.

If the company does not have specialised knowledge in the production of the product.

If a retailer were to buy a wholesaler this is a form of:

Over-capacity problems are minimised if forecasts are optimistic.

The weighted-score method to find a location is based on calculating the weight of goods to be transported to give an indication of relative costs.

The location decision is determined by the relative strength of supply-side and demand-side factors. Are Convenience for customers supply-side or demand-side.

A supply network perspective means setting an operation in the context of all other operations with which it interacts.

If the activity is considered to be of strategic importance.

The suppliers and customers who have direct contact with an operation are called its:

An advantage of a capacity-lagging strategy is that:

If a car assembly operation were to buy a component maker this is a form of:

Sales of computers over the last five months were January 34 / February 37 / March 28 / April 37 / May 39. What is the difference between the three-month moving average forecast for May and The actual sales?

According to Lord Sieff of Marks and Spencer what are the three most important things in retailing?

If a wholesaler were to buy an assembly operation this is a form of:

Introduction to Operations Management

Competitiveness, Strategic Planning, and Productivity

Demand Forecasting

Product Design

Strategic Capacity Planning

Workjob Design

Location Planning and Analysis

Management of Quality

Statistical Quality Control

Supply Chain Management

Inventory Management

Aggregate Operations Planning and Master Scheduling

Material Requirements Planning and Enterprise Resource Planning

Just-In-Time and Lean Production

Job and Staff Scheduling

Project Management

Waiting-Line Analysis

Answers to Selected Problems

Tables

Working With the Normal Distribution

Filters