Question 1

What is the purpose of an ERP system and what advantages does it hold over the more traditional system it replaces?

Accepted Answer

An enterprise resource planning (ERP)system is a large,integrated,computer-based business transaction processing and reporting system.ERP systems pull together all of the classic business functions into a single tightly integrated package that uses a common database.The integration and single source of data are the primary advantages of such a system.As data are gathered,they need to be represented,stored,and updated in only one location,thereby reducing data redundancy,potential for errors,and confusion.

Question 2

________ are logistics information systems that initiate and control the movement of materials between supply chain partners.

Accepted Answer

Warehouse management and transportation execution systems

Question 3

The purpose of the execution and transaction processing supply chain activities are to record and retrieve data and execute and control physical and monetary flows.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Internal supply chain management is used to link higher level planning and location decision making with lower level activities within the same supply chain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

All information systems are computer-based.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Before the Internet was widely adopted by business,most computer systems shared a common database but sharing software was a difficult task.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Business process modeling tools allow the user to:

Accepted Answer

A)  connect to the cloud without using the Internet. 
B)  manage internal supply chain relationships. 
C)  manage external supply chain relationships. 
D)  simulate the performance of a new process. 
A)  connect to the cloud without using the Internet. 
B)  manage internal supply chain relationships. 
C)  manage external supply chain relationships. 
D)  simulate the performance of a new process.

Question 8

Sketch the supply chain and indicate which information systems address which areas of the supply chain.

Accepted Answer

Supply chain components are indicated on

Question 9

Accuracy is a key performance dimension for strategic decision-making information flows.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of these supply chain activities is the most strategic?

Accepted Answer

A)  inventory levelling 
B)  entering new markets 
C)  supplier evaluation systems 
D)  job scheduling 
A)  inventory levelling 
B)  entering new markets 
C)  supplier evaluation systems 
D)  job scheduling

Question 11

Warehouse and transportation planning systems support strategic planning efforts by allocating fixed logistics capacity in the best possible way,given business requirements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A typical SRM application is:

Accepted Answer

A)  negotiations. 
B)  market analysis. 
C)  order management. 
D)  service center management. 
A)  negotiations. 
B)  market analysis. 
C)  order management. 
D)  service center management.

Question 13

Which of these is an essential characteristic of the cloud model?

Accepted Answer

A)  broad network access 
B)  third normal form 
C)  asynchronous communication 
D)  address mapping 
A)  broad network access 
B)  third normal form 
C)  asynchronous communication 
D)  address mapping

Question 14

What are the functions and relationships between both customer and supplier relationship management and internal supply chain management?

Accepted Answer

Customer relationship management is a te

Question 15

A supply chain information system that links a company with an entity upstream is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  customer relationship management system. 
B)  supplier relationship management system. 
C)  internal supply chain management system. 
D)  business process modeling tool. 
A)  customer relationship management system. 
B)  supplier relationship management system. 
C)  internal supply chain management system. 
D)  business process modeling tool.

Question 16

One ERP vendor is known simply as SAP.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

ERP system's traditional strengths lie in routine decision making and in execution and transaction processing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

At one time,if an organization wanted to automate using a computer system,they had to develop the program on their own.Today,there is software available to perform virtually every business function although most of them will not conform exactly to what a company needs.Describe two software tools that can be used for business process analysis and design.

Accepted Answer

Two key tools for business process analy

Question 19

Which of these is an essential characteristic of the cloud model?

Accepted Answer

A)  distributed intelligence 
B)  third normal form 
C)  asynchronous communication 
D)  resource pooling 
A)  distributed intelligence 
B)  third normal form 
C)  asynchronous communication 
D)  resource pooling

Question 20

A typical CRM application is:

Accepted Answer

A)  design collaboration. 
B)  the sell process. 
C)  sourcing decisions. 
D)  supply collaboration. 
A)  design collaboration. 
B)  the sell process. 
C)  sourcing decisions. 
D)  supply collaboration.

What is the purpose of an ERP system and what advantages does it hold over the more traditional system it replaces?

________ are logistics information systems that initiate and control the movement of materials between supply chain partners.

The purpose of the execution and transaction processing supply chain activities are to record and retrieve data and execute and control physical and monetary flows.

Internal supply chain management is used to link higher level planning and location decision making with lower level activities within the same supply chain.

All information systems are computer-based.

Before the Internet was widely adopted by business,most computer systems shared a common database but sharing software was a difficult task.

Business process modeling tools allow the user to:

Sketch the supply chain and indicate which information systems address which areas of the supply chain.

Accuracy is a key performance dimension for strategic decision-making information flows.

Which of these supply chain activities is the most strategic?

Warehouse and transportation planning systems support strategic planning efforts by allocating fixed logistics capacity in the best possible way,given business requirements.

A typical SRM application is:

Which of these is an essential characteristic of the cloud model?

What are the functions and relationships between both customer and supplier relationship management and internal supply chain management?

A supply chain information system that links a company with an entity upstream is called a(n):

One ERP vendor is known simply as SAP.

ERP system's traditional strengths lie in routine decision making and in execution and transaction processing.

Which of these is an essential characteristic of the cloud model?

A typical CRM application is:

Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management

Operations and Supply Chain Strategies

Process Choice and Layout Decisions in Manufacturing and Services

Business Processes

Managing Quality

Managing Capacity

A: Advanced Waiting Line Theory and Simulation Modeling

Supply Management

Logistics

Forecasting

Sales and Operations Planning Aggregate Planning

Managing Inventory Throughout the Supply Chain

Managing Production Across the Supply Chain

Jitlean Production

Managing Projects

Developing Products and Services

Filters

Exam 12: A: Supply Chain Information Systems

What is the purpose of an ERP system and what advantages does it hold over the more traditional system it replaces?

________ are logistics information systems that initiate and control the movement of materials between supply chain partners.

The purpose of the execution and transaction processing supply chain activities are to record and retrieve data and execute and control physical and monetary flows.

Internal supply chain management is used to link higher level planning and location decision making with lower level activities within the same supply chain.

All information systems are computer-based.

Before the Internet was widely adopted by business,most computer systems shared a common database but sharing software was a difficult task.

Business process modeling tools allow the user to:

Sketch the supply chain and indicate which information systems address which areas of the supply chain.

Accuracy is a key performance dimension for strategic decision-making information flows.

Which of these supply chain activities is the most strategic?

Warehouse and transportation planning systems support strategic planning efforts by allocating fixed logistics capacity in the best possible way,given business requirements.

A typical SRM application is:

Which of these is an essential characteristic of the cloud model?

What are the functions and relationships between both customer and supplier relationship management and internal supply chain management?

A supply chain information system that links a company with an entity upstream is called a(n):

One ERP vendor is known simply as SAP.

ERP system's traditional strengths lie in routine decision making and in execution and transaction processing.

Which of these is an essential characteristic of the cloud model?

A typical CRM application is:

Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management

Operations and Supply Chain Strategies

Process Choice and Layout Decisions in Manufacturing and Services

Business Processes

Managing Quality

Managing Capacity

A: Advanced Waiting Line Theory and Simulation Modeling

Supply Management

Logistics

Forecasting

Sales and Operations Planning Aggregate Planning

Managing Inventory Throughout the Supply Chain

Managing Production Across the Supply Chain

Jitlean Production

Managing Projects

Developing Products and Services

Filters