Deck 14: Collaboration

Question 1

The idea of a virtual organization implies that:

A)all logistics activities must be included in the same formal organizational unit.
B)formal organizational structure is critical to accomplishing logistics flows
C)centralization of logistics activities is critical
D)logistics does not necessarily have to exist as a formal organizational unit

Answer 1

D

Question 2

As a general rule, a supply chain member whose logistical competency is highly specialized or unique:

A)will participate in multiple supply chains
B)assumes more risk in overall supply chain performance
C)doesn't have to worry about power relationships in a supply chain
D)has no useful role in a supply chain

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which of the following is not considered a barrier to achieving process integration?

A)measurement and reward systems
B)organization structure
C)knowledge hoarding
D)financial resources

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Over the last several decades, power in supply chains has increasingly been shifting to:

A)manufacturers
B)third party logistics providers
C)retailers
D)wholesalers

Question 5

Initial implementation of successful supply chain collaborative relationships seems to require:

A)compatible information systems
B)identical organizational cultures
C)common organizational vision
D)all of the above

Question 6

The text makes reference to a situation it calls "The Great Divide".While this divide has many different possible forms, it is most frequently observed in:

A)a divide between procurement and manufacturing
B)a divide between distribution and marketing
C)a divide between finance and accounting
D)none of the above

Question 7

most elementary form of collaboration in supply chains is seen in the form of:

A)contracting
B)outsourcing
C)alliances
D)administered systems

Question 8

The idea of structuring logistics as an integrated organization:

A)has been a concern since the beginning of the industrial revolution
B)first appeared in the 1950s
C)became necessary because of advanced information systems
D)is more important for manufacturers than it is for retailers

Question 9

Which type of supply chain relationship typically requires the least information sharing among participants.

A)outsourcing
B)alliance
C)contracting
D)administered

Question 10

Jones Company consistently delivers on-time as promised to customers. This type of performance is critical to:

A)developing character based trust
B)developing reliability based trust
C)developing power in a supply chain
D)none of the above