Question 1

_____ refers to acquiring capabilities toward distribution,or even customers.

Accepted Answer

A)   Contract manufacturing
B)   Outsourcing
C)   Backward integration
D)   Forward integrationE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Zara's value chain model focuses on two basic rules: "Give customers what they want,and get it to them faster than anyone else."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Unlike firms that outsource,firms engaged in offshoring:

Accepted Answer

A)   manage to reduce travel expenses.
B)   are able to enforce intellectual property rights easily.
C)   maintain ownership of the facility in another country.
D)   have better control on quality.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Third-party logistics providers can leverage business intelligence and analytics to create efficiencies and economies of scale in the supply chain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In the context of intellectual property of multinational enterprises,patents protect services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

White & Checker is releasing a new power drill that requires the manufacturing of a new part.They are considering whether they should manufacture the part in-house or outsource it from a supplier.The demand forecast is 1,355 units.They calculate the break-even quantity as 1,750 parts.What decision should White & Checker make?

Accepted Answer

A)   The product should not be released,as the demand is not high enough.
B)   A percentage of the product should be manufactured in-house,and the rest should be outsourced.
C)   The part should be outsourced.
D)   The part should be manufactured in-house.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 7

In the context of supply chain design trade-offs,which of the following is true of a push system?

Accepted Answer

A)   It works best when there are a large number of distribution centers.
B)   It is more appropriate for make-to-order items.
C)   It has an advantage of immediate availability of goods to consumers.
D)   It works best with variable sales patterns.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

In location decision process,community location decision involves:

Accepted Answer

A)   evaluating international monetary policies and cultural practices.
B)   coping with issues such as tariffs,customs,and trade restrictions.
C)   choosing a general region of a country.
D)   selecting a specific city in which to locate.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Supply chain optimization includes minimizing the total costs of manufacturing and transportation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In location decision process,which of the following factors are considered in local site location decision?

Accepted Answer

A)   International monetary policy
B)   Time zones
C)   Sustainability issues
D)   Foreign languagesE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 11

The center-of-gravity method increases the weighted distance between the facility to be located and its supply and demand points.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

One advantage of a distributive system,such as blockchain technology,is that:

Accepted Answer

A)   accountability among value chain participants are dependent on a single supplier.
B)   transactions cannot be traced back to the original source.
C)   control of information is in the hands of one individual,rather than multiple people.
D)   no single individual or organization has total control of the information.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

_____ is a noneconomic factor in location decisions.

Accepted Answer

A)   Construction
B)   Availability of labor
C)   Depreciation and maintenance
D)   InsuranceE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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_____ is a noneconomic factor in location decisions.

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In the context of supply chain design trade-offs,which of the following is true of a push system?

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In the context of intellectual property of multinational enterprises,patents protect services.

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In location decision process,which of the following factors are considered in local site location decision?

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The center-of-gravity method increases the weighted distance between the facility to be located and its supply and demand points.

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Third-party logistics providers can leverage business intelligence and analytics to create efficiencies and economies of scale in the supply chain.

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Supply chain optimization includes minimizing the total costs of manufacturing and transportation.

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Zara's value chain model focuses on two basic rules: "Give customers what they want,and get it to them faster than anyone else."

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One advantage of a distributive system,such as blockchain technology,is that:

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Unlike firms that outsource,firms engaged in offshoring:

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_____ refers to acquiring capabilities toward distribution,or even customers.

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_____ is a noneconomic factor in location decisions.

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The center-of-gravity method increases the weighted distance between the facility to be located and its supply and demand points.

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Third-party logistics providers can leverage business intelligence and analytics to create efficiencies and economies of scale in the supply chain.

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Supply chain optimization includes minimizing the total costs of manufacturing and transportation.

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Zara's value chain model focuses on two basic rules: "Give customers what they want,and get it to them faster than anyone else."

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One advantage of a distributive system,such as blockchain technology,is that:

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