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Which term best describes the coordination of demand and supply across all stakeholders in SCM?
Who is considered an integral part of the supply chain?

What is the main purpose of the Value Chain as introduced by Michael Porter?

A 'Push Process' is initiated by:

What is a key benefit of the Cycle View of Supply Chain processes?

The integration era in SCM was marked by which major advancement?

In a global supply chain network, companies primarily aim to:

SCM in a stage 1 supply chain involves:

To optimize total costs in sourcing, firms should evaluate:

The main benefit of good procurement practices is:

Which inventory term refers to the time between placing and receiving an order

Which model helps in finding a facility location with minimal transportation cost?
Which factor is critical when selecting a facility location for manufacturing?

Which of the following SCM activities focuses on managing customer expectations?

Which era led to the focus on core competencies and outsourcing non-core functions?

SCM 2.0 focuses on:

Which activity falls under 'Inbound Logistics' in the value chain?

Which driver would be best for enhancing responsiveness in a supply chain?

SCM in a stage 1 supply chain involves:

An example of a supply chain primary activity is:


Correct Option Marks Answer Choices Answer Choices
(A,B,C,D)

A B
A 2 Integration Diversification
C 2 Manufacturer Supplier
C 2

Increase production speed Minimize lead times


B 2 Anticipation of
Inventory shortage customer demand
B 2
Clearly defining
processes and
Reducing costs only responsibilities
B 2

The creation of assembly The development of


lines ERP systems
B 2 Increase Productin Cost
Increase competitive
advantage and
reduce costs
B 2
Fully integrated production Separate, non-
and storage integrated systems
B 2
Total cost of
Supplier availability only ownership
A 2
Enhanced coordination and Reduced supplier
reduced cost relationships
A 2 Lead time
Safety stock
D 2 Inventory
Factor Rating Technique Optimization
C 2

Distance from competitors Avoiding skilled labor


C 2 Inventory Management Supplier Relationship
Management

C 2
Creation Era Globalization Era
C 2

Better supplier
Improved financial metrics relationships only
B 2 Advertising Warehousing

C 2

High levels of centralized Production in one


inventory centralized location
B 2
Fully integrated production Separate, non-
and storage integrated systems
B 2
Procurement Inbound logistics
Answer Choices Answer Choices

C D
Allocation Segmentation
Customer Transporter
Identify
competitive
advantage in
business Reduce costs
activities exclusively
A customer Demand
order variability
Allowing
constant
inventory Increasing lead
adjustments time

The The
introduction of implementation
Web 2.0 of CRM systems

Decrease
Maximize local employee
sourcing only count
Advanced Global
electronic data distribution
integration networks
Direct
procurement Service costs
cost exclusively
Higher Limited
transportation production
costs flexibility

Reorder level Demand cycle


Demand
Forecasting Demand cycle
Proximity to
raw materials High facility
and customers cost zones
Customer Quality Assurance
Relationship
Management
Specialization
Era Digital Era
Collaborative Reducing
platforms and transportation
process costs
improvements exclusively
Sales Promotion Service and
maintence
Using fast,
flexible Outsourcing to
transportation overseas
like trucks facilities
Advanced Global
electronic data distribution
integration networks
Financial Human
management resources

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