Supply Chain Management (Set 2)

Supply Chain Management
2 of 3 sets
101. The goal of logistics is

A. to achieve a target level of customer service at lowest possible cost
B. to achieve targeted level of customer service.
C. increase in the market share.
D. all of the above.
Answer:D
102. In the product life cycle, the emphasis in marketing mix during growth stage
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A. distribution.
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103. In the product life cycle, the emphasis in marketing mix during maturity stage
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A. distribution.
B. promotion.
C. price.
D. cost reduction.
Answer:C
104. In the product life cycle, the emphasis in marketing mix during decline stage is
A. distribution.
B. promotion.
C. price.
D. cost reduction.
Answer:D
105. The concept of logistics has been systematically divided into

A. 2 phases.
B. 3 phases.
C. 4 phases.
D. 5 phases.
Answer:A
106. Michael porter explained the concept of

A. motivation.
B. cost advantage.
C. competitive advantage.
D. quest for quality.
Answer:C
107. EDI stands for

A. electronic data interface.
B. electronic data interchange.
C. electronic distribution intermediary.
D. electronic documentation interchange.
Answer:B
108. EOQ stands for

A. electronic ordered quantity
B. economic order quantity
C. economic order quality
D. electronic obtained quantity
Answer:B
109. Packaging performs two functions. ___________ and logistics.

A. distribution.
B. store keeping.
C. material handling.
D. marketing.
Answer:D
110. Form utility is created by
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A. operation function.
B. logistics function.
C. procurement function.
D. distribution function.
Answer:A
111. Place utility is created by

Answer:B
112. Time utility is created by

Answer:D
113. MRP stands for

A. material requirement planning.
B. manpower recruitment process.
C. machine repair plan.
D. mechanical re-engineering process.
Answer:A
114. MPS stands for

A. manpower placement structure.
B. master production schedule.
C. manpower placement schedule.
D. material processing schedule.
Answer:B
115. Master planning in the planning hierarchy

A. determines the direction of business.
B. creates the capacity.
C. involves the functional planning.
D. provides specification for manufacturing.
Answer:A
116. Master scheduling is the process that

Answer:B
117. Customer order processing level is that

Answer:D
118. Master planning deals with

A. customer interface.
B. marketing interface.
C. supplier interface.
D. manufacturing interface.
Answer:C
119. The service mission of logistics

A. reflect the vision of top management.
B. deal with basic services required for delivering of goods.
C. refers to the value-added services offered.
D. reflects the ability of firm to exploit market.
Answer:D
120. Firm infrastructure is __________ in the generic value chain of logistics

A. a support activity.
B. a primary activity.
C. not an activity.
D. the only activity.
Answer:A
121. Inbound and outbound logistics is _________ in the generic value chain of
logistics.
C. not an activity.
Answer:B
122. HRM is _________ in the generic value chain of logistics.

C. not an activity.
Answer:C
123. Marketing and sales is ___________ in the generic value chain of logistics.
C. not an activity.
Answer:B
124. Competitive advantage can be created and achieved by logistics managers by

A. cost advantage.
B. quality.
C. value advantage.
D. cost and value advantage.
Answer:D

125. Real time communication of information regarding requirements and
availability of logistics service is the core of
A. right response.
B. right quality.
C. right quantity.
D. right value.
Answer:A
126. The maintenance of a minimum possible level of inventory required for a

desired level of customer service is the objective of
A. right response.
B. right quality.
C. right quantity.
D. right value.
Answer:C
127. The logistical objective that ensures a proper balance between total logistics
cost and a desired level of customer service performance is
A. right response.
B. right quality.
C. right cost trade off.
D. right information.
Answer:C
128. Just in time is a practice followed in

A. japan.
B. america.
C. britain.
D. china.
Answer:A
129. The term which covers the operation of shifting the cargo to or from the vessel
is
A. rigging.
B. slinging.
C. carnage.

D. forced discharge.
Answer:B
130. The term used for loading or unloading of heavy cargo is

A. rigging.
B. carnage.
C. slinging.
D. forced discharge.
Answer:B
131. The term used for carriage of goods when points of origin and destination are
both within the sovereignty of UK is
A. uld.
B. classification rate.
C. valuation charge.
D. cabotage.
Answer:D
132. The delivery of a damaged product has

A. an increase in its value.
B. a decrease in its value.
C. no change in its value.
D. better demand.
Answer:B
133. The flow of work in process is

A. from a supplier to producer.
B. from the last production price to ultimate user.
C. between the various production sub-system.
D. between the various distribution channels.
Answer:C
134. The flow of information that facilitates co-ordination activities is

A. forward information flow.
B. backward information flow.
C. upward information flow.

D. downward information flow.
Answer:B
135. Unreliability of vendors leads to

A. production uncertainty.
B. process uncertainty.
C. demand uncertainty.
D. supply uncertainty.
Answer:D
136. The internal process leads to

Answer:B
137. The uncertainty that could be reduced through forecasting techniques is

Answer:C
138. The number of stages that the goods and services flow through
A. add to the complexity of scm.
B. relaxes the complexity of scm.
C. brings no change in complexity of scm.
D. ensures better quality.
Answer:A
139. The business activity of farming out identified non-core activities to external
agencies is
A. logistics.
B. scm.
C. outsourcing.

D. distribution.
Answer:C
140. The warehousing function that combines the logistical flow of several small
shipments to a specific market area is
A. break bulk function.
B. operational function.
C. stockpiling function.
D. consolidation function.
Answer:D
141. An appropriate strategy to achieve timely, accurate, paperless information

flow is:
A. integrate this activity into all supply chain planning.
B. efficient store assortments.
C. revision of organization processes supported by information systems.
D. efficient replacement.
Answer:C
142. An appropriate strategy to maximize efficiency of promotions is:

A. revision of organization processes supported by information systems.
B. efficient store assortments..
C. integrate this activity into all supply chain planning.
Answer:C
143. An appropriate strategy to optimize for time and cost in the ordering process
is:
A. efficient store assortments.
B. revision of organization processes supported by information systems.
Answer:D
144. An appropriate strategy to optimize the productivity of retail space and

inventory is:

A. efficient store assortments.
B. revision of organization processes supported by information systems.
Answer:A
145. The upstream supply chain is:

A. exclusively inside an organization.
B. involved with procurement of material from suppliers.
C. the distribution of products or delivery of services to customers.
D. both the first and third answer above.
Answer:B
146. The downstream supply chain is:

A. exclusively inside an organization.
B. involved with procurement of material from suppliers.
C. the distribution of products or delivery of services to customers.
D. both the first and third answer above.
Answer:C
147. The correct sequence of an organizations supply chain from a systems

perspective is:
A. transformation process, delivery to customers, acquisition of resources.
B. transformation process, acquisition of resources, delivery to customers.
C. acquisition of resources, transformation process, delivery to customers.
D. delivery to customers, acquisition of resources, transformation process.
Answer:C
148. ______ offers the opportunity to buy direct from the supplier with reduced
costs and shorter cycle.
A. reintermediation
B. countermediation
C. contramediation
D. disintermediation
Answer:D

149. Supply chain management control or link the production to.........
A. Directing
B. Distribution
C. Finance
D. Human resource
Answer:B
150. Moving goods from suppliers to the production unit is called as......
A. Downstream
B. Upstream
C. Horizontal stream
D. None of these
Answer:B
151. Moving goods from producer to the distributor is called as........

A. Downstream
B. Upstream
C. Horizontal stream
D. None of these
Answer:A
152. Different machineries are used for material handling......

A. Yes
B. No
C. can't say
D. None of these
Answer:A
153. Handling material in the organisation within the production process is part
of......
A. production
B. finance
C. supply chain management
D. Marketing
Answer:C

154. SCM should follow.......,,, method for working
A. Known
B. Unknown
C. standardized
D. Can't say
Answer:C
155. SCM always strive for to give.......... Time for the material handling
A. Maximum
B. Minimum
C. Moderate
D. can't say
Answer:B
156. A ____________ encompasses all activities associated with the flow and
transformation of goods from the raw material stage, through to the end user, as
well as the associated information flows.
A. production line
B. supply chain
C. marketing channel
D. warehouse
Answer:B
157. Which one of the following is not a typical question dealt with by an
operations managers?
A. How much capacity will be needed in the months ahead?
B. What is a satisfactory location for a new facility?
C. How to motivate employees?
D. All are typical of operations decisions.
Answer:D
158. Which of the following are not key attributes of supply chain management?
A. inventory control
B. leveraging technology
C. customer power
D. all are key attributes

Answer:D
159. Positive, long-term relationships between supply chain participants refer to:
A. Coo- petition
B. Tailored Logistics
C. Partnerships
D. Supply Chain Management
Answer:C
160. Which of the following statements is true of LEAN?

A. Lean principles focus on advanced statistical methods
B. Lean principles are separate body of knowledge
C. Lean principles have been developed over a lengthy period of time.
D. Lean principles include reducing waste.
Answer:D
161. According to the manufacturing-based definition of quality

A. “Quality is the degree of excellence at an acceptable price and the control of variability at an
acceptable cost"
B. Quality depends on how well the product fits patterns of consumer preferences
C. Even though quality cannot be defined, you know what it is
D. Quality is the degree to which a specific product conforms to standards
Answer:D
162. Cooperative supply chain relationships developed to enhance the overall

business performance of both parties is a definition of:
A. Third-party logistics
B. Supply chain collaboration
C. Dovetailing
D. Relationship marketing
Answer:B
163. Total Quality Management emphasizes

A. The responsibility of the Quality Control staff to identify and solve all qualityrelated problems
B. A commitment to quality that goes beyond internal company issues to suppliers and customers
C. A system where strong managers are the only decision makers

D. A process where mostly statisticians get involved
Answer:A
164. "Kaizen" is a Japanese term meaning

A. A Foolproof Mechanism
B. Just-in-time (JIT)
C. A Fishbone Diagram
D. Continuous Improvement
Answer:D
165. Among the tools of TQM, the tool ordinarily used to aid in understanding the
sequence of events through which a product travels is a…
A. Pareto chart
B. Flow chart
C. Check Sheet
D. Taguchi Map
Answer:B
166. The inputs to a transformation process include all of the following except
A. Material
B. People
C. Information
D. Assembly
Answer:B
167. Which came last in the development of manufacturing techniques?

A. Lean production.
B. Division of labor.
C. Mass production.
D. Interchangeable parts.
Answer:A
168. When suppliers, distributors, and customers partner with each other to
improve the performance of the entire system, they are participating in a ________
A. Channel Of Distribution
B. Value Delivery Network

C. Supply Chain
D. Supply And Demand chain
Answer:C
169. Which of the following is not an area of responsibility for a logistics manager?
A. Inventory
B. Purchasing
C. Warehousing
D. Marketing
Answer:D
170. In a SC, Material flows in one direction while _________from in both

direction
A. Process
B. Information
C. Product
D. Semi-finished Goods
Answer:B
171. does not add value to the final product?

A. Jobbing processes
B. Lean production processes
C. Continuous processes.
D. Batch processes
Answer:C
172. A supply chain is a sequence of firms that perform activities required:

A. to find products that are similar
B. to facilitate wholesalers inventory selections
C. to create synergy in their training programs
D. to create and deliver goods to consumers
Answer:D
173. Today, a growing number of firms now outsource some or all of their logistics
to ________ intermediaries
A. Competitors

B. Third Party Logistics (3PL) Providers
C. Channel Members
D. Cross-functional Teams
Answer:B
174. What are the two basic types of production systems?

A. Automated and manual
B. Intermittent and non-intermittent (Continuous) process
C. Normal and continuous process
D. Continuous process and batch
Answer:C
175. What type of process would a paper mill be most likely to use?
A. Continuous flow
B. Project
C. Job shop
D. Flow shop
Answer:A
176. Which of the following is true?

A. Value is always lower than price.
B. Value is what consumers are prepared to pay.
C. Cost is always lower than price.
D. Price is always lower than value
Answer:B
177. Efficiency is defined by

A. Actual output divided by design capacity.
B. Capacity divided by utilization.
C. Effective capacity divided by actual output.
D. Actual output divided by effective capacity.
Answer:D
178. As production systems move from projects to batch production to mass

production to continuous production
A. Processes become more flexible

B. Customer involvement with the process increases
C. Products become more standardized
D. Demand volumes decrease
Answer:D
179. A big advantage of a process layout is

A. Its flexibility
B. Its low cost
C. The ability to employ low-skilled labour
D. Its high equipment utilization
Answer:A
180. Which of the following is an implication of low variety?

A. Low unit cost
B. Flexibility needed
C. High complexity
D. Matching customers specific needs
Answer:D
181. Operations typically differ in terms of volume of output, variety of output,

variation in demand or the degree of ‘visibility’ (ie, customer contact) that they
give to customers of the delivery process. Please match the following element with
the most appropriate of the above dimensions. Low unit costs are most closely
matched to:-
A. Variety
B. Variation
C. Volume
D. Visibility
Answer:D
182. In a process flow chart transportation is depicted by _________?

A. A circle
B. A square
C. A triangle
D. An arrow
Answer:D

183. In a process flow chart storage of information is depicted by ________?
A. A circle
B. A square
C. A triangle
D. An arrow
Answer:B
184. A useful process improvement tool to search for the root cause of a problem is
the ___________ process?
A. 3 Whats
B. 4 Whos
C. 5 Whys
D. 6 Wheres
Answer:D
185. A quality criterion which can be measured is called a ___________?

A. Quality variable
B. Quality component
C. Quality attribute
D. Quality characteristic
Answer:C
186. Which of these is a quality variable for a motor car?

A. Comfort of the seating
B. Time to reach a given speed
C. Road holding ability
D. Headlights are working
Answer:A
187. In a materials processing operation the design capacity is defined as

_____________?
A. The Minimum Output Per Given Time.
B. The Aggregate Annual Output.
C. The Theoretical Maximum Output in A Given Time.
D. The Most Likely Output In A Given Time.

Answer:A
188. Having a 'happy hour' in a pub or restaurant is an example of which type of

capacity management?
A. A level capacity strategy
B. A demand management strategy
C. A chase demand strategy
D. A yield management strategy
Answer:D
189. A sequence of business and information links is called a ________?

A. Logistics network
B. Distribution network
C. Sales channel
D. Supply chain
Answer:D
190. Selecting suppliers and purchasing items is called ____?

A. Negotiation
B. Procurement
C. Contracting
D. Selection
Answer:B
191. Question2 The sequence of a typical manufacturing supply chain is

A. Storage–Supplier–manufacturing–storage–distributor–retailer–customer
B. Supplier–Storage-manufacturing–storage–distributor–retailer–customer
C. Supplier–Storage-manufacturing– distributor–storage–retailer–customer
D. Supplier–Storage-manufacturing–storage– retailer–distributor–customer
Answer:B
192. In the product life cycle, the emphasis in marketing mix during maturity stage
is
A. Distribution.
B. Promotion.
C. Price.

D. Cost reduction.
Answer:C
193. In the product life cycle, the emphasis in marketing mix during decline stage is
A. Distribution.
B. Promotion.
C. Price.
D. Cost reduction.
Answer:D
194. The concept of logistics has been systematically divided into

A. 2 phases.
B. 3 phases.
C. 4 phases.
D. 5 phases.
Answer:A
195. Michael porter explained the concept of

A. Motivation.
B. Cost advantage.
C. Competitive advantage.
D. Quest for quality.
Answer:C
196. EDI stands for

A. Electronic Data Interface.
B. Electronic Data Interchange.
C. Electronic Distribution Intermediary.
D. Electronic Documentation Interchange.
Answer:B
197. EOQ stands for

A. Electronic Ordered Quantity
B. Economic Order Quantity
C. Economic Order Quality

D. Electronic Obtained quantity
Answer:B
198. Packaging performs two functions. ___________ and logistics.

A. Distribution.
B. Store keeping.
C. Material handling.
D. Marketing.
Answer:D
199. Form utility is created by

A. Operation function.
B. Logistics function.
C. Procurement function.
D. Distribution function.
Answer:A
200. Place utility is created by

A. Operation function.
B. Logistics function.
C. Procurement function.
D. Distribution function.
Answer:B

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101. The goal of logistics is

105. The concept of logistics has been systematically divided into

106. Michael porter explained the concept of

107. EDI stands for

108. EOQ stands for

109. Packaging performs two functions. ___________ and logistics.

110. Form utility is created by

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111. Place utility is created by

112. Time utility is created by

113. MRP stands for

114. MPS stands for

115. Master planning in the planning hierarchy

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116. Master scheduling is the process that

117. Customer order processing level is that

118. Master planning deals with

119. The service mission of logistics

120. Firm infrastructure is __________ in the generic value chain of logistics

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122. HRM is _________ in the generic value chain of logistics.

124. Competitive advantage can be created and achieved by logistics managers by

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126. The maintenance of a minimum possible level of inventory required for a

128. Just in time is a practice followed in

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130. The term used for loading or unloading of heavy cargo is

132. The delivery of a damaged product has

133. The flow of work in process is

134. The flow of information that facilitates co-ordination activities is

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135. Unreliability of vendors leads to

136. The internal process leads to

137. The uncertainty that could be reduced through forecasting techniques is

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141. An appropriate strategy to achieve timely, accurate, paperless information

142. An appropriate strategy to maximize efficiency of promotions is:

144. An appropriate strategy to optimize the productivity of retail space and

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145. The upstream supply chain is:

146. The downstream supply chain is:

147. The correct sequence of an organizations supply chain from a systems

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151. Moving goods from producer to the distributor is called as........

152. Different machineries are used for material handling......

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160. Which of the following statements is true of LEAN?

161. According to the manufacturing-based definition of quality

162. Cooperative supply chain relationships developed to enhance the overall

163. Total Quality Management emphasizes

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164. "Kaizen" is a Japanese term meaning

167. Which came last in the development of manufacturing techniques?

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170. In a SC, Material flows in one direction while _________from in both

171. does not add value to the final product?

172. A supply chain is a sequence of firms that perform activities required:

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174. What are the two basic types of production systems?

176. Which of the following is true?

177. Efficiency is defined by