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1
When was SCM developed?
A)1950s
B)1970s
C)1990s
D)2004
2
Which of the following generates demand forecasts using statistical tools and forecasting techniques?
A)Bullwhip effect
B)Demand planning software
C)Supply chain visibility
D)Supply chain execution software
3
DSSs allow managers to examine performance and relationships over the supply chain and among:
A)Suppliers
B)Transportation options
C)Other factors that optimize supply chain performance
D)All of the above
4
Which of the following is a top reason why executives use SCM to manage extended enterprises?
A)Increase costs
B)Cost control
C)Productivity reduction
D)Process cycle time increments
5
What strategy does Toyota stress in its supply chain facilities strategy?
A)Efficiency
B)Effectiveness
C)Inventory
D)None of the above
6
Which of the following would an organization choose if it wanted to pursue an efficiency strategy for its location driver?
A)Centralize the location to gain economies of scale
B)Decentralize the locations to be closer to the customers
C)All of the above
D)None of the above
7
Which strategy is Dillard's department store following for its inventory driver?
A)Efficiency
B)Effectiveness
C)Cycle inventory
D)None of the above
8
Which of the following would an organization choose if it wanted to focus on information efficiency?
A)Freely share lots of information
B)Share only selected information
C)Charge others for access to its information
D)All of the above
9
What does Wal-Mart's supply chain facilities driver focuses on?
A)Efficiency
B)Effectiveness
C)All of the above
D)None of the above
10
What does Wal-Mart's information driver focus on?
A)Efficiency
B)Effectiveness
C)All of the above
D)None of the above





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