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Q31. - (Topic 3)
A company plans to benchmark its shipping reliability compared to other companies in the industry. Which measurement is most appropriate to benchmark in this case?
A. Perfect order fulfillment
B. Upside supply chain flexibility
C. Order fulfillment cycle time
D. Total inventory days of supply
Answer: A
Q32. - (Topic 1)
The primary reason for a firm to pursue strategic supply chain activities is to:
A. gain competitive advantage.
B. reduce costs.
C. increase productivity.
D. decrease product lead time.
Answer: A
Q33. - (Topic 3)
A company that is having difficulties prioritizing resources against a long list of improvement projects should use which of the following processes?
A. Control chart
B. Competitive benchmarking
C. Pareto analysis
D. Six Sigma
Answer: C
Q34. - (Topic 3)
A retailer sets service-level targets intended to maximize total profit. The retailer's service level target should be highest for items with a high profit margin and:
A. low variability of demand.
B. made to stock.
C. small replenishment lot size.
D. made to order.
Answer: A
Q35. - (Topic 3)
Which of the following activities is the most appropriate use of an advanced planning and scheduling system?
A. Selecting the target market for a product
B. Optimizing transportation routes
C. Creating a daily demand forecast
D. Identifying constraints within a facility
Answer: D
Q36. - (Topic 2)
Which of the following warehousing tools enables wireless scanning of products?
A. Magnetic stripes
B. Universal product codes
C. Radio frequency devices
D. Local area network
Answer: C
Q37. - (Topic 3)
A firm has captured the following information for a product family:
The cash-to-cash cycle time is how many days?
A. 41
B. 44
C. 62
D. 74
Answer: C
Q38. - (Topic 3)
If a company successfully implements a sales and operations planning process, which of the following measures would be expected to increase?
A. Percentage of on-time deliveries
B. Cash-to-cash cycle time
C. Forecast variation
D. Cost of goods sold
Answer: A
Q39. - (Topic 3)
Which of the following factors is the most appropriate measure of delivery performance for
finished goods?
A. Perfect order fulfillment
B. On-time delivery
C. Load efficiency
D. Available-to-promise
Answer: A
Q40. - (Topic 1)
A company manufactures special products for select customers. When demand for these products drops, the manufacturer can switch the production line to a commodity-type product that can be sold on the open market at reduced terms to generate cash. The company is executing a corporate strategy that is based on:
A. customer focus and alignment.
B. forecast accuracy.
C. multiple downstream channels.
D. multiple upstream supply chains.
Answer: D
Q41. - (Topic 1)
An advantage of using a third-party logistics service (3PL) is improved:
A. on-time delivery of shipments due to higher inventory levels.
B. cost structure due to economies of scale.
C. access to smaller markets due to localization.
D. risk visibility due to inventory consolidation.
Answer: B
Q42. - (Topic 3)
Which of the following metrics is the most appropriate measure of supply chain responsiveness?
A. Order fulfillment lead times
B. Percentage of orders delivered on time
C. Retail inventory days of supply
D. Upside production flexibility
Answer: D
Q43. - (Topic 3)
Use of a private warehouse is most appropriate when a firm needs to:
A. adjust warehouse capacity easily for seasonal products.
B. perform a limited number of specialized activities for customers.
C. control operating policies and hours to respond to changes in market demand.
D. take advantage of economies of scale and scope to increase profitability.
Answer: C
Q44. - (Topic 2)
A company closely monitors supplier performance and notices recent late deliveries from one supplier. The supplier discloses flood damage at the plant. The company quickly shifts sourcing to a new supplier and has minimal loss of sales. Which of the following risk strategies reflects the company's actions?
A. Achieving low cost through reaction
B. Creating an adaptive supply chain community
C. Reducing supply chain vulnerability
D. Investing in redundancy
Answer: B
Q45. - (Topic 3)
Which of the following strategies is most appropriate for managing unknown risks in a global supply chain?
A. Vertical integration
B. Technology integration with suppliers
C. Investing in redundancy
D. Strengthening supplier relationships
Answer: C