Question 1

Which of the following is not a benefit of centralized purchasing?

Accepted Answer

A)  potential for quantity discounts
B)  better service from suppliers
C)  quick response to local needs
D)  potential for use of purchasing specialists
E)  supplier research

Question 2

Which of the following is not a benefit of effective supply chain management?

Accepted Answer

A)  lower inventory costs
B)  higher productivity
C)  shorter lead times
D)  greater customer loyalty
E)  larger number of suppliers

Question 3

Which of the following is part of the purchasing cycle? (I)  Purchasing selects a supplier.
(II)  Orders from vendors are received.
(III)  Purchasing receives a requisition.

Accepted Answer

A)  II and III
B)  I, II, and III
C)  I only
D)  I and II
E)  I and III

Question 4

In supply chain organizations, functions must operate independently of each other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is not a goal of supply chain management?

Accepted Answer

A)  fewer suppliers and long-term relationship
B)  small lot sizes
C)  on time deliveries
D)  lowest possible transportation costs
E)  delivery often to the place of use

Question 6

One important objective of purchasing is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  set quality standards for purchased items
B)  be knowledgeable about new products
C)  maintain numerous sources of supply
D)  obtain the lowest prices on all purchased items
E)  determine the processes that should be used

Question 7

An advantage of decentralized purchasing is the attention given to local needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The service function of purchasing interfaces with many area including legal, accounting, and engineering functions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Disintermediation is the refusal of one party to use mediators for price negotiation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

One of the major reasons for a company to adopt third-party logistics is to concentrate on one's core business.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A 30% reduction in product and service variety won't really affect the efficiency of a supply chain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The interface between the firm and its suppliers is:

Accepted Answer

A)  purchasing
B)  production
C)  distribution
D)  engineering
E)  accounting

Question 13

Which of the following is least likely to be a key consideration when a company chooses a supplier?

Accepted Answer

A)  lead time and on-time delivery
B)  reputation and financial stability
C)  value analysis
D)  quality and Quality assurance
E)  flexibility of design change

Question 14

Information technology is the key to success of global supply chains.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Outsourcing followed by __________ is not simple.

Accepted Answer

A)  Integration
B)  Unionization
C)  Backsourcing
D)  Computerization
E)  Just-in-time

Question 16

Traffic management refers to truck movement within our parking areas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Strategic partnering is encouraged when two or more business organizations have complementary products or services that would benefit the others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Forming strategic partnerships is beneficial for two or more business organizations that have the same products or services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Logistics includes all of these except:

Accepted Answer

A)  the movement of materials within a production facility
B)  incoming shipments of goods or materials
C)  outgoing shipments of goods or materials
D)  customer selection
E)  returned goods processing

Question 20

Every business organization is part of at least one supply chain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 15: Supply Chain Management

Every business organization is part of at least one supply chain.

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The service function of purchasing interfaces with many area including legal, accounting, and engineering functions.

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A 30% reduction in product and service variety won't really affect the efficiency of a supply chain.

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Which of the following is part of the purchasing cycle? (I) Purchasing selects a supplier. (II) Orders from vendors are received. (III) Purchasing receives a requisition.

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Which of the following is least likely to be a key consideration when a company chooses a supplier?

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Which of the following is not a benefit of effective supply chain management?

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The interface between the firm and its suppliers is:

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Logistics includes all of these except:

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Traffic management refers to truck movement within our parking areas.

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An advantage of decentralized purchasing is the attention given to local needs.

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One important objective of purchasing is to:

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In supply chain organizations, functions must operate independently of each other.

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Which of the following is not a benefit of centralized purchasing?

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Information technology is the key to success of global supply chains.

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Disintermediation is the refusal of one party to use mediators for price negotiation.

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Forming strategic partnerships is beneficial for two or more business organizations that have the same products or services.

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Strategic partnering is encouraged when two or more business organizations have complementary products or services that would benefit the others.

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One of the major reasons for a company to adopt third-party logistics is to concentrate on one's core business.

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Outsourcing followed by __________ is not simple.

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Which of the following is not a goal of supply chain management?

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