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Logistics 1.2.3
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1Organizational capabilitiy that ensures the firm is positioned to implement its strategies with support from its supply base:
- APurchasing
- BAcquisition
- CProcurement
- DNone of the above
2Which of the following options is not a purchasing capability:
- ATransactional focus
- BTry getting the lowest price possible with acceptable quality
- CInvolvement with outsourcing
- DSimply responding to demands of the production group
3Which one of the following statements procurement focuses on:
- AMaximizing inventory investment
- BLowest total Cost of Ownership
- CSupplier self development
- DQuality maintenance of supply
4One of the components of the Total Cost of Ownership is post-transaction. Which of the following elements is part of transaction:
- AQualifying sources
- BBilling & payment
- CInvestigating sources
- DCost of repair parts
5There are several procurement alternatives, one of those is Supplier Operational Integration. Select the option that represents an element of Supplier Operational Integration.
- AReducing total number of suppliers while minimizing risk
- BInvolving the supplier early in product design
- CBuilding partnerships
- DReducing complexity
6The procurement strategy that better suits a High value to the firm and Low level of supply risk is:
- ACritical purchases
- BLeverage purchases
- CRoutine purchases
- DBottleneck purchases
7Which of the dimensions of quality best describes likelihood that the product will perform throughout its expected life
- APerformance
- BReliability
- CDurability
- DConformance
8Involves frequent product runs and high repetition of small lot sizes:
- AVariety
- BVolume
- CBrand power
- DConstraints
9There are different basic manufacturing processes. The one that produces standard products with a limited number of variations moving on an assembly line through stages of production is:
- ABatch process
- BContinuous
- CJob shop
- DLine flow
10Select the manufacturing strategy that is used when components are made, stocked to forecast, but products are not assembled until customer order is received:
- AATO
- BETO
- CMTO
- DMTS
11The choice of strategy determines which performance cycles the customer experiences. In what strategy the customer experience the following cycles: manufacturing & customer delivery?
- AATO
- BETO
- CMTO
- DMTP
12What flexible based strategy is characterized by an efficient response to seasonal demands?
- AFast lean launch
- BMass customization
- CRobust operation
- DVolume response
13Strategies best suited for Line Flow processes:
- AETO & MTO
- BETO/MTO & ATO
- CATO & MTP
- DMTP
14Decisions are complex and require input from logistics managers:
- AGlobal economies
- BGlobal supply chains
- CGlobal sourcing
- DNone of the above
15There are major reasons why a firm wants to expand into other countries, one of them is achieving economies of scale. Which of the following statements is not part of this rationale.
- ATaking advantage of available production capacity
- BTaking advantage of lower labor rates
- CExpand beyond competitors
- DReduce energy requirements
16What is the internationalization strategy when you experience low force toward global integration and low force towards local responsiveness?
- ANo international strategy
- BGlobal strategy
- CTransnational strategy
- DMulti-domestic strategy
17Logistics systems can be very complex and they vary significantly in different regions of the world. Select the region that best describes the following characteristics: Island based geography, extensive water and air shipments to travel vast distances, relatively poor infrastructure:
- AEurope
- BNorth America
- CPacific rim
- DAll of the above
18Increased variability arises from:
- AGreater distances, longer leadtimes and decreased market knowledge
- BUnique customer & documentation requirements
- CExtensive use of international firms, potential customs requirements
- DLonger holding and transit times, less ability to track shipment locations
19From the perspective of Marketing Strategy, what is the development stage of internationalization, where a single strategy focused on local market works?
- ANo international strategy
- BMulti-domestic strategy
- CTransnational strategy
- DGlobal strategy
20When a decision on sourcing has to be made in which the criteria is low transport cost, you should use:
- ADomestic sourcing
- BLow cost country sourcing
- CDomestic source or in a low cost country source
- DAny one of the above answers
211) [blank_start]Internet based communications[blank_end] offer several opportunities for making product information available while overcoming compatibility issues between computer systems
2) [blank_start]Supplier scorecard[blank_end] = assessment tool
3) [blank_start]Increased carrier privatization[blank_end] = has led to increased availability of efficient carriers
4) [blank_start]Alliances provide[blank_end] = reduced inherent risk of global operations
5) [blank_start]Potential hidden cost[blank_end] = commissions to customs brokers
6) [blank_start]Design for logistics[blank_end] = includes the requirements and framework for logistical support in early phases of product development
7) [blank_start]Six sigma quality level[blank_end] = 3.4 defect per milion parts produced
8) [blank_start]Globally integrated enterprises[blank_end] = make decisions with little or no regard to national boundaries
9) [blank_start]Routine purchases[blank_end] = reduce buying effort
10) [blank_start]Performance based logistics[blank_end] = currently limited to goverment purchasing but business organizations are expected to adopt the practice- AInternet based communications
- BSupplier scorecard
- CPerformance based logistics
- DRoutine purchases
- EGlobally integrated enterprises
- FSix sigma quality level
- GDesign for logistics
- HPotential hidden cost
- IAlliances provide
- JIncreased carrier privatization
22Which of the following factors have not elevated the importance of logistics to the firm:
- AGoods purchased
- BOutsourcing
- CWarehousing
- DServices
23Which of the following options is not a procurement capability:
- ATransactional focus
- BLooking for impacts and opportunities up and down the entire supply chain
- CInvolvement with outsourcing
- DBuilding relationship with suppliers
24Which of the following statements does procurement focus on:
- AMaximizing inventory investment
- BSupplier self development
- CCost of ownership
- DQuality improvement of supply
25One of the components of the Total Cost of Ownership is Pre-transaction. Which of the following elements is part of pretransaction:
- AQualifying sources
- BBilling & payment
- CCost of repair parts
- DReturn of parts
26There are several procurement alternatives, one of those is Value Management. Select the option that represents an element of Value Management:
- AReducing total number of suppliers while minimizing risk
- BSharing information and knowledge
- CVolume consolidation
- DReducing complexity
27The procurement strategy that better suits a Low value to the firm and High level of supply risk is:
- ACritical purchases
- BLeverage purchases
- CRouting purchases
- DBottleneck purchases
28Which of the dimensions of quality best describes the actual life expectancy of the product:
- APerformance
- BReliability
- CDurability
- DConformance
29Measure of customer preference based on reputation, product quality and supply chain capabilities:
- AVariety
- BVolume
- CBrand power
- DConstraints
30There are different basic manufacturing processes. The one that is used to manufacture such items as gasoline, laundry detergent and chemicals is:
- ABatch process
- BContinuous
- CJob shop
- DLine flow
31Select the manufacturing strategy that best describes when products are unique and extensively customized for specifiy needs of individual customers:
- AATO
- BETO
- CMTO
- DMTS
32The choice of strategy determines which performance cycles the customer experiences. In what strategy does the customer experience the following cycles: Procurement, manufacturing & customer delivery?
- AATO
- BETO
- CMTO
- DMTP
33What flexible based strategy is characterized by individually customized products, produced at low cost and standardized, mass produced goods?
- AFast lean launch
- BMass customization
- CRobust operations
- DVolume response
34Strategies best suited for Job Shop processes
- AETO & MTO
- BETO/MTO & ATO
- CATO & MTP
- DMTP
35The overarching rationale for global supply chains:
- AGlobal economies
- BGlobal supply chains
- CGlobal sourcing
- DNone of the above
36There are major reasons why a firm wants to expand into other countries, one of them is achieving economies of scale. Which of the following statements is not part of this rationale.
- ATaking advantage of available production capacity
- BTaking advantage of lower labor rates
- CExpand beyond competitors
- DReduce energy requirements
37What is the internationalization strategy when you experience high force towars global integration and high force towards local responsiveness?
- ANo international strategy
- BGlobal strategy
- CTransnational strategy
- DMulti-domestic strategy
38Logistics systems can be very complex and they vary significantly in different regions of the world. Select the region that is best described by the following characteristics: relatively compact geography, numerous political, cultural and language differences, congested transportation infrastructure:
- AEurope
- BNorth America
- CPacific Rim
- DAll of the above
39Decreased visibility results from:
- AGreater distances, longer leadtimes and decreased market knowledge
- BUnique customer & documentation requirements
- CExtensive use of international firms, potential customs requirements
- DLonger holding and transit times, less ability to track shipment locations
40From the perspective of Marketing Strategy, what is the development stage of internationalization, in which a strategy focused on specific market areas which may cross international boundaries applies?
- ANo international strategy
- BMulti-domestic strategy
- CTransnational strategy
- DGlobal strategy
41When a decision on sourcing has to be made in which the criteria being analyzed is: high product value. You should use
- ADomestic sourcing
- BLow cost country sourcing
- CDomestic source or low cost country sourcing
- DNone of the above answers
421) [blank_start]Performance based logistics[blank_end] = government specifies desired outcomes and lets suppliers determine the best way to meet those requirements
2) [blank_start]JIT delivery[blank_end] = more frequent delivery of smaller quantities
3) [blank_start]EDI[blank_end] = the electronic transmission of data between a firm and its suppliers
4) [blank_start]Lean systems[blank_end] = defining principle is the elimination of waste
5) [blank_start]Robust operations[blank_end] = critical functions integration: Purchasing, process engingeering & manufacturing
6) [blank_start]Design for assembly[blank_end] = focuses on minimizing the number of parts and on easing assembly process
7) Challenge related to global sourcing strategy = obsolescence risk to inventory due to extended transit time
8) [blank_start]Alliances[blank_end] = provide market expertise
9) [blank_start]Potential hidden costs[blank_end] = fees for consultants & inspectors
10) [blank_start]Slow transit times[blank_end] = Reason for longer order cycle to delivery cycle times- APerformance based logistics
- BJIT delivery
- CEDI
- DLean systems
- ERobust operations
- FDesign for assembly
- GAlliances
- HPotential hidden costs
- ISlow transit times
43Purchasing was historically perceived as just a buying function for:
- AMaintenance
- BManufacturing
- CGeneral management office
- DAccounting
44Which of the following options is a purchasing capability:
- ALooking for impacts and opportunities up and down the entire supply chain
- BInvolvement with outsourcing
- CTransactional focus
- DBuilding relationship with suppliers
45Which one of the following statements procurement focuses on:
- AMinimizing inventory investment
- BSupplier self development
- CCost of ownership
- DQuality maintenance of supply
46One of the components of the Total Cost fo Ownership is transaction. Which of the following elements is part of transaction:
- AQualifying sources
- BBilling and payment
- CCost of repair parts
- DInvestigating sources
47There are several procurement alternatives, one of those is User Buy. Select the option that represents an element of User Buy
- AReducing total number of suppliers while minimizing risk
- BSharing information and knowledge
- CBuilding partnership
- DReducing complexity
48The procurement strategy that better suits a High value to the firm and High level of supply risk is:
- ACritical purchases
- BLeverage purchases
- CRoutine purchases
- DBottleneck purchases
49Which of the dimensions of quality best describes how well the product works in comparison with how it was designed to work
- APerformance
- BReliability
- CDurability
- DConformance
50Traditionally treated according to the principle of economy of scale:
- AVariety
- BVolume
- CBrand power
- DConstraints
51There are different basic manufacturing processes. The one that manufactures a small quantity of an item in a single production run is:
- ABatch process
- BContinuous
- CJob shop
- DLine flow
52Select the manufacturing strategy that is used because its economies of scale, large volumes, long production runs, low variety and distribution channels:
- AATO
- BETO
- CMTO
- DMTS
53The choice of strategy determines which performance cycles the customer experiences. In what strategy does the customer experience the following cycles: Product design, procurement, manufacturing and customer delivery?
- AATO
- BETO
- CMTO
- DMTP
54What flexible based strategy is characterized by a rapid and reliable introduction of products to the market with few engineering changes?
- AFast lean launch
- BMass customization
- CRobust operation
- DVolume response
55Strategies best suited for Batch processes
- AETO & MTO
- BETO/MTO & ATO
- CATO & MTP
- DMTP
56Happens in stages based on business strategy decisions:
- AGlobal economies
- BGlobal supply chains
- CGlobal sourcing
- DNone of the above
57There are major reasons why a firm wants to expand into other countries, one of them is increasing revenues. Which of the following statements is not part of this rationale.
- AObtain access to markets that limit access without local presence
- BExpand beyond competitors
- COpen up more markets
- DObtain access to specialized expertise
58What is the internationalization strategy when you experience low force toward global integration and high force towars local responsiveness?
- ANo international strategy
- BGlobal strategy
- CTransnational strategy
- DMulti-domestic strategy
59Logistics systems can be very compex and they vary significantly in different regions of the world. Select the region that best describes the following characteristics: Open geography, limited cross border documentation, extensive transportation options:
- AEurope
- BNorth America
- CPacific Rim
- DAll of the above
60Decreased control results from:
- AGreater distances, longer leadtimes and decreased market knowledge
- BUnique customer & documentation requirements
- CExtensive use of international firms, potential customs requirements
- DLonger holding and transit times, less ability to track shipment locations
61From the perspective of Marketing Strategy, what is the development stage of internationalization, where the focus is on domestic customers?
- ANo international strategy
- BMulti-domestic strategy
- CTransnational strategy
- DGlobal strategy
62When a decision on sourcing has to be made in which the criteria is high labor content you should use:
- ADomestic sourcing
- BLow cost country sourcing
- CDomestic source or low cost country sourcing
- DAny one of the above
631) [blank_start]Performance based logistics[blank_end] = initiated by US department of defense
2) [blank_start]Pareto principle[blank_end] = small percentage of items accounts for a large percentage of dollars spent
3) [blank_start]Cost of design changes[blank_end] = increases if suppliers are not involved early in product design
4) [blank_start]Design for serviceability[blank_end] = focuses on easing he disassembly and reuse of product components
5) [blank_start]Just in time[blank_end] = purchased materials and components arrive at the manufacturing assembly point just at the time they are required for the transformation process
6) [blank_start]ISO certified suppliers[blank_end] = frequently preferred by procurement departments
7) [blank_start]Measured in weeks[blank_end] = international performance cycles
8) [blank_start]International trade[blank_end] = requires multiple languages for both product and documentation
9) [blank_start]Demand & Diversity[blank_end] = challenges to global operations
10) [blank_start]Truly global firms[blank_end] = emply global brands with limited customization- APerformance based logistics
- BPareto principle
- CCost of design changes
- DDesign for serviceability
- EJust in time
- FISO certified suppliers
- GMeasured in weeks
- HInternational trade
- IDemand & Diversity
- JTruly global firms
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- Quiz on Logistics 1.2.3, created by Luisa Reichenbach on 30/11/2019.
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