MULTIPLECHOICES1.The logistics network consists of (ABCD)AsuppliersBrawmaterialsCdistributioncentersDretailers2.Warehousing and distribution center costs include (ABC)A. Handling costsB. Fixed costsC.Storage costsD. Transportation costs3.Inventory appears in the supply chain in several forms: (ACD)A.Rawmaterial inventoryB.ResourceinventoryC. Work-in-process (WIP) inventoryD.Finished product inventory4. If prices fluctuate, retailers often attempt towhen prices are lower. (C)A. procure the materialB.sell the productsc.stock upD.enlarge production5.Lead time typically include the components: (BD)A.processing lead timesB. orderleadtimesC.inventory lead timesD.informationleadtimes6.Future customer demand is influenced by such issues as: (ABD)A.pricingB.promotionsC.inventoryD.release of new products7.greatly increased the complexity of supply chain management.(D)A. inventory controlB. informationC.customer demandD. product variety8.In the 1980s, strategies such asbecame very popular (ABCD)A. just-in-time manufacturingB.kanbanC.lean manufacturingD. total quality management
MULTIPLE CHOICES 1.The logistics network consists of (ABCD) A suppliers B raw materials C distribution centers D retailers 2.Warehousing and distribution center costs include (ABC) A. Handling costs B. Fixed costs C. Storage costs D. Transportation costs 3.Inventory appears in the supply chain in several forms: (ACD) A. Raw material inventory B. Resource inventory C. Work-in-process (WIP) inventory D. Finished product inventory 4. If prices fluctuate, retailers often attempt to _when prices are lower. (C) A. procure the material B. sell the products C. stock up D. enlarge production 5.Lead time typically include the components: (BD) A. processing lead times B. order lead times C. inventory lead times D. information lead times 6.Future customer demand is influenced by such issues as: (ABD) A. pricing B. promotions C. inventory D. release of new products 7. _ greatly increased the complexity of supply chain management.(D) A. inventory control B. information C. customer demand D. product variety 8.In the 1980s, strategies such as_ became very popular (ABCD) A. just-in-time manufacturing B. kanban C. lean manufacturing D. total quality management
9.Logistics network configuration may involves issues relating to(ABCD)A.supplierlocationB.plant locationC.warehouse locationD.retailer location10.Transportation rates are almost linear with(D)A. volume of cargoB.weight of cargoC.quality of serviceD.distance11.changes theway supply chains can and should beeffectivelymanagedand these changes may lead to lower inventories.(C)A. SCMB. LogisticsC. InformationD. High technology12. With longer(D),a small change in the estimate of demand variability(C)(B)implies a significant change in(A), and thus inA.Reorder levelB.OrderquantitiesC.Safety stockD. Lead times13can lead to the bullwhip effect. (ABCD)Price fluctuationB.InflatedordersC.Demand forecastingD.Batch ordering14.are the key factors affecting inventory policy?(ABCD)Customer demandA.B. The number of different products stored at the warehouseC.Costs, including order cost and inventory holding costD.Servicelevelrequirement15、Typically, three distinct outbound distribution strategies are utilized. They are:(ABC)A. Direct shipmentB.WarehousingC.Cross-docking.D.transshipment
9.Logistics network configuration may involves issues relating to_(ABCD) A. supplier location B. plant location C. warehouse location D. retailer location 10.Transportation rates are almost linear with _(D) A. volume of cargo B. weight of cargo C. quality of service D. distance 11._ changes the way supply chains can and should be effectively managed, and these changes may lead to lower inventories.(C) A. SCM B. Logistics C. Information D. High technology 12. With longer _ (D), a small change in the estimate of demand variability implies a significant change in _ (C), _(A), and thus in _(B) A. Reorder level B. Order quantities C. Safety stock D. Lead times 13 _can lead to the bullwhip effect. (ABCD)Price fluctuation B. Inflated orders C. Demand forecasting D. Batch ordering 14. _are the key factors affecting inventory policy?(ABCD) A. Customer demand B. The number of different products stored at the warehouse C. Costs, including order cost and inventory holding cost D. Service level requirement 15、Typically, three distinct outbound distribution strategies are utilized. They are： (ABC) A. Direct shipment B.Warehousing C.Cross-docking. D. transshipment
16. As with any business function, there are four basic ways for a firm to ensure that alogistics related business function is completed:(ABCD)A.Internal activitiesB.Acquisitions.C. Arm's-length transactions.D.Strategic alliances17. Ina basic,suppliersreceivePOSdatafromretailersandusethisinformation to synchronize their production and inventoryactivities with actual sales at the retailerIn this strategy, the retailer still prepares individual orders, but the POS data is used by thesupplier to improve forecasting and scheduling.(B)Cross-docking.A.Dquick response strategyCcontinuousreplenishment strategyD.vendor managed inventory(VMI) system18. Inasometimescalledrapidreplenishment,vendorsreceivePOSdataandusethesedata toprepareshipments at previously agreedupon intervals tomaintainspecific levelsof inventory.(C)A. Cross-docking.B. quick response strategyC.continuousreplenishment strategyD.vendor managed inventory(VMI) system19.Inathe supplierdecidesontheappropriateinventorylevelsofeachof theproducts (within previously agreed upon bounds),and the appropriate inventory policies tomaintain these levels. (D)A. Cross-docking.B. quick response strategyC.continuous replenishment strategyD.vendormanaged inventory(VMI)system(A)20.The reorder point isA. The point when the inventory position at a facility is less than a given numberB. The point when the inventory position at a facility is higher than a given number.C. The point when the transportation volume is less than a given number.B. The point when the transportation volume is higher than a given number.21.In the Global Optimization,recent developments have increased risks,suchas(ABC)A.Lean production B.Off-shoring C.Outsourcing22.A typical supply chain may involve a variety of stages.These supply chain stagesinclude (ABCDE)
16. As with any business function, there are four basic ways for a firm to ensure that a logistics related business function is completed:_( ABCD ) A. Internal activities B. Acquisitions. C. Arm’s-length transactions. D. Strategic alliances. 17．In a basic_, suppliers receive POS data from retailers and use this information to synchronize their production and inventory activities with actual sales at the retailer. In this strategy, the retailer still prepares individual orders, but the POS data is used by the supplier to improve forecasting and scheduling. ( B ) A. Cross-docking. B. quick response strategy C. continuous replenishment strategy D. vendor managed inventory(VMI) system 18. In a _, sometimes called rapid replenishment, vendors receive POS data and use these data to prepare shipments at previously agreed upon intervals to maintain specific levels of inventory. ( C ) A. Cross-docking. B. quick response strategy C. continuous replenishment strategy D.vendor managed inventory(VMI) system 19.In a _, the supplier decides on the appropriate inventory levels of each of the products (within previously agreed upon bounds), and the appropriate inventory policies to maintain these levels. ( D ) A. Cross-docking. B. quick response strategy C. continuous replenishment strategy D. vendor managed inventory(VMI) system 20.The reorder point is_.( A ) A. The point when the inventory position at a facility is less than a given number. B. The point when the inventory position at a facility is higher than a given number. C. The point when the transportation volume is less than a given number. B. The point when the transportation volume is higher than a given number. 21.In the Global Optimization ,recent developments have increased risks,such as(ABC) A.Lean production B.Off-shoring C.Outsourcing 22.A typical supply chain may involve a variety of stages.These supply chain stages include (ABCDE)
A.customersB.retailersC.wholesalers/distributorD.manufacturersE.component/rawmaterial supplies23.Each stage in a supply chain is connected through the flow of(ABC)B.informationC.fundsD.reuseA.products24.Why is the supply chain called a Dynamic system?The reason is (ABC)A.Variations overtime B.Matching demand-supply difficultC.Different levels of inventoryandbackordersD.Bi-directional flow between different stages25.Set of activities and processes associated with new product introduction.Includes:(ABCD)A.product design phaseB.associated capabilities and knowledgeC.sourcing decisionsD.production plans26.Whatwecallnetworkplanning-theprocessbywhichthefirmstructuresandmanages the supply chain in order to(ABC).A.Findtheright balancebetween inventory,transportation andmanufacturing costs,B.Match supplyand demand under uncertainty by positioning and managinginventory effectively,C.Utilize resources effectively by sourcing products from the most appropriatemanufacturingfacilityD.Copewithglobalizationandmeet marketdemand27.Three Hierarchical Steps to the network planing(BCD)A.collect informationB.Network designC.Inventory positioning:D.Resource allocation:28.Under the setting of minimizing annual system wide cost,increasing the number ofwarehouses typically yields (ABC)an improvement in service level due to the reduction in average travel time to thecustomsAn increase in inventory costsAnincreaseinoverheadandsetupcostsAn increase in outbound transportation costs29.Warehouse and distribution centers costs include (ABC)Handing costsB.Fixed costsC.StoragecostsD.orderhandlingcosts30.For Warehouse Capacity,Multiply by factor to account for (ABCD)B.aisles,A.access and handlingD.AGV(automatic guided vehicle)C.picking,sortingandprocessingfacilities31.In order to effectively identify potential locations for new warehouse,these
A.customers B.retailers C.wholesalers/distributor D.manufacturers E.component/raw material supplies 23.Each stage in a supply chain is connected through the flow of(ABC) A.products B.information C.funds D.reuse 24.Why is the supply chain called a Dynamic system?The reason is (ABC) A.Variations over time B.Matching demand-supply difficult C.Different levels of inventory and back orders D.Bi-directional flow between different stages 25.Set of activities and processes associated with new product introduction. Includes:(ABCD) A.product design phase B.associated capabilities and knowledge C.sourcing decisions D.production plans 26.What we call network planning-the process by which the firm structures and manages the supply chain in order to(ABC). A.Find the right balance between inventory, transportation and manufacturing costs, B.Match supply and demand under uncertainty by positioning and managing inventory effectively, C.Utilize resources effectively by sourcing products from the most appropriate manufacturing facility D.Cope with globalization and meet market demand 27.Three Hierarchical Steps to the network planing(BCD) A.collect information B.Network design C.Inventory positioning: D.Resource allocation: 28.Under the setting of minimizing annual system wide cost,increasing the number of warehouses typically yields (ABC) an improvement in service level due to the reduction in average travel time to the customs An increase in inventory costs An increase in overhead and setup costs An increase in outbound transportation costs 29.Warehouse and distribution centers costs include (ABC) Handing costs B. Fixed costs C. Storage costs D.order handling costs 30.For Warehouse Capacity,Multiply by factor to account for (ABCD) A.access and handling B.aisles, C.picking, sorting and processing facilities D.AGV(automatic guided vehicle) 31.In order to effectively identify potential locations for new warehouse,these
locations must satisfy (ABCD)A.Geographical andinfrastructureconditions.B.Natural resources and labor availabilityC.Local industry and tax regulations.D.Public interest32.The model validationprocess typically involves some questions,such as(ABCD)A.Doesthe model make sense?B.Arethedata consistent?C.Canthemodel results befullyexplained?D.Did youperform sensitivityanalysis?33.In the supply chain optimizing its own objective with very little regard to theimpact of its decisions on other facilities ,which typically yields (BCD)A.inventory cycle increasesB.Low inventoryturnsC.Inconsistent service levels across locations and products, andD.The need to expedite shipments, with resultinggincreasedtransportationcosts192089101263LCHAPTERSn2252226L2324250.3.CHAPTERSFill in the blanks1.Warehousing and distribution center costs include: Handling costs. Fixed costs andStoragecosts2.The logistics network consists of suppliers,rawmaterials,distribution centers andretailers, etc(可选 warehouses/ work-in-process inventory/ finished products)3.Theprocess of planning, implementing and controlling theefficient, cost effectiveflow and storage of raw materials, in-process inventory, finished goods, and relatedinformation from point-of-origin to point-of-consumption for the purpose ofconforming to customer requirements.4.Inventory appears in the supply chain in several forms: raw material inventory,work-in-process (WIP) inventory, and Finished product inventory.5.The main factors contributing to the increase in variability in the supply chain are:Demand forecasting, Lead time, Batch ordering, price fluctuation, and inflated orders.5.Methods for Coping with the Bullwhip Effect: Reducing uncertainty.Reducingyariability, lead time reduction, and Strategic partnerships
locations must satisfy (ABCD) A.Geographical and infrastructure conditions. B.Natural resources and labor availability. C.Local industry and tax regulations. D.Public interest. 32.The model validation process typically involves some questions ,such as(ABCD) A.Does the model make sense? B.Are the data consistent? C.Can the model results be fully explained? D.Did you perform sensitivity analysis? 33.In the supply chain optimizing its own objective with very little regard to the impact of its decisions on other facilities ,which typically yields (BCD) A.inventory cycle increases B.Low inventory turns C.Inconsistent service levels across locations and products, and D.The need to expedite shipments, with resulting increased transportation costs Fill in the blanks 1.Warehousing and distribution center costs include: Handling costs, Fixed costs and Storage costs 2.The logistics network consists of suppliers, raw materials, distribution centers and retailers, etc (可选 warehouses/ work-in-process inventory/ finished products) 3.The process of planning, implementing and controlling the efficient, cost effective flow and storage of raw materials, in-process inventory, finished goods, and related information from point-of-origin to point-of-consumption for the purpose of conforming to customer requirements. 4.Inventory appears in the supply chain in several forms: raw material inventory， work-in-process (WIP) inventory，and Finished product inventory. 5.The main factors contributing to the increase in variability in the supply chain are: Demand forecasting, Lead time, Batch ordering, price fluctuation, and inflated orders. 5.Methods for Coping with the Bullwhip Effect: Reducing uncertainty, Reducing variability, .lead time reduction, and Strategic partnerships. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 CHAPTERS 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 3 4 3 4 3 5 8 5 5 5 3 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 2 8 2 9 30 31 32 33 CHAPTERS 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3