True/False
Question
NFW means Net financial assets in the private sector.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
False
Select The Blank
Question
The strength of postponement lies in its wide ________ as speed becomes
more important capability.
Correct Answer Applicability
Your Answer
Applicability
Select The Blank
Question
BOMs are structural ________ that changes relatively infrequently.
Correct Answer Information
Your Answer
Details
Select The Blank
Question
Customer order promised cycle time is gap between the purchase order
creation and ________.
Correct Answer Requested delivery date
Your Answer
Goods received
True/False
Question
There are no international EDI standards. The user organization require to
develop it for their operation only.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
True
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Order Processing
Material Follow-up
Material procurement
Order Picking
Material Collection
Material Collection
Order Consolidation
Material Follow-up and
Collection
Material Follow-up
True/False
Question
Orders must be phased out in time so as to ensure that there is no stock out.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The pitfalls in inventory management can be avoided by using :Correct Answer Agent Based management , Information System , Globalization
Your Answer
Agent Based management , Information System , Globalization , Localization
True/False
Question
Inventory Turns means turns over per year for inventory procurement.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Analytical Solution
Is the possibility of using
mathematical methods to
obtain exact information on
question of interest.
Is the tool for understanding
issues of organizational
decision making.
Modeling
Is the process by which we try Is the possibility of using
to gain the understanding of mathematical methods to
how the corresponding system obtain exact information on
behaves.
question of interest.
Simulation
Is the tool for understanding
issues of organizational
decision making.
Is the process by which we try
to gain the understanding of
how the corresponding system
behaves.
System
Is the facility or process of
interest.
Is the tool used test the impact
of strategic level decision have
on supply chain performance.
Select The Blank
Question
The Function for EDI software is message tracking and ________.
Correct Answer Audit Trail
Your Answer
Audit Trail
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The realignment of processing includes :Correct Answer Order taking , Purchasing , Manufacturing
Your Answer
Order taking , Purchasing , Manufacturing , Distribution
True/False
Question
The corporations production Kanban is the card which regulates the
suppliers production kanban.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
The exponenti________y smoothed moving average takes into account All
of the previous observations.
Correct Answer All
Your Answer
Majority
Select The Blank
Question
Periodic stock checks to count the stock physically enable the store to feed
in ________ figures to reconcile physical stock against book stock.
Correct Answer Adjustment
Your Answer
Adjustment
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The assumptions in the example of MPS are :Correct Answer Two employee hours per job , Initial Number of employee is ten , Initial
Inventory is Zero
Your Answer
Two employee hours per job , Initial Number of employee is ten , Initial
Inventory is Zero , Planning Period is 6 weeks
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
SCM is the management philosophy to deal with integrated material &
information flow, right from raw material to consumption of finished goods but
the focus is given to :Correct Answer End User
Your Answer
End User
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Initially the candidates for outsourcing were companies that needed to
reduce their :Correct Answer Assets
Your Answer
Non Core Activities
Select The Blank
Question
The cheapest solution is to simply ________ backorders to built up over the
planning period.
Correct Answer Allow
Your Answer
Disallow
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The MRP output consists of :Correct Answer Scheduled receipt , Projected net required , Planned order Release ,
Projected sales
Your Answer
Scheduled receipt , Projected net required , Planned order Release ,
Projected sales
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The box jenkins method requires forecasters to :Correct Answer Use their experience , Use their expert judgment , Use their Knowledge
Your Answer
To make judgments , Use their experience , Use their expert judgment , Use
their Knowledge
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
What are the major steps in cycle counting?
Correct Answer Cycle counting , Control group cycle counting , Random cycle counting
Your Answer
Cycle counting , Control group cycle counting , Random cycle counting ,
Physical inventory
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In order to avoid a stock in a specified period, the quantity required to be
ordered is :Correct Answer 135
Your Answer
150
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Which employees will have to learn to manage shorter deadline along with
order taking employees?
Correct Answer Purchasing
Your Answer
Logistics
True/False
Question
All movements throughout the factory is controlled by Kanbans, and since
the Kanbans specify item precisely, no defects can be tolerated.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In the customization of highly customized product which step has most
significant impact?
Correct Answer Production
Your Answer
Design
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In the Stage of Technological Development for IT enabled Supply Chain
following thing is very important :Correct Answer MRP-I, MRP-II, ERP
Your Answer
MRP-I, MRP-II, ERP
True/False
Question
The constant m is called smoothing constant in single exponentially
smoothing.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
The retailers undertake Pareto Analysis routinely to ________ turnover of
item.
Correct Answer Compare
Your Answer
Predict
Select The Blank
Question
A further development of ________ performance measures is that a matrix
of indicators can be formulated to relate main process of Logistics to the
major long term goals.
Correct Answer Logistics
Your Answer
Distribution
True/False
Question
Direct cost increase can be caused by product or process redesign.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
By arranging raw material deliveries at the start of day for one day's
requirement, JIT has :
Correct Answer Reduced / eliminated inventory
Your Answer
Reduced / eliminated inventory
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
How does aggregate plan created by master production schedule become
extremely detailed plan?
Correct Answer MRP translates it
Your Answer
True/False
MRP translates it
Question
If you use only Transport Kanban in Kanban process then it is known as
simple Kanban process.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The SCM key metrics should be closely aligned to the company's strategic
objectives. In this measurements usually covers :Correct Answer Internal Business , Training , Customer
Your Answer
Internal Business , Training , Customer , EDBMS
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
EDIFACT is :Correct Answer Standard in Europe in Mid 80's , Accepted by US(ANSI) to supersede X 12 ,
Promoted as world ADI Standard
Your Answer
Standard in Europe in Mid 80's , Accepted by US(ANSI) to supersede X 12 ,
Promoted as world ADI Standard , Analog system
Select The Blank
Question
The four key figures of logistics strategic environment are competition,
market served, technology and ________ satisfaction
Correct Answer Stake holder's
Your Answer
Customer's
True/False
Question
Total productivity appears the only relevant productivity measure for decision
making purpose.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The treasury equation refers to predict customer spending will look at the
factors like :Correct Answer Consumer Non Durable Spending , Unemployment Rate , Inflation Index
Your Answer
Consumer Non Durable Spending , Unemployment Rate , Inflation Index ,
Availability of products
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The upper quartile answer of the experts for automatic rapid transport was
widespread by which year?
Correct Answer 1985
Your Answer
1980
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is the technique in which, a body of experts are hired to arrive at
opinion about the future?
Correct Answer Delphi
Your Answer
Delphi
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What adds to service cost in central heating installation company if a filter
has to drive to and obtain a minor part?
Correct Answer Queue at supplier end
Your Answer
Delay in getting components
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The various basic logistics productivity ratios can be used to control
elements such as :Correct Answer Warehousing , Transportation , Customer Service
Your Answer
Warehousing , Transportation , Customer Service , Procurement
Select The Blank
Question
It is often important to conduct ________ analysis in MRP.
Correct Answer What-if
Your Answer
What-if
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What can a company improve by being able to postpone the production in its
existing business?
Correct Answer Performance
Your Answer
Profitability
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
In performance scenario, in a simplistic manner provides the continuous total
productivity management cycle of :Correct Answer Measurement , Evaluation , Planning
Your Answer
Measurement , Evaluation , Planning , Effectiveness
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
In 1990, General Motor had approximately :Correct Answer 1770 suppliers , 31 Assemble parts , 30 million metric tonnes per day of
shipment
Your Answer
1770 suppliers , 31 Assemble parts , 30 million metric tonnes per day of
shipment , 10000 parts shipped per day
LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
In performance scenario, in a simplistic manner provides the
continuous total productivity management cycle of :Correct Answer Measurement , Evaluation , Planning
Your Answer
Measurement , Evaluation , Planning
True/False
Question
The economic order quantity is the order quantity that minimizes
total cost.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
The models that describe operational decisions are often very
________ in nature.
Correct Answer Specific
Your Answer
Specific
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Which of the following are the modes of transport?
Correct Answer Rail , Ocean , Air
Your Answer
Rail , Ocean , Air
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The strategic decision in supply chain includes :Correct Answer What products to produce , Which plants to produce them ,
Allocation of Suppliers to plants
Your Answer
What products to produce , Which plants to produce them ,
Allocation of Suppliers to plants
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
What are the major steps in cycle counting?
Correct Answer Cycle counting , Control group cycle counting , Random cycle
counting
Your Answer
Cycle counting , Control group cycle counting , Random cycle
counting
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The consequence of longer lead time will often be :-
Correct Answer Less Dependability , Reduce Production Facility , Higher Levels
Of Inventory
Your Answer
Less Dependability , Reduce Production Facility , Higher Levels
Of Inventory
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Delaying the component production until shortly before demand
is known, may imply producing in :Correct Answer Small batches
Your Answer
Small batches
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Planned order release
When we need to release What we will receive each
the planned orders having period as a result of
regard to lead time
planned orders
required
Projected on hand
What the inventory level What we will each period
will be if we produce
as a receive of purchased
according to plan above & orders
demand forecast is correct
Projected net requirement What we will need in each
period to avoid stock out
i.e. the orders that should
be placed in order to avoid
such stock outs
Planned order receipt
When we need to release
the planned orders having
regard to lead time
required
What we will receive each What we will need in each
period as a result of
period to avoid stock out
planned orders
i.e. the orders that should
be placed in order to avoid
such stock outs
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What was introduced by Toyoto to have a method of controlling
production in new environment?
Correct Answer Kanban
Your Answer
Kanban
Select The Blank
Question
All of the product, process & infrastructure changes ________
will have an impact on the knowledge & skills the employees will
need to posses.
Correct Answer Outlined
Your Answer
Given
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Spares stationery, consumable etc. are what type of inventory
for the organization?
Correct Answer Common
Your Answer
Common
Select The Blank
Question
________ demand is converted into order information and
passed down through the supply chain to trigger product release
to the customer.
Correct Answer End Consumer
Your Answer
Market
True/False
Question
A two bin system is not appropriate with many stock items.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
To provide an adequate support what will be need to do with
information system?
Correct Answer Major overhaul
Your Answer
Major overhaul
Select The Blank
Question
Suppliers are ________ to JIT business.
Correct Answer Crucial
Your Answer
Important
Select The Blank
Question
The value of m reflects the weight given to the current
observation in ________ the exponentially smoothed moving
average for the specified period.
Correct Answer Calculating
Your Answer
Finalizing
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Order cost is derived from the number of order placed multiplied
by the cost of:Correct Answer Placing an order
Your Answer
Placing an order
True/False
Question
Another aspect of Toyoto production system was reduction of
setup time.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
If you use only Transport Kanban in Kanban process then it is
known as simple Kanban process.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
NFW means Net financial assets in the private sector.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
Regardless of how inventory movement is accounted for, it must
be done correctly if accurate inventory records are to be
achieved.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Which of the following is the cost in the supply contract?
Correct Answer Researching & negotiating
Your Answer
Researching & negotiating
True/False
Question
Logistics covers 90% cost of manufacturing.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
As compared to minimal cost strategy the level strategy is
________.
Correct Answer Cheaper
Your Answer
Simple
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Towill
1996
1996
Forrester
1960
1947
Amstel
1990
1960
Whiteoak
1994
1990
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The co-ordination between various players in the supply chain is
the key for the effective :Correct Answer Management
Your Answer
Management
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The result of all the factors is that there is not a single integrated
plan for the :Correct Answer Organisation
Your Answer
Organisation
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Industrial Re-engineering concepts encourage :Correct Answer Modular Organization of work , Multi-skilling , On the job training
procedures
Your Answer
Modular Organization of work , Multi-skilling , On the job training
procedures
True/False
Question
In industries where it is particularly difficult to match supply can
benefit the most from implementing a postpone system.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
In MRP II, the concentration is on planning of the manufacturing
resources like :Correct Answer People , Machines , Storage
Your Answer
People , Machines , Storage
Select The Blank
Question
BOM can have ________ levels.
Correct Answer Many
Your Answer
Two
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Historically economic techniques/methods tend to have large
forecasting errors, for which term?
Correct Answer Medium
Your Answer
Short
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Following are the functions of EDI software :Correct Answer Interfacing with VADS , Trading Partner Database , Encryption of
EDI Message
Your Answer
Interfacing with VADS , Trading Partner Database , Encryption of
EDI Message
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The concept of unfilled customer order as a measurement is
known as :Correct Answer A backorder
Your Answer
Reverse order
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The changes to be made in supply chain due to problem of
longer lead time is:Correct Answer Speed it up , Restructure it , Change co-ordination
Your Answer
Speed it up , Restructure it , Change co-ordination
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The majority of companies said that using 3 PL services had
positive effect on :Correct Answer Logistic Cost , Customer satisfaction
Your Answer
Logistic Cost , Customer satisfaction , Employee Morale
Select The Blank
Question
The purpose of the analysis is to discern some relationship
between Y1 values observed so far in order to ________ us to
forecast future values of Y1.
Correct Answer Enable
Your Answer
Enable
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
EDI agreement Legal Aspects covers :Correct Answer Internet cyber law , Time that message will be retained ,
Procedure for settling any dispute
Your Answer
Time that message will be retained , Procedure for settling any
dispute , Legal Jurisdiction for settling dispute
Select The Blank
Question
In the MRP package referred in the example, the entry of
capacity data is to see if we are________ production capacity.
Correct Answer Exceeding
Your Answer
Meeting
Select The Blank
Question
The multi plant co-ordination is to coordinate the ________ plans
of several plants.
Correct Answer Production
Your Answer
Supply chain
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The Combination of integrated & Non-integrated measures may
allow PLAYER in supply chain to assess :Correct Answer Chain as a whole
Your Answer
Chain as a whole
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
If a defective piece was found in Kanban then what happened to
production of specified quantity in Kanban?
Correct Answer Quantity was not met
Your Answer
Quantity was not met
True/False
Question
Defects per million opportunities(DPMO) is concept of Four
Sigma.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
The visual record process is only a sub-process in Japanese
Kanban Management system.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In a traditional informational pipeline supply chain player always
received order information from :Correct Answer Consumer
Your Answer
Wholesaler
Select The Blank
Question
Exponential smoothing can be viewed as forecast
continually________ by the forecast error just made.
Correct Answer Updated
Your Answer
Improved
LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
True/False
Question
The total cost in minimal cost
strategy is £ 63400.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer Your Answer
Poka-yoke
Means foolproof Means foolproof
machines &
machines &
method, so as method, so as to
to prevent
prevent
production
production
mistake
mistake
Andon
Means trouble
lights which
immediately
signals to
production line
that there is a
problem to be
solved
Means trouble
lights which
immediately
signals to
production line
that there is a
problem to be
solved
Jikoda
Enabling
machines to be
autonomous &
able to
automatically
detect defects
Enabling
machines to be
autonomous &
able to
automatically
detect defects
Shojinka
Means a
workforce
flexible enough
to cope with
changes in
production &
using different
machines
Means a
workforce
flexible enough
to cope with
changes in
production &
using different
machines
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
As per the cost information, the
lot for lot rule can be derived for
which particular item?
Correct Answer Least costly
Your Answer
Economic one
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer Your Answer
Order
Processing
Material Follow- Material
up
Processing and
Supply
Order Picking
Material
Collection
Order
Consolidation
Material Follow- Material
up and
procurement
Collection
Material Followup and
Collection
Select The Blank
Question
All of the product, process &
infrastructure changes ________
will have an impact on the
knowledge & skills the
employees will need to posses.
Correct Answer Outlined
Your Answer
Detailed
True/False
Question
Inventory Turns means turns
over per year for inventory
procurement.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
A two bin system is not
appropriate with many stock
items.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Key indicators on which
Japanese concentrate their
efforts on continuous
improvement Kaizen are :Correct Answer Quality , Price , Delivery
Your Answer
Quality , Price , Delivery
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The category of forecasting are :Correct Answer Short Term , Medium Term ,
Long Term
Your Answer
Short Term , Medium Term ,
Long Term
True/False
Question
ODETTE is not applicable for
automobile industry.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The location decision in supply
chain entities are concerned
with:Correct Answer Plants
Your Answer
Transportation
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
An example of multiple equation
method given in an economic
model is the treasury model of
which economy?
Correct Answer UK
Your Answer
UK
True/False
Question
For a fixed time re-order cycle
system, the time at risk is reorder lead time plus the re-order
cycle time.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True/False
Question
True
By going beyond internal supply
chain & including external
suppliers and customers does
not expose opportunities for
improving internal operations.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
False
Select The Blank
Question
One of the ideas behind JIT is to
reduce fixed setup cost &
variable holding cost to
________ total cost
Correct Answer Drive down
Your Answer
Reduce
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In 1996, the purchase of logistics
services by 3PL on behalf of their
client in billion dollars was :Correct Answer 25
Your Answer
25
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Implementing JIT system is a
task that can't be undertaken
lightly, it will be expensive in
terms of :Correct Answer Management & effort , Initial
implementation , The continuing
effort to run the system
Your Answer
Management & effort , Initial
implementation , The continuing
effort to run the system
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The changes to be made in
supply chain due to problem of
longer lead time is:Correct Answer Speed it up , Restructure it ,
Change co-ordination
Your Answer
Speed it up , Restructure it ,
Change co-ordination
Select The Blank
Question
The third party providers who can
________ the need of transition
from their focus on product
oriented services to new
strategies like long term business
partnerships will most likely enjoy
long term success.
Correct Answer Meet
Your Answer
Arrange
True/False
Question
In practice, the data items for
MPS will have normally same
value in each week.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
The overtime cost per hour is
________ in minimal cost
strategy.
Correct Answer £ 25
Your Answer
£ 25
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The levels at which long term
decisions are made is :Correct Answer Strategic
Your Answer
Strategic
True/False
Question
MRP package can be used to
examine, meeting the
predetermined production
schedule for chairs.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is Supply Chain?
Correct Answer Network of Facility & Distribution
Your Answer
Network of Facility & Distribution
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Following are the parameters of
Transportation Metrics :Correct Answer Transit time , Outbound Freight
cost , Freight Cost per unit
shipped
Your Answer
Transit time , Outbound Freight
cost , Freight Cost per unit
shipped
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Marketing, Distribution, planning
and Manufacturing along the
supply chain operate :Correct Answer Independently
Your Answer
Independently
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In the supply chain , Material
flows :Correct Answer Downstream
Your Answer
Downstream
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The MRP output consists of :Correct Answer Scheduled receipt , Projected net
required , Planned order Release
, Projected sales
Your Answer
Scheduled receipt , Projected net
required , Planned order Release
, Projected sales
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Risk a stock out can be faced
because of :Correct Answer Delay in resupply , Higher than
anticipated usage , Unpredictable
demand
Your Answer
Delay in resupply , Higher than
anticipated usage , Unpredictable
demand
Select The Blank
Question
The cheapest solution is to
simply ________ backorders to
built up over the planning period.
Correct Answer Allow
Your Answer
Let
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In the field of IT enabled Supply
Chain, "TPS" means:Correct Answer Transaction Processing system
Your Answer
Transaction Processing system
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
How does aggregate plan
created by master production
schedule become extremely
detailed plan?
Correct Answer MRP translates it
Your Answer
MRP translates it
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
In the Japanese concept of total
productivity, for output they
embrace :Correct Answer Quantity , Quality , Delivery
Your Answer
Quantity , Quality , Delivery
Select The Blank
Question
By being able to postpone the
production to the point where
________ is better known, the
company can greatly improve its
forecasting abilities.
Correct Answer Demand
Your Answer
Needs
Select The Blank
Question
Category C items are relatively
unimportant inventory items &
are responsible for ________%
of inventory cost.
Correct Answer 5
Your Answer
5
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The inventory control systems
are :Correct Answer Two bin , Re-order cycle , Annual
demand
Your Answer
Two bin , Re-order cycle ,
Monthly demand
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
How many levels the supply
chain management is divided into
?
Correct Answer Three
Your Answer
Three
Select The Blank
Question
________ is only the
management philosophy which
helps organisation to move from
one step to another.
Correct Answer Benchmarking
Your Answer
Benchmarking
True/False
Question
General Co-ordination is the
integration of different function,
i.e. production planning,
purchasing, sales and
distribution.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Which is the tool Available with
the industry to learn the business
outside to plan the policy for
success?
Correct Answer Benchmarking
Your Answer
TQM
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In the Supply Chain approach the
example for the Individual set of
Business activities is the :Correct Answer Logistics Activities
Your Answer
Logistics Activities
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The co-ordination between
various players in the supply
chain is the key for the effective
:Correct Answer Management
Your Answer
Operation
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
While still maintaining high
service level, the objective of
supply chain manager for
inventory is to :Correct Answer Decrease it
Your Answer
Make Zero
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Spares stationery, consumable
etc. are what type of inventory for
the organization?
Correct Answer Common
Your Answer
Common
Select The Blank
Question
ODETTE an EDI Format is
developed & used by
________motor Industry.
Correct Answer European
Your Answer
European
True/False
Question
The measures suggested by
Balloy have limited application,
mainly at the strategic rather that
operational level.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The factors likely to generate
future business are :Correct Answer Integrated Logistics Function ,
Expertise In Information System
Your Answer
Integrated Logistics Function ,
Expertise In Information System ,
Specialized Logistics Function
True/False
Question
NFW means Net financial assets in the private sector.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
False
Select The Blank
Question
The strength of postponement lies in its wide ________ as speed becomes
more important capability.
Correct Answer Applicability
Your Answer
Applicability
Select The Blank
Question
BOMs are structural ________ that changes relatively infrequently.
Correct Answer Information
Your Answer
Details
Select The Blank
Question
Customer order promised cycle time is gap between the purchase order
creation and ________.
Correct Answer Requested delivery date
Your Answer
Goods received
True/False
Question
There are no international EDI standards. The user organization require to
develop it for their operation only.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
True
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Order Processing
Material Follow-up
Material procurement
Order Picking
Material Collection
Material Collection
Order Consolidation
Material Follow-up and
Collection
Material Follow-up
True/False
Question
Orders must be phased out in time so as to ensure that there is no stock out.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The pitfalls in inventory management can be avoided by using :Correct Answer Agent Based management , Information System , Globalization
Your Answer
Agent Based management , Information System , Globalization , Localization
True/False
Question
Inventory Turns means turns over per year for inventory procurement.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Analytical Solution
Is the possibility of using
mathematical methods to
obtain exact information on
question of interest.
Is the tool for understanding
issues of organizational
decision making.
Modeling
Is the process by which we try Is the possibility of using
to gain the understanding of mathematical methods to
how the corresponding system obtain exact information on
behaves.
question of interest.
Simulation
Is the tool for understanding
issues of organizational
decision making.
Is the process by which we try
to gain the understanding of
how the corresponding system
behaves.
System
Is the facility or process of
interest.
Is the tool used test the impact
of strategic level decision have
on supply chain performance.
Select The Blank
Question
The Function for EDI software is message tracking and ________.
Correct Answer Audit Trail
Your Answer
Audit Trail
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The realignment of processing includes :Correct Answer Order taking , Purchasing , Manufacturing
Your Answer
Order taking , Purchasing , Manufacturing , Distribution
True/False
Question
The corporations production Kanban is the card which regulates the
suppliers production kanban.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
The exponenti________y smoothed moving average takes into account All
of the previous observations.
Correct Answer All
Your Answer
Majority
Select The Blank
Question
Periodic stock checks to count the stock physically enable the store to feed
in ________ figures to reconcile physical stock against book stock.
Correct Answer Adjustment
Your Answer
Adjustment
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The assumptions in the example of MPS are :Correct Answer Two employee hours per job , Initial Number of employee is ten , Initial
Inventory is Zero
Your Answer
Two employee hours per job , Initial Number of employee is ten , Initial
Inventory is Zero , Planning Period is 6 weeks
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
SCM is the management philosophy to deal with integrated material &
information flow, right from raw material to consumption of finished goods but
the focus is given to :Correct Answer End User
Your Answer
End User
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Initially the candidates for outsourcing were companies that needed to
reduce their :Correct Answer Assets
Your Answer
Non Core Activities
Select The Blank
Question
The cheapest solution is to simply ________ backorders to built up over the
planning period.
Correct Answer Allow
Your Answer
Disallow
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The MRP output consists of :Correct Answer Scheduled receipt , Projected net required , Planned order Release ,
Projected sales
Your Answer
Scheduled receipt , Projected net required , Planned order Release ,
Projected sales
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The box jenkins method requires forecasters to :Correct Answer Use their experience , Use their expert judgment , Use their Knowledge
Your Answer
To make judgments , Use their experience , Use their expert judgment , Use
their Knowledge
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
What are the major steps in cycle counting?
Correct Answer Cycle counting , Control group cycle counting , Random cycle counting
Your Answer
Cycle counting , Control group cycle counting , Random cycle counting ,
Physical inventory
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In order to avoid a stock in a specified period, the quantity required to be
ordered is :Correct Answer 135
Your Answer
150
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Which employees will have to learn to manage shorter deadline along with
order taking employees?
Correct Answer Purchasing
Your Answer
Logistics
True/False
Question
All movements throughout the factory is controlled by Kanbans, and since
the Kanbans specify item precisely, no defects can be tolerated.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In the customization of highly customized product which step has most
significant impact?
Correct Answer Production
Your Answer
Design
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In the Stage of Technological Development for IT enabled Supply Chain
following thing is very important :Correct Answer MRP-I, MRP-II, ERP
Your Answer
MRP-I, MRP-II, ERP
True/False
Question
The constant m is called smoothing constant in single exponentially
smoothing.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
The retailers undertake Pareto Analysis routinely to ________ turnover of
item.
Correct Answer Compare
Your Answer
Predict
Select The Blank
Question
A further development of ________ performance measures is that a matrix
of indicators can be formulated to relate main process of Logistics to the
major long term goals.
Correct Answer Logistics
Your Answer
Distribution
True/False
Question
Direct cost increase can be caused by product or process redesign.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
By arranging raw material deliveries at the start of day for one day's
requirement, JIT has :
Correct Answer Reduced / eliminated inventory
Your Answer
Reduced / eliminated inventory
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
How does aggregate plan created by master production schedule become
extremely detailed plan?
Correct Answer MRP translates it
Your Answer
True/False
MRP translates it
Question
If you use only Transport Kanban in Kanban process then it is known as
simple Kanban process.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The SCM key metrics should be closely aligned to the company's strategic
objectives. In this measurements usually covers :Correct Answer Internal Business , Training , Customer
Your Answer
Internal Business , Training , Customer , EDBMS
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
EDIFACT is :Correct Answer Standard in Europe in Mid 80's , Accepted by US(ANSI) to supersede X 12 ,
Promoted as world ADI Standard
Your Answer
Standard in Europe in Mid 80's , Accepted by US(ANSI) to supersede X 12 ,
Promoted as world ADI Standard , Analog system
Select The Blank
Question
The four key figures of logistics strategic environment are competition,
market served, technology and ________ satisfaction
Correct Answer Stake holder's
Your Answer
Customer's
True/False
Question
Total productivity appears the only relevant productivity measure for decision
making purpose.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The treasury equation refers to predict customer spending will look at the
factors like :Correct Answer Consumer Non Durable Spending , Unemployment Rate , Inflation Index
Your Answer
Consumer Non Durable Spending , Unemployment Rate , Inflation Index ,
Availability of products
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The upper quartile answer of the experts for automatic rapid transport was
widespread by which year?
Correct Answer 1985
Your Answer
1980
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is the technique in which, a body of experts are hired to arrive at
opinion about the future?
Correct Answer Delphi
Your Answer
Delphi
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What adds to service cost in central heating installation company if a filter
has to drive to and obtain a minor part?
Correct Answer Queue at supplier end
Your Answer
Delay in getting components
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The various basic logistics productivity ratios can be used to control
elements such as :Correct Answer Warehousing , Transportation , Customer Service
Your Answer
Warehousing , Transportation , Customer Service , Procurement
Select The Blank
Question
It is often important to conduct ________ analysis in MRP.
Correct Answer What-if
Your Answer
What-if
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What can a company improve by being able to postpone the production in its
existing business?
Correct Answer Performance
Your Answer
Profitability
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
In performance scenario, in a simplistic manner provides the continuous total
productivity management cycle of :Correct Answer Measurement , Evaluation , Planning
Your Answer
Measurement , Evaluation , Planning , Effectiveness
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
In 1990, General Motor had approximately :Correct Answer 1770 suppliers , 31 Assemble parts , 30 million metric tonnes per day of
shipment
Your Answer
1770 suppliers , 31 Assemble parts , 30 million metric tonnes per day of
shipment , 10000 parts shipped per day
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is the meaning of EDIFACT ?
Correct Answer Electronic Data Interchanged for Administration , Commerce &
Transport
Your Answer
Electronic Data Interchanged for Administration , Corporate
Technology
Select The Blank
Question
Suppliers agree to give customer ________ plans to cope with
disruption.
Correct Answer Contingency
Your Answer
Improvement
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In the customization of highly customized product which step has most
significant impact?
Correct Answer Production
Your Answer
Design
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
EDIFACT is :Correct Answer Standard in Europe in Mid 80's , Accepted by US(ANSI) to supersede
X 12 , Promoted as world ADI Standard
Your Answer
Standard in Europe in Mid 80's , Accepted by US(ANSI) to supersede
X 12 , Promoted as world ADI Standard
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is required to facilitate logistics process of quickly moving
material on numerous work stations on the production line?
Correct Answer Clean & well organized environment
Your Answer
Good material movement system
Select The Blank
Question
Once we have all the information we should be able to ________ in
terms of when to place order with suppliers.
Correct Answer Calculate
Your Answer
Prepare
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The cost of oversupply is high in case of highly customized end
products as it is difficult to find for them:Correct Answer The alternative uses
Your Answer
The alternative suppliers
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The American National standards which are developed for replacing
various sector standards is known as:Correct Answer ANSI X 12
Your Answer
ANSI X 12
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The implications of introducing consolidation centre were :Correct Answer How many centers to have? , Location of centres , Size of centres
Your Answer
Location of centres , Size of centres , To which GM plant centres will
send?
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
The impact of postponement Significant value was
Carry out more variety
of coloration until the
created in value chain &
without increasing inventory
customer uses the product manufacturing cost & safety
stock both decreased
The impact of postponement Inventory was cut to half
in case of PC company
Carry out more variety by
slightly increasing inventory
The impact of postponement Decrease in inventory made
of customization of printer to up for the increased cost in
DC areas
creating some assembly
function at DC level
Decrease in inventory made
up for the increased cost in
creating some assembly
function at DC level
The impact of postponement Carry out more variety
Significant value was created
in RPAG
without increasing inventory in value chain & safety stock
also decreases partially
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In a traditional informational pipeline supply chain player always
received order information from :Correct Answer Consumer
Your Answer
Distributor
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The term productivity is often ill-defined but basically, it's measurement
is that of a prescribed output to the resources :Correct Answer Consumed
Your Answer
Used
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In the supply chain , Material flows :Correct Answer Downstream
Your Answer
Downstream
True/False
Question
The estimate is that the 3 PL industry will quadruple its size in next five
years.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In the current business scenario Indian organisations require to
improve customer service to become perfect in :Correct Answer Customer centric process
Your Answer
Business Analysis
True/False
Question
In an ideal world we would like a forecasting method for which all
errors are near zero.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
Simple method for Time series forecasting is to take a ________
Average.
Correct Answer Moving
Your Answer
Non Weighted Moving
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The globalization has forced local companies to improve following:Correct Answer Manufacturing Practices , Supply Chain Management , Inventory
Levels and Distribution Capabilities
Your Answer
Distribution Network , Supply Chain Management , Inventory Levels
and Distribution Capabilities
Select The Blank
Question
According to Ducker, Customer focus oriented logistics must be treated
as ________.
Correct Answer Cost saving centre
Your Answer
Policy Matter
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
If the requirement of chairs as given are 135 in week 3, 90 in week 5,
60 in week 6 then the requirement of seats are :Correct Answer 25 in week 1 , 90 in week 3 , 60 in week 4
Your Answer
25 in week 1 , 90 in week 3 , 60 in week 4
Select The Blank
Question
The realistic ________ demonstrate the benefits of a holistic view of
supply chain information flow.
Correct Answer Simulation Model
Your Answer
Simulation Model
Select The Blank
Question
The mode choice aspect of transport decisions are more ________
ones, as they are closely linked with inventory decision.
Correct Answer Strategic
Your Answer
Locational
Select The Blank
Question
From the output by MRP package for chairs in the example, we are
advised to place an order for ________ legs in week 2.
Correct Answer Overhead
Your Answer
Overhead
True/False
Question
The constraints in multiple equation methods will probably be different
for different groups.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
If a defective piece was found in Kanban then what happened to
production of specified quantity in Kanban?
Correct Answer Quantity was not met
Your Answer
Quantity was made by replacing defective component
Select The Blank
Question
________ is activity which is outsourced by most of Indian companies.
Correct Answer Warehousing
Your Answer
Billing
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
What are the prerequisites for change while Switching over to SCM?
Correct Answer Pressure For the Change , Shared Vision , Capacity for Change
Your Answer
Shared Vision , Capacity for Change , Outbound Training
Select The Blank
Question
Kanban process ________ focuses on the human factors of
production.
Correct Answer Indirectly
Your Answer
Indirectly
True/False
Question
It would be impossible to find the minimum cost solution manually.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
False
True/False
Question
All forecasting methods require complex calculations and therefore are
ideally suited to be done by a computer.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
In SCM metrics, Training means :Correct Answer Inhouse training , APICS Membership , Certification Training
Your Answer
Inhouse training , APICS Membership , Certification Training
True/False
Question
Incoming inventory is the receiving of the items, as a result of buying in
from external or internal suppliers
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
If the requirement of chairs as given are 135 in week 3, 90 in week 5,
60 in week 6 then the requirement of backs are :Correct Answer 85 in week 1 , 90 in week 3 , 60 in week 4
Your Answer
60 in week 4
Select The Blank
Question
If demand is known & steady, then ________ inventory can be
estimated.
Correct Answer Average
Your Answer
True/False
Question
Final
By going beyond internal supply chain & including external suppliers
and customers does not expose opportunities for improving internal
operations.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The competitive priorities in operations strategy are :Correct Answer Cost , Quality , Time
Your Answer
Cost , Quality , Time
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In both marking stock and order, which cost is incurred?
Correct Answer Stock acquisition
Your Answer
Stock acquisition
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Modeling approaches are
methods
Which facilitate concise
Give guiding policies for
review & at the same time
strategic decisions.
attempt to accommodate the
above polarity.
Rough cut methods give
guiding policies
For the operation decisions. Give normative models for
more operator decisions.
Network design methods
For the most part give
normative models for more
strategic decisions.
Simulation is the method by A comprehensive supply
which
chain model can be
analyzed.
True/False
Question
A comprehensive supply
chain model can be
analyzed.
For the most part give
normative models for more
strategic decisions.
Retailers are not interested in low stock run.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
False
Select The Blank
Question
________ is only the management philosophy which helps
organisation to move from one step to another.
Correct Answer Benchmarking
Your Answer
Push Base system
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Realignment of infrastructure includes :-
Correct Answer Production & warehouse premises , Production equipment ,
Information & IT system
Your Answer
Production & warehouse premises , Production equipment , Supplies
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
In Supply Chain Management, the goal is to be able to replace
inventory of :Correct Answer Manufacturers , Suppliers , Customers
Your Answer
Manufacturers , Suppliers , Distributors
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
When conformance is not achieved, what is the role of cycle counting?
Correct Answer To provide for cause , To provide for corrective action , To provide for
future action
Your Answer
Measure the level of conformance to expectable , To provide for
corrective action , To provide for future action
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The problems faced by the HP DCs due to traditional system were :Correct Answer Large finished goods inventory , Additional stock to handle all the
product proliferation , Increasing emphasize placed on speed
Your Answer
Large finished goods inventory , Additional stock to handle all the
product proliferation , Increasing emphasize placed on speed
True/False
Question
For a fixed time re-order cycle system, the time at risk is re-order lead
time plus the re-order cycle time.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
False
True/False
Question
There are no international EDI standards. The user organization
require to develop it for their operation only.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
SCM is the management philosophy to deal with integrated material &
information flow, right from raw material to consumption of finished
goods but the focus is given to :Correct Answer End User
Your Answer
Question
End User
The fire in 1997 forced Toyoto to embark upon review of
________ that were sourced from single supplier.
Correct Answer Components
Your Answer
Raw Materials
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The cycle time measured from the firm plan order until final
production is reported, is known as :Correct Answer Manufacturing Cycle Time
Your Answer
Manufacturing Cycle Time
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The minimum number of products unit in stock at the end of each
week corresponds to what type of stock in the case of unforeseen
demand?
Correct Answer Safety
Your Answer
Safety
True/False
Question
The marketing effort is somewhat restricted by the necessity to
sell leftover products following year.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
To provide an adequate support what will be need to do with
information system?
Correct Answer Major overhaul
Your Answer
Major overhaul
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The various basic logistics productivity ratios can be used to
control elements such as :Correct Answer Warehousing , Transportation , Customer Service
Your Answer
Warehousing , Transportation , Customer Service
Select The Blank
Question
Paper or computer records require time to check ________
against recorder level.
Correct Answer Stock
Your Answer
Availability
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The strategic decision in supply chain includes :-
Correct Answer What products to produce , Which plants to produce them ,
Allocation of Suppliers to plants
Your Answer
What products to produce , Which plants to produce them , What
products to sell
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Spares stationery, consumable etc. are what type of inventory for
the organization?
Correct Answer Common
Your Answer
Common
Select The Blank
Question
One of the factors behind Japanese success story as geographic
proximity and that suppliers are often ________ around the major
customers.
Correct Answer Clustered
Your Answer
Scattered
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Companies that would obviously gain very little from
postponement, experiences a radically different picture in their
business like :Correct Answer Demand with little or no uncertainty , Low value of short time to
market , Low product proliferation
Your Answer
Demand with little or no uncertainty , Low value of short time to
market , Low product proliferation
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is the advantage of IT for monitoring the supply chain
performance?
Correct Answer Statistics is generated
Your Answer
Statistics is generated
Select The Blank
Question
The hiring cost of one employee is ________ in minimal cost
strategy.
Correct Answer £ 500
Your Answer
£ 475
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Inadequate & excess inventory both are revenue losses for a
business so as to avoid this, which of the following is required?
Correct Answer TQM & JIT
Your Answer
True/False
FMCG
Question
Distribution & Warehousing comes under supply chain
measurement.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
The enriching the order decisions with market place information
enables the factory to be much more responsive, since less
supply chain Filtering is taking place.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Which of the following are the modes of transport?
Correct Answer Rail , Ocean , Air
Your Answer
Rail , Ocean , Air
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The co-ordination between various players in the supply chain is
the key for the effective :Correct Answer Management
Your Answer
Management
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
It is the requirement of Enriched supply chain players to cope up
with :Correct Answer Rapidly changing order rates
Your Answer
Inventory control
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The result of all the factors is that there is not a single integrated
plan for the :Correct Answer Organisation
Your Answer
Supply Chain Management
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In management, construction of a strategic framework for
productivity and performance analysis is required for :Correct Answer Logistics management
Your Answer
Logistics management
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Holding costs are expressed as a % of stock values. What is the
percentage?
Correct Answer 15% - 30%
Your Answer
20% - 30%
True/False
Question
The measures suggested by Balloy have limited application,
mainly at the strategic rather that operational level.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
True
LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Select The Blank
Question
The fire in 1997 forced Toyoto to embark upon review of
________ that were sourced from single supplier.
Correct Answer Components
Your Answer
Raw Materials
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The cycle time measured from the firm plan order until final
production is reported, is known as :Correct Answer Manufacturing Cycle Time
Your Answer
Manufacturing Cycle Time
Select The Blank
Question
The geographic placement of production facility, stocking
points & sourcing is the ________ step in creating supply
chain.
Correct Answer First
Your Answer
First
True/False
Question
Regardless of how inventory movement is accounted for, it
must be done correctly if accurate inventory records are to be
achieved.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
The basic operators framework ________ that there is a link
between capabilities & strategy on one hand & capabilities &
resources & infrastructure on the other hand.
Correct Answer Implies
Your Answer
Implies
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The SCM key metrics should be closely aligned to the
company's strategic objectives. In this measurements usually
covers :Correct Answer Internal Business , Training , Customer
Your Answer
Internal Business , Training , Customer
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The changes to be made in supply chain due to problem of
longer lead time is:Correct Answer Speed it up , Restructure it , Change co-ordination
Your Answer
Speed it up , Restructure it , Change co-ordination
True/False
Question
JIT need to be applied to all stages of process.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
Outsourcing is not without risks, in fact the benefits are
________ more transparent with risks Often being hidden
initially.
Correct Answer Often
Your Answer
Mostly
Select The Blank
Question
The multi plant co-ordination is to coordinate the ________
plans of several plants.
Correct Answer Production
Your Answer
Distribution
Select The Blank
Question
The real benefits of Kanban will not be ________ until the
auto-industry moves into a mixed production.
Correct Answer Realized
Your Answer
True/False
Utilized
Question
Defects per million opportunities(DPMO) is concept of Four
Sigma.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
The economic order quantity is the order quantity that
minimizes total cost.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
EDI agreement Legal Aspects covers :Correct Answer Internet cyber law , Time that message will be retained ,
Procedure for settling any dispute
Your Answer
Time that message will be retained , Procedure for settling
any dispute , Legal Jurisdiction for settling dispute
True/False
Question
There may be a temptation to dismiss the Kaizen concept
particularly suited to Japanese mentality.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Product Champion
Andraski
Poul Jonh
Pull & Push concept
discussion
Hoeskstra & Romme
Andraski
Simulation Model
Sterman
Glazer
Player concept
Forrester(1960)
Forrester(1960)
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
How many levels the supply chain management is divided
into ?
Correct Answer Three
Your Answer
True/False
Question
Four
If the supply chain do not track uncertainties than it leads to
non optimal stocking levels.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
The enrichment mechanism is an ________ point of sales
link.
Correct Answer Electronic
Your Answer
Critical
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The levels at which long term decisions are made is :Correct Answer Strategic
Your Answer
Management
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Other Unit production
cost
The cost of production of The cost of holding one
one unit of the product
unit in stock at the end of
that is not accounted in each Month.
employee cost.
Hiring cost
The cost of hiring an
employee.
Unit inventory holding
cost
The cost of holding one The cost of production of
unit in stock at the end of one unit of the product
each period.
that is not accounted in
employee cost.
Unit subcontracting cost The cost of each unit
bought from external
source.
The cost of hiring an
employee.
The cost of holding one
unit procured from
external source at the end
of each period.
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is Supply Chain?
Correct Answer Network of Facility & Distribution
Your Answer
Network of Facility & Distribution
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Marketing, Distribution, planning and Manufacturing along the
supply chain operate :Correct Answer Independently
Your Answer
Independently
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The supply chain management is compared by " Cooper and
Ellram" with :Correct Answer Relay Team
Your Answer
Long Distance Runner
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Industrial Re-engineering concepts encourage :Correct Answer Modular Organization of work , Multi-skilling , On the job
training procedures
Your Answer
Modular Organization of work , Multi-skilling , Minimum level
of quality to satisfy customers
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
While still maintaining high service level, the objective of
supply chain manager for inventory is to :Correct Answer Decrease it
Your Answer
Decrease it
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The minimum number of products unit in stock at the end of
each week corresponds to what type of stock in the case of
unforeseen demand?
Correct Answer Safety
Your Answer
Safety
True/False
Question
The marketing effort is somewhat restricted by the necessity
to sell leftover products following year.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
To provide an adequate support what will be need to do with
information system?
Correct Answer Major overhaul
Your Answer
Major overhaul
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The various basic logistics productivity ratios can be used to
control elements such as :Correct Answer Warehousing , Transportation , Customer Service
Your Answer
Warehousing , Transportation , Customer Service
Select The Blank
Question
Paper or computer records require time to check ________
against recorder level.
Correct Answer Stock
Your Answer
Availability
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The strategic decision in supply chain includes :Correct Answer What products to produce , Which plants to produce them ,
Allocation of Suppliers to plants
Your Answer
What products to produce , Which plants to produce them ,
What products to sell
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Spares stationery, consumable etc. are what type of
inventory for the organization?
Correct Answer Common
Your Answer
Common
Select The Blank
Question
One of the factors behind Japanese success story as
geographic proximity and that suppliers are often ________
around the major customers.
Correct Answer Clustered
Your Answer
Scattered
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Companies that would obviously gain very little from
postponement, experiences a radically different picture in
their business like :Correct Answer Demand with little or no uncertainty , Low value of short time
to market , Low product proliferation
Your Answer
Demand with little or no uncertainty , Low value of short time
to market , Low product proliferation
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is the advantage of IT for monitoring the supply chain
performance?
Correct Answer Statistics is generated
Your Answer
Statistics is generated
Select The Blank
Question
The hiring cost of one employee is ________ in minimal cost
strategy.
Correct Answer £ 500
Your Answer
£ 475
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Inadequate & excess inventory both are revenue losses for a
business so as to avoid this, which of the following is
required?
Correct Answer TQM & JIT
Your Answer
FMCG
True/False
Question
Distribution & Warehousing comes under supply chain
measurement.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
The enriching the order decisions with market place
information enables the factory to be much more responsive,
since less supply chain Filtering is taking place.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Which of the following are the modes of transport?
Correct Answer Rail , Ocean , Air
Your Answer
Rail , Ocean , Air
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The co-ordination between various players in the supply
chain is the key for the effective :Correct Answer Management
Your Answer
Management
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
It is the requirement of Enriched supply chain players to cope
up with :Correct Answer Rapidly changing order rates
Your Answer
Inventory control
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The result of all the factors is that there is not a single
integrated plan for the :Correct Answer Organisation
Your Answer
Supply Chain Management
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In management, construction of a strategic framework for
productivity and performance analysis is required for :Correct Answer Logistics management
Your Answer
Logistics management
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Holding costs are expressed as a % of stock values. What is
the percentage?
Correct Answer 15% - 30%
Your Answer
20% - 30%
True/False
Question
The measures suggested by Balloy have limited application,
mainly at the strategic rather that operational level.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
True
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Semester IV
LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Following results are possible only & only if organisation goes for Supply chain
Priorities:Correct Answer Reduce Inventory Cost , More Revenue , On Time Delivery
Your Answer Reduce Inventory Cost , Cycle Time , On Time Delivery
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Product lines with highly customized end product find it difficult to forecast on product
basis :Correct Answer The demand
Your Answer The demand
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The supply chain management is compared by " Cooper and Ellram" with :Correct Answer Relay Team
Your Answer Relay Team
True/False
Question All forecasting methods require complex calculations and therefore are ideally suited to
be done by a computer.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
True/False
Question The measures suggested by Balloy have limited application, mainly at the strategic
rather that operational level.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Which is the system in which production is demand driven, coordinated with actual
customer demand?
Correct Answer Pull Base System
Your Answer Push Base system
Select The Blank
Question BOM can have ________ levels.
Correct Answer Many
Your Answer Two
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Different machines were clustered together to eliminate :
Correct Answer Transportation of item
Your Answer Transportation of item
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question How many levels the supply chain management is divided into ?
Correct Answer Three
Your Answer Three
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True/False
Question Warehousing & Transportation are not at all related activity in SCM.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
Select The Blank
Question In the MRP package referred in the example, the entry of capacity data is to see if we
are________ production capacity.
Correct Answer Exceeding
Your Answer Not meeting
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Both the ordering system fixed quantity at variable times and variable quantity at fixed
times has implications for :Correct Answer Safety stock , Operational responsiveness , Level of risk involved given variable
supply
Your Answer Safety stock , Operational responsiveness , Level of risk involved given variable
supply
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The levels at which long term decisions are made is :Correct Answer Strategic
Your Answer Tactical
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The Gap between purchase order creation date and requested delivery date is known as :Correct Answer Customer Order promised cycle time
Your Answer Customer Order promised cycle time
Select The Blank
Question One of the factors behind Japanese success story as geographic proximity and that
suppliers are often ________ around the major customers.
Correct Answer Clustered
Your Answer Clustered
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Implementing JIT system is a task that can't be undertaken lightly, it will be expensive in
terms of :Correct Answer Management & effort , Initial implementation , The continuing effort to run the
system
Your Answer Management & effort , Initial implementation , The continuing effort to run the
system
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Outsourcing to 3PL companies to world class standards allow the company to realize
their anticipated benefits:Correct Answer Immediately
Your Answer Immediately
True/False
Question A two bin system is not appropriate with many stock items.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
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Question To provide an adequate support what will be need to do with information system?
Correct Answer Major overhaul
Your Answer Major overhaul
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The Technical Aspects of EDI agreement are :Correct Answer coding system , The EDI that is to be employed , The Network that is to be used
Your Answer The EDI that is to be employed , The Network that is to be used , coding system
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The Data required for the IT application in the field of SCM is mainly based on:Correct Answer Decision Making
Your Answer Data Structure
Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Manager participation in SCM activity 0.16 0.16
Director/GM participation in SCM activity 0.28 0.28
Vice President participation in SCM activity 0.17 0.17
President participation in SCM activity 0.14 0.14
True/False
Question In the supply chain, a team of four player, retailer, distributor, warehouse, factory is
require to get involved for the success.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question BOM is best thought of as divided interval levels.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question How does aggregate plan created by master production schedule become extremely
detailed plan?
Correct Answer MRP translates it
Your Answer MRP translates it
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question If we take chair figures from MPS as chair requirement and to meet those requirements,
the package will produced a detailed production plan for :Correct Answer Seats , Backs , Legs
Your Answer Seats , Backs , Legs
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Spares stationery, consumable etc. are what type of inventory for the organization?
Correct Answer Common
Your Answer Common
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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Question The category of forecasting are :Correct Answer Short Term , Medium Term , Long Term
Your Answer Short Term , Medium Term , Long Term
True/False
Question The globalization of supply chain does not change the requirement within supply chain
management.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The treasury equation refers to predict customer spending will look at the factors like :Correct Answer Consumer Non Durable Spending , Unemployment Rate , Inflation Index
Your Answer Consumer Non Durable Spending , Unemployment Rate , Inflation Index
True/False
Question If the supply chain do not track uncertainties than it leads to non optimal stocking levels.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question When conformance is not achieved, what is the role of cycle counting?
Correct Answer To provide for cause , To provide for corrective action , To provide for future
action
Your Answer Measure the level of conformance to expectable , To provide for cause , To provide
for corrective action
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Companies that would obviously gain very little from postponement, experiences a
radically different picture in their business like :Correct Answer Demand with little or no uncertainty , Low value of short time to market , Low
product proliferation
Your Answer Low value of short time to market , Low product proliferation , Medium inventory
value
Select The Blank
Question A further development of ________ performance measures is that a matrix of indicators
can be formulated to relate main process of Logistics to the major long term goals.
Correct Answer Logistics
Your Answer Distribution
True/False
Question Logistics covers 90% cost of manufacturing.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question In any event, we prefer the forecasting method that gives which type of Average squared
error?
Correct Answer Lowest
Your Answer Zero
Select The Blank
Question The indirect cost increase has the consequent ________ the infrastructure & resources.
Correct Answer Impacts on
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Your Answer Effects on
Select The Blank
Question World class Logistics study is published in the year ________.
Correct Answer 1995
Your Answer 1996
Select The Blank
Question In re-order level approach average stock levels stay more or ________ the same and are
Less responsive to change in demand.
Correct Answer Less
Your Answer Less
Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Stock out ratio Is comparison of % of demand actually satisfied with the defined service Is
comparison of % of demand actually satisfied with the defined service
Lead time Is the time between a replenishment need arising & new deliveries being ready for use Is
the time between a replenishment need arising & new deliveries being ready for use
Inventory service level Is % probability of stock availability to meet demands Is % probability of
stock availability to meet demands
ABC Analysis Can be used to classify stock groups Can be used to classify stock groups
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The operational perspective in management of inventory level are :Correct Answer Deployment strategies , Setting Safety Stock level , Optimal Level of Order
Quantity
Your Answer Setting Safety Stock level , Optimal Level of Order Quantity , Setting of production
levels
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The data content & floors of stock record systems are needed by which methods?
Correct Answer Just in time
Your Answer Just in time
True/False
Question In order to meet the guarantee to customer for shipment of notebook PC on same day as
receipt of order, the company has to maintain significant amount of inventory.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question JIT philosophy has following features :Correct Answer Elimination of waste in many forms , Belief that ordering / holding cost can be
reduced , Continuous improvement always striving to improve
Your Answer Elimination of waste in many forms , Belief that ordering / holding cost can be
reduced , Continuous improvement always striving to improve
Select The Blank
Question The strength of postponement lies in its wide ________ as speed becomes more
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important capability.
Correct Answer Applicability
Your Answer Applicability
Select The Blank
Question Japanese logistics performance and its ________ are paramount priorities in their
business environment.
Correct Answer Effectiveness
Your Answer Effectiveness
Select The Blank
Question Suppliers agree to give customer ________ plans to cope with disruption.
Correct Answer Contingency
Your Answer Contingency
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LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Select The Blank
Question
Suppliers are ________ to JIT business.
Correct Answer
Crucial
Your Answer
Necessary
Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Reliability It relates with the ability to perform the promised services with
dependability and accuracy It relates with the ability to perform the promised
services with dependability and accuracy
Quality of operation This relates to customer requirement & needs being
consistently satisfied This relates to customer requirement & needs being
consistently satisfied
Speed of operation This is efficient use of time from order to delivery This is
efficient use of time from order to delivery
Capacity Utilization This is the measure related to a maximum of an organizations
ability to provide demanded goods & service in the amount requested This is the
measure related to a maximum of an organizations ability to provide demanded
goods & service in the amount requested
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Following are some of the tools for Supply Chain Measurement :Correct Answer
Cash to cash cycle time , Supply Chain cycle Time , Inventory
Replenishment Cycle Time
Your Answer
Cash to cash cycle time , Supply Chain cycle Time , Inventory
Replenishment Cycle Time
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The result of all the factors is that there is not a single
integrated plan for the :Correct Answer
Organisation
Your Answer
Supply Chain Management
Select The Blank
Question
Customer order promised cycle time is gap between the purchase order
creation and ________.
Correct Answer
Requested delivery date
Your Answer
Requested delivery date
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Following are the parameters of Transportation Metrics :Correct Answer
Transit time , Outbound Freight cost , Freight Cost per unit
shipped
Your Answer
Transit time , Outbound Freight cost , Freight Cost per unit
shipped
True/False
Question
The effect of buying discount / price breaks does need to be
calculated additionally.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
The advantage of using moving average for forecasting is that in
calculating the average all the observations are given equal weightage.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
Inventory Turns means turns over per year for inventory procurement.
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Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
What are the major steps in cycle counting?
Correct Answer
Cycle counting , Control group cycle counting , Random cycle
counting
Your Answer
Control group cycle counting , Random cycle counting
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Total cost of Ownership & direct Product Profitability are focused
at a particular segment of chain intended to be used for :Correct Answer
Chain wide Management
Your Answer
Chain wide Management
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The co-ordination between various players in the supply chain is the
key for the effective :Correct Answer
Management
Your Answer
Management
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Within the production field, which process is the most significant
of the following?
Correct Answer
Kanban
Your Answer
Kanban
True/False
Question
Customer satisfaction through quality must be balanced against
environmental impact & strain on the workforce.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Seamless SCM Towill Towill
Value of Information Glazer Peter Senge
Filtering Del-Vecchio Burbidge
Industrial dynamics Burbidge Van Amstel
Select The Blank
Question
We have criteria for ________ forecasts, however generalized they
are.
Correct Answer
Distinguishing
Your Answer
Comparing
Select The Blank
Question
According the example, for minimal cost, the number of initial
workers considered is ________
Correct Answer
10
Your Answer
9
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
If the demand forecast is more accurate which will result in
inventory problems what will be its effect on Inventory Carrying and Ordering
cost?
Correct Answer
It will be optimized
Your Answer
It will be reduced
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
By not ordering chairs, we reach a stock out by which week in the
example given?
Correct Answer
5
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Your Answer
6
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Mr. Lunch cross show performance which is filtered down from
corporate vision as a :Correct Answer
Pyramid
Your Answer
Pyramid
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In a traditional informational pipeline supply chain player always
received order information from :Correct Answer
Consumer
Your Answer
Consumer
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Kanban is :Correct Answer
A signal or message of communication , Used to control the
flow of item through the production process , A push process
Your Answer
A signal or message of communication , Used to control the flow
of item through the production process , A push process
True/False
Question
The total cost in minimal cost strategy is £ 63400.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
________ is only the management philosophy which helps organisation
to move from one step to another.
Correct Answer
Benchmarking
Your Answer
Benchmarking
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In which technique when applied to the use of numbers in
forecasting, vary from high to low?
Correct Answer
Qualitative
Your Answer
Qualitative
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
In the Japanese concept of total productivity, for output they
embrace :Correct Answer
Quantity , Quality , Delivery
Your Answer
Quality , Delivery , Facilities
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
If the material requirement plan is accurate, then it results in
better management of :Correct Answer
Cash flow
Your Answer
Production
Select The Blank
Question
Kanban process ________ focuses on the human factors of production.
Correct Answer
Indirectly
Your Answer
Directly
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The majority of companies said that using 3 PL services had positive
effect on :Correct Answer
Logistic Cost , Customer satisfaction
Your Answer
Logistic Cost , Customer satisfaction , Employee Morale
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What affects the forecasting of performance levels?
Correct Answer
Changing environment
Your Answer
Foreseen events
Select The Blank
Question
One of the ideas behind JIT is to reduce fixed setup cost & variable
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holding cost to ________ total cost
Correct Answer
Drive down
Your Answer
Minimise
True/False
Question
Distribution & Warehousing comes under supply chain measurement.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The SCM key metrics should be closely aligned to the company's
strategic objectives. In this measurements usually covers :Correct Answer
Internal Business , Training , Customer
Your Answer
Internal Business , Training , Customer
True/False
Question
The impact of indirect cost increase is sometimes not limited to
company implementing postponement, but affects the other players in the supply
chain.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The changes to be made in supply chain due to problem of longer lead
time is:Correct Answer
Speed it up , Restructure it , Change co-ordination
Your Answer
Speed it up , Restructure it , Change co-ordination
Select The Blank
Question
According to Ducker, Customer focus oriented logistics must be
treated as ________.
Correct Answer
Cost saving centre
Your Answer
Cost saving centre
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The strategic decision in supply chain includes :Correct Answer
What products to produce , Which plants to produce them ,
Allocation of Suppliers to plants
Your Answer
What products to produce , Which plants to produce them ,
Allocation of Suppliers to plants
True/False
Question
The economic order quantity is the order quantity that minimizes
total cost.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
Backorder means an unfilled customer order.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
False
Select The Blank
Question
For the good result, supply chain require to be very ________.
Correct Answer
Transparent
Your Answer
Transparent
Select The Blank
Question
EOQ is very sensitive to error as long as the magnitude of cost /
demand data is ________ accurate.
Correct Answer
Reasonably
Your Answer
Completely
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The most relevant measures for capital input is that of :Correct Answer
Replacement cost
Your Answer
Market value
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Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The mechanism by which material and information flows through supply
chain, is known as :Correct Answer
Pipeline
Your Answer
Chainline
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Fixed quantity systems :Correct Answer
Can cope well with demand variability , Facilitate lower
stocks , Orders can not be consolidated to secure supplier discounts
Your Answer
Are easy to manage , Can cope well with demand variability ,
Facilitate lower stocks
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The media for EDI communication are :Correct Answer
LAN , Magnetic Tape/ Internet , Direct Data communication Link
Your Answer
Magnetic Tape/ Internet , Direct Data communication Link , VAN
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
In the single product example defined for planning into periods,
some of the options are :Correct Answer
Regular time , Hire employees , Fire employees
Your Answer
Regular time , Hire employees , Fire employees
True/False
Question
The key point about structural information is that it changes
relatively infrequently.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
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LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Following results are possible only & only if organisation goes for
Supply chain Priorities:Correct Answer
Reduce Inventory Cost , More Revenue , On Time Delivery
Your Answer
Reduce Inventory Cost , Cycle Time , On Time Delivery
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Product lines with highly customized end product find it difficult
to forecast on product basis :Correct Answer
The demand
Your Answer
The demand
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The supply chain management is compared by " Cooper and Ellram" with
:Correct Answer
Relay Team
Your Answer
Relay Team
True/False
Question
All forecasting methods require complex calculations and therefore
are ideally suited to be done by a computer.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
The measures suggested by Balloy have limited application, mainly at
the strategic rather that operational level.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Which is the system in which production is demand driven,
coordinated with actual customer demand?
Correct Answer
Pull Base System
Your Answer
Push Base system
Select The Blank
Question
BOM can have ________ levels.
Correct Answer
Many
Your Answer
Two
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Different machines were clustered together to eliminate :
Correct Answer
Transportation of item
Your Answer
Transportation of item
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
How many levels the supply chain management is divided into ?
Correct Answer
Three
Your Answer
Three
True/False
Question
Warehousing & Transportation are not at all related activity in SCM.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
Select The Blank
Question
In the MRP package referred in the example, the entry of capacity
data is to see if we are________ production capacity.
Correct Answer
Exceeding
Your Answer
Not meeting
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Both the ordering system fixed quantity at variable times and
variable quantity at fixed times has implications for :Page 1
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Correct Answer
Safety stock , Operational responsiveness , Level of risk
involved given variable supply
Your Answer
Safety stock , Operational responsiveness , Level of risk
involved given variable supply
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The levels at which long term decisions are made is :Correct Answer
Strategic
Your Answer
Tactical
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The Gap between purchase order creation date and requested delivery
date is known as :Correct Answer
Customer Order promised cycle time
Your Answer
Customer Order promised cycle time
Select The Blank
Question
One of the factors behind Japanese success story as geographic
proximity and that suppliers are often ________ around the major customers.
Correct Answer
Clustered
Your Answer
Clustered
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Implementing JIT system is a task that can't be undertaken lightly,
it will be expensive in terms of :Correct Answer
Management & effort , Initial implementation , The continuing
effort to run the system
Your Answer
Management & effort , Initial implementation , The continuing
effort to run the system
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Outsourcing to 3PL companies to world class standards allow the
company to realize their anticipated benefits:Correct Answer
Immediately
Your Answer
Immediately
True/False
Question
A two bin system is not appropriate with many stock items.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
To provide an adequate support what will be need to do with
information system?
Correct Answer
Major overhaul
Your Answer
Major overhaul
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The Technical Aspects of EDI agreement are :Correct Answer
coding system , The EDI that is to be employed , The Network
that is to be used
Your Answer
The EDI that is to be employed , The Network that is to be used ,
coding system
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The Data required for the IT application in the field of SCM is
mainly based on:Correct Answer
Decision Making
Your Answer
Data Structure
Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Manager participation in SCM activity 0.16 0.16
Director/GM participation in SCM activity 0.28 0.28
Vice President participation in SCM activity 0.17 0.17
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President participation in SCM activity 0.14 0.14
True/False
Question
In the supply chain, a team of four player, retailer, distributor,
warehouse, factory is require to get involved for the success.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
BOM is best thought of as divided interval levels.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
How does aggregate plan created by master production schedule become
extremely detailed plan?
Correct Answer
MRP translates it
Your Answer
MRP translates it
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
If we take chair figures from MPS as chair requirement and to meet
those requirements, the package will produced a detailed production plan for :Correct Answer
Seats , Backs , Legs
Your Answer
Seats , Backs , Legs
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Spares stationery, consumable etc. are what type of inventory for
the organization?
Correct Answer
Common
Your Answer
Common
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The category of forecasting are :Correct Answer
Short Term , Medium Term , Long Term
Your Answer
Short Term , Medium Term , Long Term
True/False
Question
The globalization of supply chain does not change the requirement
within supply chain management.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The treasury equation refers to predict customer spending will look
at the factors like :Correct Answer
Consumer Non Durable Spending , Unemployment Rate , Inflation
Index
Your Answer
Consumer Non Durable Spending , Unemployment Rate , Inflation
Index
True/False
Question
If the supply chain do not track uncertainties than it leads to non
optimal stocking levels.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
When conformance is not achieved, what is the role of cycle
counting?
Correct Answer
To provide for cause , To provide for corrective action , To
provide for future action
Your Answer
Measure the level of conformance to expectable , To provide for
cause , To provide for corrective action
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Companies that would obviously gain very little from postponement,
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experiences a radically different picture in their business like :Correct Answer
Demand with little or no uncertainty , Low value of short time
to market , Low product proliferation
Your Answer
Low value of short time to market , Low product proliferation ,
Medium inventory value
Select The Blank
Question
A further development of ________ performance measures is that a
matrix of indicators can be formulated to relate main process of Logistics to the
major long term goals.
Correct Answer
Logistics
Your Answer
Distribution
True/False
Question
Logistics covers 90% cost of manufacturing.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In any event, we prefer the forecasting method that gives which type
of Average squared error?
Correct Answer
Lowest
Your Answer
Zero
Select The Blank
Question
The indirect cost increase has the consequent ________ the
infrastructure & resources.
Correct Answer
Impacts on
Your Answer
Effects on
Select The Blank
Question
World class Logistics study is published in the year ________.
Correct Answer
1995
Your Answer
1996
Select The Blank
Question
In re-order level approach average stock levels stay more or
________ the same and are Less responsive to change in demand.
Correct Answer
Less
Your Answer
Less
Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Stock out ratio Is comparison of % of demand actually satisfied with the defined
service Is comparison of % of demand actually satisfied with the defined service
Lead time Is the time between a replenishment need arising & new deliveries being
ready for use Is the time between a replenishment need arising & new deliveries
being ready for use
Inventory service level Is % probability of stock availability to meet demands Is
% probability of stock availability to meet demands
ABC Analysis Can be used to classify stock groups Can be used to classify stock
groups
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The operational perspective in management of inventory level are :Correct Answer
Deployment strategies , Setting Safety Stock level , Optimal
Level of Order Quantity
Your Answer
Setting Safety Stock level , Optimal Level of Order Quantity ,
Setting of production levels
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The data content & floors of stock record systems are needed by
which methods?
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Correct Answer
Just in time
Your Answer
Just in time
True/False
Question
In order to meet the guarantee to customer for shipment of notebook
PC on same day as receipt of order, the company has to maintain significant
amount of inventory.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
JIT philosophy has following features :Correct Answer
Elimination of waste in many forms , Belief that ordering /
holding cost can be reduced , Continuous improvement always striving to improve
Your Answer
Elimination of waste in many forms , Belief that ordering /
holding cost can be reduced , Continuous improvement always striving to improve
Select The Blank
Question
The strength of postponement lies in its wide ________ as speed
becomes more important capability.
Correct Answer
Applicability
Your Answer
Applicability
Select The Blank
Question
Japanese logistics performance and its ________ are paramount
priorities in their business environment.
Correct Answer
Effectiveness
Your Answer
Effectiveness
Select The Blank
Question
Suppliers agree to give customer ________ plans to cope with
disruption.
Correct Answer
Contingency
Your Answer
Contingency
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Semester IV
LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Select The Blank
Question Suppliers are ________ to JIT business.
Correct Answer Crucial
Your Answer Necessary
Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Reliability It relates with the ability to perform the promised services with dependability and
accuracy It relates with the ability to perform the promised services with dependability and accuracy
Quality of operation This relates to customer requirement & needs being consistently satisfied This
relates to customer requirement & needs being consistently satisfied
Speed of operation This is efficient use of time from order to delivery This is efficient use of time
from order to delivery
Capacity Utilization This is the measure related to a maximum of an organizations ability to provide
demanded goods & service in the amount requested This is the measure related to a maximum of an
organizations ability to provide demanded goods & service in the amount requested
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Following are some of the tools for Supply Chain Measurement :Correct Answer Cash to cash cycle time , Supply Chain cycle Time , Inventory Replenishment
Cycle Time
Your Answer Cash to cash cycle time , Supply Chain cycle Time , Inventory Replenishment Cycle
Time
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The result of all the factors is that there is not a single integrated plan for the :Correct Answer Organisation
Your Answer Supply Chain Management
Select The Blank
Question Customer order promised cycle time is gap between the purchase order creation and
________.
Correct Answer Requested delivery date
Your Answer Requested delivery date
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Following are the parameters of Transportation Metrics :Correct Answer Transit time , Outbound Freight cost , Freight Cost per unit shipped
Your Answer Transit time , Outbound Freight cost , Freight Cost per unit shipped
True/False
Question The effect of buying discount / price breaks does need to be calculated additionally.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
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True/False
Question The advantage of using moving average for forecasting is that in calculating the average
all the observations are given equal weightage.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Inventory Turns means turns over per year for inventory procurement.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question What are the major steps in cycle counting?
Correct Answer Cycle counting , Control group cycle counting , Random cycle counting
Your Answer Control group cycle counting , Random cycle counting
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Total cost of Ownership & direct Product Profitability are focused at a particular
segment of chain intended to be used for :Correct Answer Chain wide Management
Your Answer Chain wide Management
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The co-ordination between various players in the supply chain is the key for the
effective :Correct Answer Management
Your Answer Management
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Within the production field, which process is the most significant of the following?
Correct Answer Kanban
Your Answer Kanban
True/False
Question Customer satisfaction through quality must be balanced against environmental impact &
strain on the workforce.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Seamless SCM Towill Towill
Value of Information Glazer Peter Senge
Filtering Del-Vecchio Burbidge
Industrial dynamics Burbidge Van Amstel
Select The Blank
Question We have criteria for ________ forecasts, however generalized they are.
Correct Answer Distinguishing
Your Answer Comparing
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Select The Blank
Question According the example, for minimal cost, the number of initial workers considered is
________
Correct Answer 10
Your Answer 9
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question If the demand forecast is more accurate which will result in inventory problems what
will be its effect on Inventory Carrying and Ordering cost?
Correct Answer It will be optimized
Your Answer It will be reduced
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question By not ordering chairs, we reach a stock out by which week in the example given?
Correct Answer 5
Your Answer 6
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Mr. Lunch cross show performance which is filtered down from corporate vision as a :Correct Answer Pyramid
Your Answer Pyramid
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question In a traditional informational pipeline supply chain player always received order
information from :Correct Answer Consumer
Your Answer Consumer
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Kanban is :Correct Answer A signal or message of communication , Used to control the flow of item through
the production process , A push process
Your Answer A signal or message of communication , Used to control the flow of item through
the production process , A push process
True/False
Question The total cost in minimal cost strategy is £ 63400.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Select The Blank
Question ________ is only the management philosophy which helps organisation to move from
one step to another.
Correct Answer Benchmarking
Your Answer Benchmarking
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question In which technique when applied to the use of numbers in forecasting, vary from high to
low?
Correct Answer Qualitative
Your Answer Qualitative
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question In the Japanese concept of total productivity, for output they embrace :-
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Correct Answer Quantity , Quality , Delivery
Your Answer Quality , Delivery , Facilities
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question If the material requirement plan is accurate, then it results in better management of :Correct Answer Cash flow
Your Answer Production
Select The Blank
Question Kanban process ________ focuses on the human factors of production.
Correct Answer Indirectly
Your Answer Directly
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The majority of companies said that using 3 PL services had positive effect on :Correct Answer Logistic Cost , Customer satisfaction
Your Answer Logistic Cost , Customer satisfaction , Employee Morale
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question What affects the forecasting of performance levels?
Correct Answer Changing environment
Your Answer Foreseen events
Select The Blank
Question One of the ideas behind JIT is to reduce fixed setup cost & variable holding cost to
________ total cost
Correct Answer Drive down
Your Answer Minimise
True/False
Question Distribution & Warehousing comes under supply chain measurement.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The SCM key metrics should be closely aligned to the company's strategic objectives. In
this measurements usually covers :Correct Answer Internal Business , Training , Customer
Your Answer Internal Business , Training , Customer
True/False
Question The impact of indirect cost increase is sometimes not limited to company implementing
postponement, but affects the other players in the supply chain.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The changes to be made in supply chain due to problem of longer lead time is:Correct Answer Speed it up , Restructure it , Change co-ordination
Your Answer Speed it up , Restructure it , Change co-ordination
Select The Blank
Question According to Ducker, Customer focus oriented logistics must be treated as ________.
Correct Answer Cost saving centre
Your Answer Cost saving centre
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Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The strategic decision in supply chain includes :Correct Answer What products to produce , Which plants to produce them , Allocation of
Suppliers to plants
Your Answer What products to produce , Which plants to produce them , Allocation of Suppliers
to plants
True/False
Question The economic order quantity is the order quantity that minimizes total cost.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Backorder means an unfilled customer order.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False
Select The Blank
Question For the good result, supply chain require to be very ________.
Correct Answer Transparent
Your Answer Transparent
Select The Blank
Question EOQ is very sensitive to error as long as the magnitude of cost / demand data is
________ accurate.
Correct Answer Reasonably
Your Answer Completely
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The most relevant measures for capital input is that of :Correct Answer Replacement cost
Your Answer Market value
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The mechanism by which material and information flows through supply chain, is
known as :Correct Answer Pipeline
Your Answer Chainline
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Fixed quantity systems :Correct Answer Can cope well with demand variability , Facilitate lower stocks , Orders can not
be consolidated to secure supplier discounts
Your Answer Are easy to manage , Can cope well with demand variability , Facilitate lower
stocks
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The media for EDI communication are :Correct Answer LAN , Magnetic Tape/ Internet , Direct Data communication Link
Your Answer Magnetic Tape/ Internet , Direct Data communication Link , VAN
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question In the single product example defined for planning into periods, some of the options
are :-
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Correct Answer Regular time , Hire employees , Fire employees
Your Answer Regular time , Hire employees , Fire employees
True/False
Question The key point about structural information is that it changes relatively infrequently.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
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Semester IV
LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Following results are possible only & only if organisation goes for
Supply chain Priorities:Correct Answer
Your Answer
Reduce Inventory Cost , More Revenue , On Time Delivery
Reduce Inventory Cost , Cycle Time , On Time Delivery
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Product lines with highly customized end product find it difficult
to forecast on product basis :Correct Answer
Your Answer
The demand
The demand
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
:-
The supply chain management is compared by " Cooper and Ellram" with
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Relay Team
Relay Team
True/False
Question
All forecasting methods require complex calculations and therefore
are ideally suited to be done by a computer.
Correct Answer
Your Answer
False
True
True/False
Question
The measures suggested by Balloy have limited application, mainly at
the strategic rather that operational level.
Correct Answer
Your Answer
False
False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Which is the system in which production is demand driven,
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coordinated with actual customer demand?
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Pull Base System
Push Base system
Select The Blank
Question
BOM can have ________ levels.
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Many
Two
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Different machines were clustered together to eliminate :
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Transportation of item
Transportation of item
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
How many levels the supply chain management is divided into ?
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Three
Three
True/False
Question
Warehousing & Transportation are not at all related activity in SCM.
Correct Answer
Your Answer
False
False
Select The Blank
Question
In the MRP package referred in the example, the entry of capacity
data is to see if we are________ production capacity.
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Exceeding
Not meeting
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Both the ordering system fixed quantity at variable times and
variable quantity at fixed times has implications for :Correct Answer
Safety stock , Operational responsiveness , Level of risk
involved given variable supply
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Your Answer
Safety stock , Operational responsiveness , Level of risk
involved given variable supply
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The levels at which long term decisions are made is :-
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Strategic
Tactical
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The Gap between purchase order creation date and requested delivery
date is known as :Correct Answer
Your Answer
Customer Order promised cycle time
Customer Order promised cycle time
Select The Blank
Question
One of the factors behind Japanese success story as geographic
proximity and that suppliers are often ________ around the major customers.
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Clustered
Clustered
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Implementing JIT system is a task that can't be undertaken lightly,
it will be expensive in terms of :Correct Answer
Management & effort , Initial implementation , The continuing
effort to run the system
Your Answer
Management & effort , Initial implementation , The continuing
effort to run the system
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Outsourcing to 3PL companies to world class standards allow the
company to realize their anticipated benefits:Correct Answer
Your Answer
Immediately
Immediately
True/False
Question
A two bin system is not appropriate with many stock items.
Correct Answer
Your Answer
True
False
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Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
To provide an adequate support what will be need to do with
information system?
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Major overhaul
Major overhaul
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The Technical Aspects of EDI agreement are :-
Correct Answer
coding system , The EDI that is to be employed , The Network
that is to be used
Your Answer
coding system
The EDI that is to be employed , The Network that is to be used ,
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The Data required for the IT application in the field of SCM is
mainly based on:Correct Answer
Your Answer
Decision Making
Data Structure
Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Manager participation in SCM activity 0.16 0.16
Director/GM participation in SCM activity 0.28 0.28
Vice President participation in SCM activity 0.17 0.17
President participation in SCM activity 0.14 0.14
True/False
Question
In the supply chain, a team of four player, retailer, distributor,
warehouse, factory is require to get involved for the success.
Correct Answer
True
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Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
BOM is best thought of as divided interval levels.
Correct Answer
Your Answer
True
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
How does aggregate plan created by master production schedule become
extremely detailed plan?
Correct Answer
Your Answer
MRP translates it
MRP translates it
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
If we take chair figures from MPS as chair requirement and to meet
those requirements, the package will produced a detailed production plan for :Correct Answer
Your Answer
Seats , Backs , Legs
Seats , Backs , Legs
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Spares stationery, consumable etc. are what type of inventory for
the organization?
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Common
Common
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The category of forecasting are :-
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Short Term , Medium Term , Long Term
Short Term , Medium Term , Long Term
True/False
Question
The globalization of supply chain does not change the requirement
within supply chain management.
Correct Answer
Your Answer
False
False
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Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The treasury equation refers to predict customer spending will look
at the factors like :Correct Answer
Index
Your Answer
Index
Consumer Non Durable Spending , Unemployment Rate , Inflation
Consumer Non Durable Spending , Unemployment Rate , Inflation
True/False
Question
If the supply chain do not track uncertainties than it leads to non
optimal stocking levels.
Correct Answer
Your Answer
True
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
counting?
When conformance is not achieved, what is the role of cycle
Correct Answer
To provide for cause , To provide for corrective action , To
provide for future action
Your Answer
Measure the level of conformance to expectable , To provide for
cause , To provide for corrective action
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Companies that would obviously gain very little from postponement,
experiences a radically different picture in their business like :Correct Answer
Demand with little or no uncertainty , Low value of short time
to market , Low product proliferation
Your Answer
Low value of short time to market , Low product proliferation ,
Medium inventory value
Select The Blank
Question
A further development of ________ performance measures is that a
matrix of indicators can be formulated to relate main process of Logistics to the
major long term goals.
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Logistics
Distribution
True/False
Question
Logistics covers 90% cost of manufacturing.
Correct Answer
False
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Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In any event, we prefer the forecasting method that gives which type
of Average squared error?
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Lowest
Zero
Select The Blank
Question
The indirect cost increase has the consequent ________ the
infrastructure & resources.
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Impacts on
Effects on
Select The Blank
Question
World class Logistics study is published in the year ________.
Correct Answer
Your Answer
1995
1996
Select The Blank
Question
In re-order level approach average stock levels stay more or
________ the same and are Less responsive to change in demand.
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Less
Less
Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Stock out ratio Is comparison of % of demand actually satisfied with the defined
service Is comparison of % of demand actually satisfied with the defined service
Lead time Is the time between a replenishment need arising & new deliveries being
ready for use Is the time between a replenishment need arising & new deliveries
being ready for use
Inventory service level Is % probability of stock availability to meet demands Is
% probability of stock availability to meet demands
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ABC Analysis Can be used to classify stock groups Can be used to classify stock
groups
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The operational perspective in management of inventory level are :-
Correct Answer
Deployment strategies , Setting Safety Stock level , Optimal
Level of Order Quantity
Your Answer
Setting Safety Stock level , Optimal Level of Order Quantity ,
Setting of production levels
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The data content & floors of stock record systems are needed by
which methods?
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Just in time
Just in time
True/False
Question
In order to meet the guarantee to customer for shipment of notebook
PC on same day as receipt of order, the company has to maintain significant
amount of inventory.
Correct Answer
Your Answer
True
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
JIT philosophy has following features :-
Correct Answer
Elimination of waste in many forms , Belief that ordering /
holding cost can be reduced , Continuous improvement always striving to improve
Your Answer
Elimination of waste in many forms , Belief that ordering /
holding cost can be reduced , Continuous improvement always striving to improve
Select The Blank
Question
The strength of postponement lies in its wide ________ as speed
becomes more important capability.
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Applicability
Applicability
Select The Blank
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Question
Japanese logistics performance and its ________ are paramount
priorities in their business environment.
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Effectiveness
Effectiveness
Select The Blank
Question
disruption.
Suppliers agree to give customer ________ plans to cope with
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Contingency
Contingency
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Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The starting point for any logistics, strategy must be through
understanding of the requirement of :Correct Answer Customer
Your Answer
Production
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Almost 50% of Indian industries are using which of the following
concepts?
Correct Answer TQM
Your Answer
ERP
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
JIT is :Correct Answer Top Down system , Centrally organized , Imposed production
system
Your Answer
Top Down system , Centrally organized , Implement
procurement system
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Following results are possible only & only if organisation goes for
Supply chain Priorities:Correct Answer On Time Delivery , Reduce Inventory Cost , More Revenue
Your Answer
Cycle Time , On Time Delivery , Reduce Inventory Cost
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Products, with highly unpredictable levels of demand, high
criticality, must hold high levels of stock and thereby allowing
safety margins for :Correct Answer Delivery , Lead time , Demand Fluctuation
Your Answer
Delivery , Lead time , Demand Fluctuation
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The levels at which long term decisions are made is :Correct Answer Strategic
Your Answer
Strategic
True/False
Question
In SCM concept, there is no requirement of comparing factory
responses to market place set up input.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
All movements throughout the factory is controlled by Kanbans,
and since the Kanbans specify item precisely, no defects can be
tolerated.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Most computer peripheral manufacturers have built one plant for
major market places like:Correct Answer America , Asia , Europe
Your Answer
America , Asia , Europe
Select The Blank
Question
The primary purpose of inventory is to ________ against any
uncertainty that might exist in supply chain.
Correct Answer Buffer
Your Answer
Buffer
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Outgoing inventory
Is predicted or expected
sales
Is the amount of inventory
on hand at end of planning
period
Gross Requirement
The forecast demand for
the item
Is predicted or expected
sales
Scheduled Receipt
Any scheduled receipt
from previous orders that
are currently being
processed
Any scheduled receipt from
previous orders that are
currently being processed
On hand inventory
Is the amount of inventory Is the amount of inventory
on hand at start of
on hand at start of planning
planning period
period
True/False
Question
JIT/TQM are the tools for SCM.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
In industries where it is particularly difficult to match supply can
benefit the most from implementing a postpone system.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
Postponement does guarantee win win situation under all
circumstance in spite of cost involved.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
Backorder means an unfilled customer order.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The information Enriched simulation Model is based on :Correct Answer Automatic Pipeline Inventory , OBPCS , Traditional Model
Your Answer
Automatic Pipeline Inventory , OBPCS , Traditional Model
Select The Blank
Question
In the MRP package referred in the example, the entry of
capacity data is to see if we are________ production capacity.
Correct Answer Exceeding
Your Answer
Not meeting
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
How does aggregate plan created by master production
schedule become extremely detailed plan?
Correct Answer MRP translates it
Your Answer
MRP translates it
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Modeling approaches are Which facilitate concise
For the most part give
methods
review & at the same time normative models for more
attempt to accommodate strategic decisions.
the above polarity.
Rough cut methods give
guiding policies
For the operation
decisions.
Give guiding policies for
strategic decisions.
Network design methods
For the most part give
normative models for
more strategic decisions.
For the operation
decisions.
Simulation is the method
by which
A comprehensive supply
chain model can be
analyzed.
Give normative models for
more operator decisions.
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
How many levels the supply chain management is divided into ?
Correct Answer Three
Your Answer
Three
Select The Blank
Question
The geographic placement of production facility, stocking points
& sourcing is the ________ step in creating supply chain.
Correct Answer First
Your Answer
Fifth
Select The Blank
Question
The integration will make each unit of organization understand
how the action will impact other parts of & enabling it to choose
alternative that ________ the organization goal.
Correct Answer Optimize
Your Answer
Satisfy
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Implementing JIT system is a task that can't be undertaken
lightly, it will be expensive in terms of :Correct Answer Management & effort , Initial implementation , The continuing
effort to run the system
Your Answer
Management & effort , Initial implementation , The continuing
effort to run the system
Select The Blank
Question
BOMs are structural ________ that changes relatively
infrequently.
Correct Answer Information
Your Answer
Items
Select The Blank
Question
The models that describe operational decisions are often very
________ in nature.
Correct Answer Specific
Your Answer
Specific
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is Supply Chain?
Correct Answer Network of Facility & Distribution
Your Answer
Network of Intermediate and Finished products
True/False
Question
Regardless of how inventory movement is accounted for, it must
be done correctly if accurate inventory records are to be
achieved.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
Paper or computer records require time to check ________
against recorder level.
Correct Answer Stock
Your Answer
Inventory
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The location decision in supply chain entities are concerned
with:Correct Answer Plants
Your Answer
Inventories
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
An example of multiple equation method given in an economic
model is the treasury model of which economy?
Correct Answer UK
Your Answer
US
Select The Blank
Question
The recent development within information technology and
software Engineering gives ________ opportunity for Integration
and Co-ordination.
Correct Answer Unprecedented
Your Answer
Unbelievable
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Order cost is derived from the number of order placed multiplied
by the cost of:Correct Answer Placing an order
Your Answer
Placing an order
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In master production schedule, the aim of any organization is to
have fixed period as possible to have market driven :Correct Answer Production
Your Answer
Production
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
While making back order as zero, the default data considered
are :Correct Answer Full Regular Time capacity , No over time Planning , No
Subcontracting
Your Answer
Full Regular Time capacity , No Subcontracting , No Machine
Addition.
Select The Blank
Question
As compared to minimal cost strategy the level strategy is
________.
Correct Answer Cheaper
Your Answer
Cheaper
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The category of forecasting are :Correct Answer Short Term , Medium Term , Long Term
Your Answer
True/False
Short Term , Medium Term , Long Term
Question
A two bin system is not appropriate with many stock items.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
The overtime cost per hour is ________ in minimal cost strategy.
Correct Answer £ 25
Your Answer
£ 25
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The inventory control systems are :Correct Answer Two bin , Re-order cycle , Annual demand
Your Answer
Two bin , Re-order cycle , Monthly demand
True/False
Question
The key point about structural information is that it changes
relatively infrequently.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
Kanban is not a magic bullet, it is rather an organizational shift
towards ________ of responsibility.
Correct Answer Decentralization
Your Answer
Delegation
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
In 1990, General Motor had approximately :Correct Answer 1770 suppliers , 31 Assemble parts , 30 million metric tonnes per
day of shipment
Your Answer
1770 suppliers , 31 Assemble parts , 30 million metric tonnes per
day of shipment
Select The Blank
Question
According to Ducker, Customer focus oriented logistics must be
treated as ________.
Correct Answer Cost saving centre
Your Answer
Cost saving centre
True/False
Question
JIT need to be applied to all stages of process.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Master production schedule helps to improve the performance of
the value flow across the :Correct Answer Supply chain
Your Answer
Supply chain
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The data entered for the problem scenario are :Correct Answer Planning Resources Name , Capacity Unit of Planning
Resourcing , Capacity Requirement per Product
Your Answer
Capacity Unit of Planning Resourcing , Capacity Requirement
per Product , Total Number of Planning Resources
Select The Blank
Question
Improved Quality & Delivery on Time are the benefits associated
with CBI/DTI ________ sourcing initiative.
Correct Answer partnership
Your Answer
partnership
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Semester IV
LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Select The Blank
Question
Suppliers are ________ to JIT business.
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Crucial
Necessary
Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Reliability It relates with the ability to perform the promised services with
dependability and accuracy It relates with the ability to perform the promised
services with dependability and accuracy
Quality of operation This relates to customer requirement & needs being
consistently satisfied This relates to customer requirement & needs being
consistently satisfied
Speed of operation This is efficient use of time from order to delivery This is
efficient use of time from order to delivery
Capacity Utilization This is the measure related to a maximum of an organizations
ability to provide demanded goods & service in the amount requested This is the
measure related to a maximum of an organizations ability to provide demanded
goods & service in the amount requested
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Following are some of the tools for Supply Chain Measurement :-
Correct Answer
Cash to cash cycle time , Supply Chain cycle Time , Inventory
Replenishment Cycle Time
Your Answer
Cash to cash cycle time , Supply Chain cycle Time , Inventory
Replenishment Cycle Time
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The result of all the factors is that there is not a single
integrated plan for the :Page 1
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Correct Answer
Your Answer
Organisation
Supply Chain Management
Select The Blank
Question
Customer order promised cycle time is gap between the purchase order
creation and ________.
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Requested delivery date
Requested delivery date
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Following are the parameters of Transportation Metrics :-
Correct Answer
shipped
Your Answer
shipped
Transit time , Outbound Freight cost , Freight Cost per unit
Transit time , Outbound Freight cost , Freight Cost per unit
True/False
Question
The effect of buying discount / price breaks does need to be
calculated additionally.
Correct Answer
Your Answer
False
True
True/False
Question
The advantage of using moving average for forecasting is that in
calculating the average all the observations are given equal weightage.
Correct Answer
Your Answer
True
True
True/False
Question
Inventory Turns means turns over per year for inventory procurement.
Correct Answer
Your Answer
True
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
What are the major steps in cycle counting?
Correct Answer
Cycle counting , Control group cycle counting , Random cycle
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counting
Your Answer
Control group cycle counting , Random cycle counting
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Total cost of Ownership & direct Product Profitability are focused
at a particular segment of chain intended to be used for :Correct Answer
Your Answer
Chain wide Management
Chain wide Management
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The co-ordination between various players in the supply chain is the
key for the effective :Correct Answer
Your Answer
Management
Management
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Within the production field, which process is the most significant
of the following?
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Kanban
Kanban
True/False
Question
Customer satisfaction through quality must be balanced against
environmental impact & strain on the workforce.
Correct Answer
Your Answer
True
True
Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Seamless SCM Towill Towill
Value of Information Glazer Peter Senge
Filtering Del-Vecchio Burbidge
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Industrial dynamics Burbidge Van Amstel
Select The Blank
Question
are.
We have criteria for ________ forecasts, however generalized they
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Distinguishing
Comparing
Select The Blank
Question
According the example, for minimal cost, the number of initial
workers considered is ________
Correct Answer
Your Answer
10
9
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
If the demand forecast is more accurate which will result in
inventory problems what will be its effect on Inventory Carrying and Ordering
cost?
Correct Answer
Your Answer
It will be optimized
It will be reduced
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
By not ordering chairs, we reach a stock out by which week in the
example given?
Correct Answer
Your Answer
5
6
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Mr. Lunch cross show performance which is filtered down from
corporate vision as a :Correct Answer
Your Answer
Pyramid
Pyramid
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In a traditional informational pipeline supply chain player always
received order information from :Correct Answer
Consumer
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Your Answer
Consumer
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Kanban is :-
Correct Answer
A signal or message of communication , Used to control the
flow of item through the production process , A push process
Your Answer
A signal or message of communication , Used to control the flow
of item through the production process , A push process
True/False
Question
The total cost in minimal cost strategy is £ 63400.
Correct Answer
Your Answer
True
True
Select The Blank
Question
________ is only the management philosophy which helps organisation
to move from one step to another.
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Benchmarking
Benchmarking
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In which technique when applied to the use of numbers in
forecasting, vary from high to low?
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Qualitative
Qualitative
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
embrace :-
In the Japanese concept of total productivity, for output they
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Quantity , Quality , Delivery
Quality , Delivery , Facilities
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
If the material requirement plan is accurate, then it results in
better management of :Correct Answer
Your Answer
Cash flow
Production
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Select The Blank
Question
Kanban process ________ focuses on the human factors of production.
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Indirectly
Directly
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The majority of companies said that using 3 PL services had positive
effect on :Correct Answer
Your Answer
Logistic Cost , Customer satisfaction
Logistic Cost , Customer satisfaction , Employee Morale
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What affects the forecasting of performance levels?
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Changing environment
Foreseen events
Select The Blank
Question
One of the ideas behind JIT is to reduce fixed setup cost & variable
holding cost to ________ total cost
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Drive down
Minimise
True/False
Question
Distribution & Warehousing comes under supply chain measurement.
Correct Answer
Your Answer
True
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The SCM key metrics should be closely aligned to the company's
strategic objectives. In this measurements usually covers :Correct Answer
Your Answer
Internal Business , Training , Customer
Internal Business , Training , Customer
True/False
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Question
The impact of indirect cost increase is sometimes not limited to
company implementing postponement, but affects the other players in the supply
chain.
Correct Answer
Your Answer
True
False
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
time is:-
The changes to be made in supply chain due to problem of longer lead
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Speed it up , Restructure it , Change co-ordination
Speed it up , Restructure it , Change co-ordination
Select The Blank
Question
According to Ducker, Customer focus oriented logistics must be
treated as ________.
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Cost saving centre
Cost saving centre
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The strategic decision in supply chain includes :-
Correct Answer
What products to produce , Which plants to produce them ,
Allocation of Suppliers to plants
Your Answer
What products to produce , Which plants to produce them ,
Allocation of Suppliers to plants
True/False
Question
total cost.
The economic order quantity is the order quantity that minimizes
Correct Answer
Your Answer
True
True
True/False
Question
Backorder means an unfilled customer order.
Correct Answer
Your Answer
True
False
Select The Blank
Question
For the good result, supply chain require to be very ________.
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Correct Answer
Your Answer
Transparent
Transparent
Select The Blank
Question
EOQ is very sensitive to error as long as the magnitude of cost /
demand data is ________ accurate.
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Reasonably
Completely
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The most relevant measures for capital input is that of :-
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Replacement cost
Market value
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The mechanism by which material and information flows through supply
chain, is known as :Correct Answer
Your Answer
Pipeline
Chainline
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Fixed quantity systems :-
Correct Answer
Can cope well with demand variability , Facilitate lower
stocks , Orders can not be consolidated to secure supplier discounts
Your Answer
Are easy to manage , Can cope well with demand variability ,
Facilitate lower stocks
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The media for EDI communication are :-
Correct Answer
Your Answer
LAN , Magnetic Tape/ Internet , Direct Data communication Link
Magnetic Tape/ Internet , Direct Data communication Link , VAN
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
In the single product example defined for planning into periods,
some of the options are :Correct Answer
Regular time , Hire employees , Fire employees
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Your Answer
Regular time , Hire employees , Fire employees
True/False
Question
The key point about structural information is that it changes
relatively infrequently.
Correct Answer
Your Answer
True
True
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SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Semester IV
LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Select The Blank
Question Suppliers are ________ to JIT business.
Correct Answer Crucial
Your Answer Necessary
Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Reliability It relates with the ability to perform the promised services with dependability and
accuracy It relates with the ability to perform the promised services with dependability and accuracy
Quality of operation This relates to customer requirement & needs being consistently satisfied This
relates to customer requirement & needs being consistently satisfied
Speed of operation This is efficient use of time from order to delivery This is efficient use of time
from order to delivery
Capacity Utilization This is the measure related to a maximum of an organizations ability to provide
demanded goods & service in the amount requested This is the measure related to a maximum of an
organizations ability to provide demanded goods & service in the amount requested
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Following are some of the tools for Supply Chain Measurement :Correct Answer Cash to cash cycle time , Supply Chain cycle Time , Inventory Replenishment
Cycle Time
Your Answer Cash to cash cycle time , Supply Chain cycle Time , Inventory Replenishment Cycle
Time
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The result of all the factors is that there is not a single integrated plan for the :Correct Answer Organisation
Your Answer Supply Chain Management
Select The Blank
Question Customer order promised cycle time is gap between the purchase order creation and
________.
Correct Answer Requested delivery date
Your Answer Requested delivery date
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Following are the parameters of Transportation Metrics :Correct Answer Transit time , Outbound Freight cost , Freight Cost per unit shipped
Your Answer Transit time , Outbound Freight cost , Freight Cost per unit shipped
True/False
Question The effect of buying discount / price breaks does need to be calculated additionally.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
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True/False
Question The advantage of using moving average for forecasting is that in calculating the average
all the observations are given equal weightage.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Inventory Turns means turns over per year for inventory procurement.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question What are the major steps in cycle counting?
Correct Answer Cycle counting , Control group cycle counting , Random cycle counting
Your Answer Control group cycle counting , Random cycle counting
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Total cost of Ownership & direct Product Profitability are focused at a particular
segment of chain intended to be used for :Correct Answer Chain wide Management
Your Answer Chain wide Management
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The co-ordination between various players in the supply chain is the key for the
effective :Correct Answer Management
Your Answer Management
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Within the production field, which process is the most significant of the following?
Correct Answer Kanban
Your Answer Kanban
True/False
Question Customer satisfaction through quality must be balanced against environmental impact &
strain on the workforce.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Seamless SCM Towill Towill
Value of Information Glazer Peter Senge
Filtering Del-Vecchio Burbidge
Industrial dynamics Burbidge Van Amstel
Select The Blank
Question We have criteria for ________ forecasts, however generalized they are.
Correct Answer Distinguishing
Your Answer Comparing
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Select The Blank
Question According the example, for minimal cost, the number of initial workers considered is
________
Correct Answer 10
Your Answer 9
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question If the demand forecast is more accurate which will result in inventory problems what
will be its effect on Inventory Carrying and Ordering cost?
Correct Answer It will be optimized
Your Answer It will be reduced
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question By not ordering chairs, we reach a stock out by which week in the example given?
Correct Answer 5
Your Answer 6
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Mr. Lunch cross show performance which is filtered down from corporate vision as a :Correct Answer Pyramid
Your Answer Pyramid
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question In a traditional informational pipeline supply chain player always received order
information from :Correct Answer Consumer
Your Answer Consumer
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Kanban is :Correct Answer A signal or message of communication , Used to control the flow of item through
the production process , A push process
Your Answer A signal or message of communication , Used to control the flow of item through
the production process , A push process
True/False
Question The total cost in minimal cost strategy is £ 63400.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Select The Blank
Question ________ is only the management philosophy which helps organisation to move from
one step to another.
Correct Answer Benchmarking
Your Answer Benchmarking
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question In which technique when applied to the use of numbers in forecasting, vary from high to
low?
Correct Answer Qualitative
Your Answer Qualitative
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question In the Japanese concept of total productivity, for output they embrace :-
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Correct Answer Quantity , Quality , Delivery
Your Answer Quality , Delivery , Facilities
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question If the material requirement plan is accurate, then it results in better management of :Correct Answer Cash flow
Your Answer Production
Select The Blank
Question Kanban process ________ focuses on the human factors of production.
Correct Answer Indirectly
Your Answer Directly
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The majority of companies said that using 3 PL services had positive effect on :Correct Answer Logistic Cost , Customer satisfaction
Your Answer Logistic Cost , Customer satisfaction , Employee Morale
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question What affects the forecasting of performance levels?
Correct Answer Changing environment
Your Answer Foreseen events
Select The Blank
Question One of the ideas behind JIT is to reduce fixed setup cost & variable holding cost to
________ total cost
Correct Answer Drive down
Your Answer Minimise
True/False
Question Distribution & Warehousing comes under supply chain measurement.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The SCM key metrics should be closely aligned to the company's strategic objectives. In
this measurements usually covers :Correct Answer Internal Business , Training , Customer
Your Answer Internal Business , Training , Customer
True/False
Question The impact of indirect cost increase is sometimes not limited to company implementing
postponement, but affects the other players in the supply chain.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The changes to be made in supply chain due to problem of longer lead time is:Correct Answer Speed it up , Restructure it , Change co-ordination
Your Answer Speed it up , Restructure it , Change co-ordination
Select The Blank
Question According to Ducker, Customer focus oriented logistics must be treated as ________.
Correct Answer Cost saving centre
Your Answer Cost saving centre
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Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The strategic decision in supply chain includes :Correct Answer What products to produce , Which plants to produce them , Allocation of
Suppliers to plants
Your Answer What products to produce , Which plants to produce them , Allocation of Suppliers
to plants
True/False
Question The economic order quantity is the order quantity that minimizes total cost.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Backorder means an unfilled customer order.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False
Select The Blank
Question For the good result, supply chain require to be very ________.
Correct Answer Transparent
Your Answer Transparent
Select The Blank
Question EOQ is very sensitive to error as long as the magnitude of cost / demand data is
________ accurate.
Correct Answer Reasonably
Your Answer Completely
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The most relevant measures for capital input is that of :Correct Answer Replacement cost
Your Answer Market value
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The mechanism by which material and information flows through supply chain, is
known as :Correct Answer Pipeline
Your Answer Chainline
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Fixed quantity systems :Correct Answer Can cope well with demand variability , Facilitate lower stocks , Orders can not
be consolidated to secure supplier discounts
Your Answer Are easy to manage , Can cope well with demand variability , Facilitate lower
stocks
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The media for EDI communication are :Correct Answer LAN , Magnetic Tape/ Internet , Direct Data communication Link
Your Answer Magnetic Tape/ Internet , Direct Data communication Link , VAN
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question In the single product example defined for planning into periods, some of the options
are :-
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Correct Answer Regular time , Hire employees , Fire employees
Your Answer Regular time , Hire employees , Fire employees
True/False
Question The key point about structural information is that it changes relatively infrequently.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
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. In 1996, the purchase of logistics services by 3PL on behalf of their client in
billion dollars was :25
30
28
40
2. The data content & floors of stock record systems are needed by which methods?
Just in time
Kanban
Master production schedule
M.R.P. Methods
3. In re-order level approach average stock levels stay more or
More Equally
Less Unequally the same and are Less responsive to change in demand.
4. The Data required for the IT application in the field of SCM is mainly based
on:Decision Making
Data Available
Data Structure
DBMS
5. According to Womack & Jones (1996),Who is the Prospective of SCM?
Final Customer
Manufacturer
Transporter
Supplier
6. The modeling approaches are :Network Design
Rough Cut Method
Simulation Based
Operation Based
7. The rounding of fraction need not concern, as it is unlikely that demand
forecast will be completely accurate.
True
False
8. The result of all the factors is that there is not a single integrated plan
for the :Organisation
Supply Chain Management
Production Unit
Retail Store
9. Postponement does guarantee win win situation under all circumstance in spite
of cost involved.
True
False
10. The key in effective management of the firms transport strategy is :Shipment Size
Routing
Scheduling of Equipment
Transport Vehicle Size.
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11. Improved Quality & Delivery on Time are the benefits associated with CBI/DTI
Peter Senge Lean Sterman partnership sourcing initiative.
12. The mechanism by which material and information flows through supply chain,
is known as :Pipeline
Infolog
Logistics
Chainline
13. Indirect cost increases can be caused by changes in the
Production Logistics Marketing and distribution process.
Procurement
14. Following are some of the tools for Supply Chain Measurement :Cash to cash cycle time
Supply Chain cycle Time
Inventory Replenishment Cycle Time
Training Cycle Time
15. The cost of oversupply is high in case of highly customized end products as
it is difficult to find for them:The
The
The
The
alternative
alternative
alternative
alternative
uses
suppliers
buyers
process of production
16. The information enriched factories are, therefore, able to make an informed
decision at a much earlier point in the time than the factory at the end of the
traditional supply chain.
True
False
17. Customer order promised cycle time is gap between the purchase order creation
and
Requested delivery date Goods received Purchase order placed Action
started.
18. What can a company improve by being able to postpone the production in its
existing business?
Performance
Working
Profitability
Sales
19. The Gap between purchase order creation date and requested delivery date is
known as :Customer Order promised cycle time
Manufacturing Cycle Time
Inventory Replenishment Cycle Time
DBMS
20. In MRP II, the concentration is on planning of the manufacturing resources
like :People
Machines
Storage
Requirement
21. The enriching the order decisions with market place information enables the
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factory to be much more responsive, since less supply chain Filtering is taking
place.
True
False
22. The co-ordination between various players in the supply chain is the key for
the effective :Management
Organisation
Operation
Distribution
23. The retailers undertake Pareto Analysis routinely to
Increase Calculate turnover of item.
Predict Compare
24. The integration will make each unit of organization understand how the action
will impact other parts of & enabling it to choose alternative that
Optimize
Satisfy Complete Enhance the organization goal.
25.
1. Gilmour
2. Davis
3. Billington
4. La Londe
1. 1997
1995
3. 1999
4. 1992
5. 1998
6. 1993
2.
26. The strength of postponement lies in its wide
Scope Applicability
Requirements Probabilities as speed becomes more important capability.
27. The alternative strategy to meet the increased demand will be to buy from
subcontractor if it would have been :At cheaper cost
At same cost with better quality
Better Quality Only
Faster Supplies
28. In 1990, General Motor had approximately :1770 suppliers
31 Assemble parts
30 million metric tonnes per day of shipment
10000 parts shipped per day
29. Total productivity appears the only relevant productivity measure for
decision making purpose.
True
False
30. The models that describe operational decisions are often very
Specific Simple Complex in nature.
Clear
32. Market sales data is the
Competitive Advantage Peter Senge effect Factor of
integrity Information catalyst for the whole supply chain.
33. Following results are possible only & only if organisation goes for Supply
chain Priorities:Cycle Time
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On Time Delivery
Reduce Inventory Cost
More Revenue
34. The Appraisal points for market information enriched strategy are :JIT Capacity Level
Number of Stock turns
Order Amplification
Consumer Habit fluctuation
35. How the average inventory for the stock item is represented?
By
By
By
By
1/2
3/4
1/4
3/8
stock
stock
stock
stock
36. The real benefits of Kanban will not be
Available Used Realized Utilized
until the auto-industry moves into a mixed production.
37. Most computer peripheral manufacturers have built one plant for major market
places like:America
Asia
Europe
Australia
38. The levels at which long term decisions are made is :Strategic
Tactical
Operational
Management
39. A two bin system is not appropriate with many stock items.
True
False
40. MRP typically takes into account the capacity consideration.
True
False
41. ODETTE is not applicable for automobile industry.
True
False
42. In performance scenario, in a simplistic manner provides the continuous total
productivity management cycle of :Measurement
Evaluation
Planning
Effectiveness
43. While still maintaining high service level, the objective of supply chain
manager for inventory is to :Decrease it
Maintain it
Increase it
Make Zero
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44. In practice, the data items for MPS will have normally same value in each
week.
True
False
45. What is Supply Chain?
Network
Network
Network
Network
of
of
of
of
Facility & Distribution
procurement & Transportation of Material
Intermediate and Finished products
Sales And Distribution
46. It is often important to conduct
analysis in MRP.
What-if What-when What-how What-required
47. Different machines were clustered together to eliminate :
Transportation of item
Movement of workers
Movement of tools
Transportation of inspection equipments
48. The box jenkins method requires forecasters to :To make judgments
Use their experience
Use their expert judgment
Use their Knowledge
49. How many levels the supply chain management is divided into ?
Three
Two
Four
Five
50. Products, with highly unpredictable levels of demand, high criticality, must
hold high levels of stock and thereby allowing safety margins for :Delivery
Lead time
Demand Fluctuation
Market Potential
51. In the supply chain , Material flows :Downstream
Upstream
Horizontally
Vertically
52. Marketing, Distribution, planning and Manufacturing along the supply chain
operate :Independently
Interdependently
Concurrently
Singularly
1. Modeling
1. Is the tool used test the impact of strategic level
decision have on supply chain performance.
2. Simulation
2. Is used to evaluate the impact of information sharing
and Co-Ordination.
3. System
3. Is the tool for understanding issues of organizational
decision making.
4. Analytical Solution
4. Is the facility or process of interest.
5. Is the possibility of using mathematical methods to
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obtain exact information on question of interest.
6. Is the process by which we try to gain the understanding
of how the corresponding system behaves.
54. In order to avoid a stock in a specified period, the quantity required to be
ordered is :135
145
150
125
55. The supply chain management is compared by " Cooper and Ellram" with :Relay Team
Long Distance Runner
Long Distance Jumper
Hockey Team
56. If we take chair figures from MPS as chair requirement and to meet those
requirements, the package will produced a detailed production plan for :Seats
Backs
Legs
Chairs
57. In order to meet the guarantee to customer for shipment of notebook PC on
same day as receipt of order, the company has to maintain significant amount of
inventory.
True
False
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________
Answers:
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In 1996, the purchase of logistics services by 3PL on behalf of
their client in billion dollars was :Correct Answer
25
Your Answer
25
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The data content & floors of stock record systems are needed by
which methods?
Correct Answer
Just in time
Your Answer
Master production schedule
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The alternative strategy to meet the increased demand will be to buy
from subcontractor if it would have been :Correct Answer
At cheaper cost
Your Answer
Faster Supplies
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
In 1990, General Motor had approximately :Correct Answer
1770 suppliers , 31 Assemble parts , 30 million metric tonnes
per day of shipment
Your Answer
1770 suppliers , 31 Assemble parts , 10000 parts shipped per day
True/False
Question
Total productivity appears the only relevant productivity measure
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for decision making purpose.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
False
Select The Blank
Question
The models that describe operational decisions are often very
________ in nature.
Correct Answer
Specific
Your Answer
Complex
Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Expedition More frequent & flexible delivery may be required for realignment of
process More frequent & flexible delivery may not be required for realignment of
process
Purchasing More flexible & frequent purchasing operation need to be established
for realignment of process More flexible & frequent purchasing operation need to
be established for realignment of process
Manufacturing If the installation of the most expensive components is to be
delayed as much as possible, change in the sequence & timing of manufacturing
steps may be required for realignment of process If the installation of the most
expensive components is to be delayed as much as possible, change in the sequence
& timing of manufacturing steps may be required for realignment of process
Order taking Companies that used to collect customer orders on a monthly basis
will need to shorten the information collection cycle time for realignment of
process Companies that used to collect customer orders on a weekly basis will
need to improve the information collection cycle time for realignment of process
Select The Blank
Question
Market sales data is the ________ for the whole supply chain.
Correct Answer
Information catalyst
Your Answer
Competitive Advantage
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Following results are possible only & only if organisation goes for
Supply chain Priorities:Correct Answer
On Time Delivery , Reduce Inventory Cost , More Revenue
Your Answer
On Time Delivery , Reduce Inventory Cost , More Revenue
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The Appraisal points for market information enriched strategy are :Correct Answer
JIT Capacity Level , Number of Stock turns , Order
Amplification
Your Answer
JIT Capacity Level , Number of Stock turns , Consumer Habit
fluctuation
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
How the average inventory for the stock item is represented?
Correct Answer
By 1/2 stock
Your Answer
By 1/2 stock
Select The Blank
Question
The real benefits of Kanban will not be ________ until the
auto-industry moves into a mixed production.
Correct Answer
Realized
Your Answer
Utilized
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The levels at which long term decisions are made is :Correct Answer
Strategic
Your Answer
Strategic
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True/False
Question
A two bin system is not appropriate with many stock items.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
MRP typically takes into account the capacity consideration.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
False
True/False
Question
ODETTE is not applicable for automobile industry.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
While still maintaining high service level, the objective of supply
chain manager for inventory is to :Correct Answer
Decrease it
Your Answer
Decrease it
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is Supply Chain?
Correct Answer
Network of Facility & Distribution
Your Answer
Network of Intermediate and Finished products
Select The Blank
Question
It is often important to conduct ________ analysis in MRP.
Correct Answer
What-if
Your Answer
What-if
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Different machines were clustered together to eliminate :
Correct Answer
Transportation of item
Your Answer
Movement of workers
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
How many levels the supply chain management is divided into ?
Correct Answer
Three
Your Answer
Three
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In the supply chain , Material flows :Correct Answer
Downstream
Your Answer
Horizontally
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Marketing, Distribution, planning and Manufacturing along the supply
chain operate :Correct Answer
Independently
Your Answer
Concurrently
Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Analytical Solution Is the possibility of using mathematical methods to obtain
exact information on question of interest. Is the possibility of using
mathematical methods to obtain exact information on question of interest.
Modeling Is the process by which we try to gain the understanding of how the
corresponding system behaves. Is used to evaluate the impact of information
sharing and Co-Ordination.
Simulation Is the tool for understanding issues of organizational decision
making. Is the tool used test the impact of strategic level decision have on
supply chain performance.
System Is the facility or process of interest. Is the process by which we try to
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gain the understanding of how the corresponding system behaves.
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The supply chain management is compared by " Cooper and Ellram" with
:Correct Answer
Relay Team
Your Answer
Relay Team
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
If we take chair figures from MPS as chair requirement and to meet
those requirements, the package will produced a detailed production plan for :Correct Answer
Seats , Backs , Legs
Your Answer
Seats , Backs , Legs
True/False
Question
In order to meet the guarantee to customer for shipment of notebook
PC on same day as receipt of order, the company has to maintain significant
amount of inventory.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
In re-order level approach average stock levels stay more or
________ the same and are Less responsive to change in demand.
Correct Answer
Less
Your Answer
Less
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The Data required for the IT application in the field of SCM is
mainly based on:Correct Answer
Decision Making
Your Answer
DBMS
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
According to Womack & Jones (1996),Who is the Prospective of SCM?
Correct Answer
Final Customer
Your Answer
Final Customer
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The modeling approaches are :Correct Answer
Network Design , Rough Cut Method , Simulation Based
Your Answer
Network Design , Rough Cut Method , Simulation Based
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The result of all the factors is that there is not a single
integrated plan for the :Correct Answer
Organisation
Your Answer
Supply Chain Management
True/False
Question
Postponement does guarantee win win situation under all circumstance
in spite of cost involved.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The mechanism by which material and information flows through supply
chain, is known as :Correct Answer
Pipeline
Your Answer
Pipeline
Select The Blank
Question
Indirect cost increases can be caused by changes in the ________ and
distribution process.
Correct Answer
Production
Your Answer
Production
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Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Following are some of the tools for Supply Chain Measurement :Correct Answer
Cash to cash cycle time , Supply Chain cycle Time , Inventory
Replenishment Cycle Time
Your Answer
Supply Chain cycle Time , Inventory Replenishment Cycle Time ,
Training Cycle Time
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The cost of oversupply is high in case of highly customized end
products as it is difficult to find for them:Correct Answer
The alternative uses
Your Answer
The alternative buyers
True/False
Question
The information enriched factories are, therefore, able to make an
informed decision at a much earlier point in the time than the factory at the end
of the traditional supply chain.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
Customer order promised cycle time is gap between the purchase order
creation and ________.
Correct Answer
Requested delivery date
Your Answer
Requested delivery date
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What can a company improve by being able to postpone the production
in its existing business?
Correct Answer
Performance
Your Answer
Sales
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The Gap between purchase order creation date and requested delivery
date is known as :Correct Answer
Customer Order promised cycle time
Your Answer
Customer Order promised cycle time
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
In MRP II, the concentration is on planning of the manufacturing
resources like :Correct Answer
People , Machines , Storage
Your Answer
People , Machines , Storage
True/False
Question
The enriching the order decisions with market place information
enables the factory to be much more responsive, since less supply chain Filtering
is taking place.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The co-ordination between various players in the supply chain is the
key for the effective :Correct Answer
Management
Your Answer
Management
Select The Blank
Question
The retailers undertake Pareto Analysis routinely to ________
turnover of item.
Correct Answer
Compare
Your Answer
Increase
Select The Blank
Question
The integration will make each unit of organization understand how
the action will impact other parts of & enabling it to choose alternative that
________ the organization goal.
Correct Answer
Optimize
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SCM
Your Answer
Complete
Select The Blank
Question
The strength of postponement lies in its wide ________ as speed
becomes more important capability.
Correct Answer
Applicability
Your Answer
Applicability
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Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The starting point for any logistics, strategy must be through
understanding of the requirement of :Correct Answer Customer
Your Answer
Production
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Almost 50% of Indian industries are using which of the following
concepts?
Correct Answer TQM
Your Answer
ERP
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
JIT is :Correct Answer Top Down system , Centrally organized , Imposed production
system
Your Answer
Top Down system , Centrally organized , Implement
procurement system
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Following results are possible only & only if organisation goes for
Supply chain Priorities:Correct Answer On Time Delivery , Reduce Inventory Cost , More Revenue
Your Answer
Cycle Time , On Time Delivery , Reduce Inventory Cost
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Products, with highly unpredictable levels of demand, high
criticality, must hold high levels of stock and thereby allowing
safety margins for :Correct Answer Delivery , Lead time , Demand Fluctuation
Your Answer
Delivery , Lead time , Demand Fluctuation
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The levels at which long term decisions are made is :Correct Answer Strategic
Your Answer
Strategic
True/False
Question
In SCM concept, there is no requirement of comparing factory
responses to market place set up input.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
All movements throughout the factory is controlled by Kanbans,
and since the Kanbans specify item precisely, no defects can be
tolerated.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Most computer peripheral manufacturers have built one plant for
major market places like:Correct Answer America , Asia , Europe
Your Answer
America , Asia , Europe
Select The Blank
Question
The primary purpose of inventory is to ________ against any
uncertainty that might exist in supply chain.
Correct Answer Buffer
Your Answer
Buffer
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Outgoing inventory
Is predicted or expected
sales
Is the amount of inventory
on hand at end of planning
period
Gross Requirement
The forecast demand for
the item
Is predicted or expected
sales
Scheduled Receipt
Any scheduled receipt
from previous orders that
are currently being
processed
Any scheduled receipt from
previous orders that are
currently being processed
On hand inventory
Is the amount of inventory Is the amount of inventory
on hand at start of
on hand at start of planning
planning period
period
True/False
Question
JIT/TQM are the tools for SCM.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
In industries where it is particularly difficult to match supply can
benefit the most from implementing a postpone system.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
Postponement does guarantee win win situation under all
circumstance in spite of cost involved.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
Backorder means an unfilled customer order.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The information Enriched simulation Model is based on :Correct Answer Automatic Pipeline Inventory , OBPCS , Traditional Model
Your Answer
Automatic Pipeline Inventory , OBPCS , Traditional Model
Select The Blank
Question
In the MRP package referred in the example, the entry of
capacity data is to see if we are________ production capacity.
Correct Answer Exceeding
Your Answer
Not meeting
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
How does aggregate plan created by master production
schedule become extremely detailed plan?
Correct Answer MRP translates it
Your Answer
MRP translates it
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Modeling approaches are Which facilitate concise
For the most part give
methods
review & at the same time normative models for more
attempt to accommodate strategic decisions.
the above polarity.
Rough cut methods give
guiding policies
For the operation
decisions.
Give guiding policies for
strategic decisions.
Network design methods
For the most part give
normative models for
more strategic decisions.
For the operation
decisions.
Simulation is the method
by which
A comprehensive supply
chain model can be
analyzed.
Give normative models for
more operator decisions.
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
How many levels the supply chain management is divided into ?
Correct Answer Three
Your Answer
Three
Select The Blank
Question
The geographic placement of production facility, stocking points
& sourcing is the ________ step in creating supply chain.
Correct Answer First
Your Answer
Fifth
Select The Blank
Question
The integration will make each unit of organization understand
how the action will impact other parts of & enabling it to choose
alternative that ________ the organization goal.
Correct Answer Optimize
Your Answer
Satisfy
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Implementing JIT system is a task that can't be undertaken
lightly, it will be expensive in terms of :Correct Answer Management & effort , Initial implementation , The continuing
effort to run the system
Your Answer
Management & effort , Initial implementation , The continuing
effort to run the system
Select The Blank
Question
BOMs are structural ________ that changes relatively
infrequently.
Correct Answer Information
Your Answer
Items
Select The Blank
Question
The models that describe operational decisions are often very
________ in nature.
Correct Answer Specific
Your Answer
Specific
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is Supply Chain?
Correct Answer Network of Facility & Distribution
Your Answer
Network of Intermediate and Finished products
True/False
Question
Regardless of how inventory movement is accounted for, it must
be done correctly if accurate inventory records are to be
achieved.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
Paper or computer records require time to check ________
against recorder level.
Correct Answer Stock
Your Answer
Inventory
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The location decision in supply chain entities are concerned
with:Correct Answer Plants
Your Answer
Inventories
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
An example of multiple equation method given in an economic
model is the treasury model of which economy?
Correct Answer UK
Your Answer
US
Select The Blank
Question
The recent development within information technology and
software Engineering gives ________ opportunity for Integration
and Co-ordination.
Correct Answer Unprecedented
Your Answer
Unbelievable
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Order cost is derived from the number of order placed multiplied
by the cost of:Correct Answer Placing an order
Your Answer
Placing an order
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In master production schedule, the aim of any organization is to
have fixed period as possible to have market driven :Correct Answer Production
Your Answer
Production
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
While making back order as zero, the default data considered
are :Correct Answer Full Regular Time capacity , No over time Planning , No
Subcontracting
Your Answer
Full Regular Time capacity , No Subcontracting , No Machine
Addition.
Select The Blank
Question
As compared to minimal cost strategy the level strategy is
________.
Correct Answer Cheaper
Your Answer
Cheaper
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The category of forecasting are :Correct Answer Short Term , Medium Term , Long Term
Your Answer
True/False
Short Term , Medium Term , Long Term
Question
A two bin system is not appropriate with many stock items.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
The overtime cost per hour is ________ in minimal cost strategy.
Correct Answer £ 25
Your Answer
£ 25
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The inventory control systems are :Correct Answer Two bin , Re-order cycle , Annual demand
Your Answer
Two bin , Re-order cycle , Monthly demand
True/False
Question
The key point about structural information is that it changes
relatively infrequently.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
Kanban is not a magic bullet, it is rather an organizational shift
towards ________ of responsibility.
Correct Answer Decentralization
Your Answer
Delegation
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
In 1990, General Motor had approximately :Correct Answer 1770 suppliers , 31 Assemble parts , 30 million metric tonnes per
day of shipment
Your Answer
1770 suppliers , 31 Assemble parts , 30 million metric tonnes per
day of shipment
Select The Blank
Question
According to Ducker, Customer focus oriented logistics must be
treated as ________.
Correct Answer Cost saving centre
Your Answer
Cost saving centre
True/False
Question
JIT need to be applied to all stages of process.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Master production schedule helps to improve the performance of
the value flow across the :Correct Answer Supply chain
Your Answer
Supply chain
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The data entered for the problem scenario are :Correct Answer Planning Resources Name , Capacity Unit of Planning
Resourcing , Capacity Requirement per Product
Your Answer
Capacity Unit of Planning Resourcing , Capacity Requirement
per Product , Total Number of Planning Resources
Select The Blank
Question
Improved Quality & Delivery on Time are the benefits associated
with CBI/DTI ________ sourcing initiative.
Correct Answer partnership
Your Answer
partnership
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SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Semester IV
LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Select The Blank
Question
Suppliers are ________ to JIT business.
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Crucial
Necessary
Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Reliability It relates with the ability to perform the promised services with
dependability and accuracy It relates with the ability to perform the promised
services with dependability and accuracy
Quality of operation This relates to customer requirement & needs being
consistently satisfied This relates to customer requirement & needs being
consistently satisfied
Speed of operation This is efficient use of time from order to delivery This is
efficient use of time from order to delivery
Capacity Utilization This is the measure related to a maximum of an organizations
ability to provide demanded goods & service in the amount requested This is the
measure related to a maximum of an organizations ability to provide demanded
goods & service in the amount requested
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Following are some of the tools for Supply Chain Measurement :-
Correct Answer
Cash to cash cycle time , Supply Chain cycle Time , Inventory
Replenishment Cycle Time
Your Answer
Cash to cash cycle time , Supply Chain cycle Time , Inventory
Replenishment Cycle Time
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The result of all the factors is that there is not a single
integrated plan for the :Page 1
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Correct Answer
Your Answer
Organisation
Supply Chain Management
Select The Blank
Question
Customer order promised cycle time is gap between the purchase order
creation and ________.
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Requested delivery date
Requested delivery date
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Following are the parameters of Transportation Metrics :-
Correct Answer
shipped
Your Answer
shipped
Transit time , Outbound Freight cost , Freight Cost per unit
Transit time , Outbound Freight cost , Freight Cost per unit
True/False
Question
The effect of buying discount / price breaks does need to be
calculated additionally.
Correct Answer
Your Answer
False
True
True/False
Question
The advantage of using moving average for forecasting is that in
calculating the average all the observations are given equal weightage.
Correct Answer
Your Answer
True
True
True/False
Question
Inventory Turns means turns over per year for inventory procurement.
Correct Answer
Your Answer
True
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
What are the major steps in cycle counting?
Correct Answer
Cycle counting , Control group cycle counting , Random cycle
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counting
Your Answer
Control group cycle counting , Random cycle counting
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Total cost of Ownership & direct Product Profitability are focused
at a particular segment of chain intended to be used for :Correct Answer
Your Answer
Chain wide Management
Chain wide Management
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The co-ordination between various players in the supply chain is the
key for the effective :Correct Answer
Your Answer
Management
Management
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Within the production field, which process is the most significant
of the following?
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Kanban
Kanban
True/False
Question
Customer satisfaction through quality must be balanced against
environmental impact & strain on the workforce.
Correct Answer
Your Answer
True
True
Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Seamless SCM Towill Towill
Value of Information Glazer Peter Senge
Filtering Del-Vecchio Burbidge
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Industrial dynamics Burbidge Van Amstel
Select The Blank
Question
are.
We have criteria for ________ forecasts, however generalized they
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Distinguishing
Comparing
Select The Blank
Question
According the example, for minimal cost, the number of initial
workers considered is ________
Correct Answer
Your Answer
10
9
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
If the demand forecast is more accurate which will result in
inventory problems what will be its effect on Inventory Carrying and Ordering
cost?
Correct Answer
Your Answer
It will be optimized
It will be reduced
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
By not ordering chairs, we reach a stock out by which week in the
example given?
Correct Answer
Your Answer
5
6
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Mr. Lunch cross show performance which is filtered down from
corporate vision as a :Correct Answer
Your Answer
Pyramid
Pyramid
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In a traditional informational pipeline supply chain player always
received order information from :Correct Answer
Consumer
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Your Answer
Consumer
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Kanban is :-
Correct Answer
A signal or message of communication , Used to control the
flow of item through the production process , A push process
Your Answer
A signal or message of communication , Used to control the flow
of item through the production process , A push process
True/False
Question
The total cost in minimal cost strategy is £ 63400.
Correct Answer
Your Answer
True
True
Select The Blank
Question
________ is only the management philosophy which helps organisation
to move from one step to another.
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Benchmarking
Benchmarking
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In which technique when applied to the use of numbers in
forecasting, vary from high to low?
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Qualitative
Qualitative
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
embrace :-
In the Japanese concept of total productivity, for output they
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Quantity , Quality , Delivery
Quality , Delivery , Facilities
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
If the material requirement plan is accurate, then it results in
better management of :Correct Answer
Your Answer
Cash flow
Production
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Select The Blank
Question
Kanban process ________ focuses on the human factors of production.
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Indirectly
Directly
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The majority of companies said that using 3 PL services had positive
effect on :Correct Answer
Your Answer
Logistic Cost , Customer satisfaction
Logistic Cost , Customer satisfaction , Employee Morale
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What affects the forecasting of performance levels?
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Changing environment
Foreseen events
Select The Blank
Question
One of the ideas behind JIT is to reduce fixed setup cost & variable
holding cost to ________ total cost
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Drive down
Minimise
True/False
Question
Distribution & Warehousing comes under supply chain measurement.
Correct Answer
Your Answer
True
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The SCM key metrics should be closely aligned to the company's
strategic objectives. In this measurements usually covers :Correct Answer
Your Answer
Internal Business , Training , Customer
Internal Business , Training , Customer
True/False
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Question
The impact of indirect cost increase is sometimes not limited to
company implementing postponement, but affects the other players in the supply
chain.
Correct Answer
Your Answer
True
False
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
time is:-
The changes to be made in supply chain due to problem of longer lead
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Speed it up , Restructure it , Change co-ordination
Speed it up , Restructure it , Change co-ordination
Select The Blank
Question
According to Ducker, Customer focus oriented logistics must be
treated as ________.
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Cost saving centre
Cost saving centre
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The strategic decision in supply chain includes :-
Correct Answer
What products to produce , Which plants to produce them ,
Allocation of Suppliers to plants
Your Answer
What products to produce , Which plants to produce them ,
Allocation of Suppliers to plants
True/False
Question
total cost.
The economic order quantity is the order quantity that minimizes
Correct Answer
Your Answer
True
True
True/False
Question
Backorder means an unfilled customer order.
Correct Answer
Your Answer
True
False
Select The Blank
Question
For the good result, supply chain require to be very ________.
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Correct Answer
Your Answer
Transparent
Transparent
Select The Blank
Question
EOQ is very sensitive to error as long as the magnitude of cost /
demand data is ________ accurate.
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Reasonably
Completely
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The most relevant measures for capital input is that of :-
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Replacement cost
Market value
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The mechanism by which material and information flows through supply
chain, is known as :Correct Answer
Your Answer
Pipeline
Chainline
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Fixed quantity systems :-
Correct Answer
Can cope well with demand variability , Facilitate lower
stocks , Orders can not be consolidated to secure supplier discounts
Your Answer
Are easy to manage , Can cope well with demand variability ,
Facilitate lower stocks
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The media for EDI communication are :-
Correct Answer
Your Answer
LAN , Magnetic Tape/ Internet , Direct Data communication Link
Magnetic Tape/ Internet , Direct Data communication Link , VAN
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
In the single product example defined for planning into periods,
some of the options are :Correct Answer
Regular time , Hire employees , Fire employees
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Your Answer
Regular time , Hire employees , Fire employees
True/False
Question
The key point about structural information is that it changes
relatively infrequently.
Correct Answer
Your Answer
True
True
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True/False
Question
NFW means Net financial assets in the private sector.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
False
Select The Blank
Question
The strength of postponement lies in its wide ________ as speed becomes
more important capability.
Correct Answer Applicability
Your Answer
Applicability
Select The Blank
Question
BOMs are structural ________ that changes relatively infrequently.
Correct Answer Information
Your Answer
Details
Select The Blank
Question
Customer order promised cycle time is gap between the purchase order
creation and ________.
Correct Answer Requested delivery date
Your Answer
Goods received
True/False
Question
There are no international EDI standards. The user organization require to
develop it for their operation only.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
True
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Order Processing
Material Follow-up
Material procurement
Order Picking
Material Collection
Material Collection
Order Consolidation
Material Follow-up and
Collection
Material Follow-up
True/False
Question
Orders must be phased out in time so as to ensure that there is no stock out.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The pitfalls in inventory management can be avoided by using :Correct Answer Agent Based management , Information System , Globalization
Your Answer
Agent Based management , Information System , Globalization , Localization
True/False
Question
Inventory Turns means turns over per year for inventory procurement.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Analytical Solution
Is the possibility of using
mathematical methods to
obtain exact information on
question of interest.
Is the tool for understanding
issues of organizational
decision making.
Modeling
Is the process by which we try Is the possibility of using
to gain the understanding of mathematical methods to
how the corresponding system obtain exact information on
behaves.
question of interest.
Simulation
Is the tool for understanding
issues of organizational
decision making.
Is the process by which we try
to gain the understanding of
how the corresponding system
behaves.
System
Is the facility or process of
interest.
Is the tool used test the impact
of strategic level decision have
on supply chain performance.
Select The Blank
Question
The Function for EDI software is message tracking and ________.
Correct Answer Audit Trail
Your Answer
Audit Trail
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The realignment of processing includes :Correct Answer Order taking , Purchasing , Manufacturing
Your Answer
Order taking , Purchasing , Manufacturing , Distribution
True/False
Question
The corporations production Kanban is the card which regulates the
suppliers production kanban.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
The exponenti________y smoothed moving average takes into account All
of the previous observations.
Correct Answer All
Your Answer
Majority
Select The Blank
Question
Periodic stock checks to count the stock physically enable the store to feed
in ________ figures to reconcile physical stock against book stock.
Correct Answer Adjustment
Your Answer
Adjustment
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The assumptions in the example of MPS are :Correct Answer Two employee hours per job , Initial Number of employee is ten , Initial
Inventory is Zero
Your Answer
Two employee hours per job , Initial Number of employee is ten , Initial
Inventory is Zero , Planning Period is 6 weeks
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
SCM is the management philosophy to deal with integrated material &
information flow, right from raw material to consumption of finished goods but
the focus is given to :Correct Answer End User
Your Answer
End User
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Initially the candidates for outsourcing were companies that needed to
reduce their :Correct Answer Assets
Your Answer
Non Core Activities
Select The Blank
Question
The cheapest solution is to simply ________ backorders to built up over the
planning period.
Correct Answer Allow
Your Answer
Disallow
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The MRP output consists of :Correct Answer Scheduled receipt , Projected net required , Planned order Release ,
Projected sales
Your Answer
Scheduled receipt , Projected net required , Planned order Release ,
Projected sales
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The box jenkins method requires forecasters to :Correct Answer Use their experience , Use their expert judgment , Use their Knowledge
Your Answer
To make judgments , Use their experience , Use their expert judgment , Use
their Knowledge
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
What are the major steps in cycle counting?
Correct Answer Cycle counting , Control group cycle counting , Random cycle counting
Your Answer
Cycle counting , Control group cycle counting , Random cycle counting ,
Physical inventory
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In order to avoid a stock in a specified period, the quantity required to be
ordered is :Correct Answer 135
Your Answer
150
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Which employees will have to learn to manage shorter deadline along with
order taking employees?
Correct Answer Purchasing
Your Answer
Logistics
True/False
Question
All movements throughout the factory is controlled by Kanbans, and since
the Kanbans specify item precisely, no defects can be tolerated.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In the customization of highly customized product which step has most
significant impact?
Correct Answer Production
Your Answer
Design
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In the Stage of Technological Development for IT enabled Supply Chain
following thing is very important :Correct Answer MRP-I, MRP-II, ERP
Your Answer
MRP-I, MRP-II, ERP
True/False
Question
The constant m is called smoothing constant in single exponentially
smoothing.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
The retailers undertake Pareto Analysis routinely to ________ turnover of
item.
Correct Answer Compare
Your Answer
Predict
Select The Blank
Question
A further development of ________ performance measures is that a matrix
of indicators can be formulated to relate main process of Logistics to the
major long term goals.
Correct Answer Logistics
Your Answer
Distribution
True/False
Question
Direct cost increase can be caused by product or process redesign.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
By arranging raw material deliveries at the start of day for one day's
requirement, JIT has :
Correct Answer Reduced / eliminated inventory
Your Answer
Reduced / eliminated inventory
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
How does aggregate plan created by master production schedule become
extremely detailed plan?
Correct Answer MRP translates it
Your Answer
True/False
MRP translates it
Question
If you use only Transport Kanban in Kanban process then it is known as
simple Kanban process.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The SCM key metrics should be closely aligned to the company's strategic
objectives. In this measurements usually covers :Correct Answer Internal Business , Training , Customer
Your Answer
Internal Business , Training , Customer , EDBMS
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
EDIFACT is :Correct Answer Standard in Europe in Mid 80's , Accepted by US(ANSI) to supersede X 12 ,
Promoted as world ADI Standard
Your Answer
Standard in Europe in Mid 80's , Accepted by US(ANSI) to supersede X 12 ,
Promoted as world ADI Standard , Analog system
Select The Blank
Question
The four key figures of logistics strategic environment are competition,
market served, technology and ________ satisfaction
Correct Answer Stake holder's
Your Answer
Customer's
True/False
Question
Total productivity appears the only relevant productivity measure for decision
making purpose.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The treasury equation refers to predict customer spending will look at the
factors like :Correct Answer Consumer Non Durable Spending , Unemployment Rate , Inflation Index
Your Answer
Consumer Non Durable Spending , Unemployment Rate , Inflation Index ,
Availability of products
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The upper quartile answer of the experts for automatic rapid transport was
widespread by which year?
Correct Answer 1985
Your Answer
1980
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is the technique in which, a body of experts are hired to arrive at
opinion about the future?
Correct Answer Delphi
Your Answer
Delphi
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What adds to service cost in central heating installation company if a filter
has to drive to and obtain a minor part?
Correct Answer Queue at supplier end
Your Answer
Delay in getting components
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The various basic logistics productivity ratios can be used to control
elements such as :Correct Answer Warehousing , Transportation , Customer Service
Your Answer
Warehousing , Transportation , Customer Service , Procurement
Select The Blank
Question
It is often important to conduct ________ analysis in MRP.
Correct Answer What-if
Your Answer
What-if
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What can a company improve by being able to postpone the production in its
existing business?
Correct Answer Performance
Your Answer
Profitability
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
In performance scenario, in a simplistic manner provides the continuous total
productivity management cycle of :Correct Answer Measurement , Evaluation , Planning
Your Answer
Measurement , Evaluation , Planning , Effectiveness
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
In 1990, General Motor had approximately :Correct Answer 1770 suppliers , 31 Assemble parts , 30 million metric tonnes per day of
shipment
Your Answer
1770 suppliers , 31 Assemble parts , 30 million metric tonnes per day of
shipment , 10000 parts shipped per day
LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
In performance scenario, in a simplistic manner provides the
continuous total productivity management cycle of :Correct Answer Measurement , Evaluation , Planning
Your Answer
Measurement , Evaluation , Planning
True/False
Question
The economic order quantity is the order quantity that minimizes
total cost.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
The models that describe operational decisions are often very
________ in nature.
Correct Answer Specific
Your Answer
Specific
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Which of the following are the modes of transport?
Correct Answer Rail , Ocean , Air
Your Answer
Rail , Ocean , Air
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The strategic decision in supply chain includes :Correct Answer What products to produce , Which plants to produce them ,
Allocation of Suppliers to plants
Your Answer
What products to produce , Which plants to produce them ,
Allocation of Suppliers to plants
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
What are the major steps in cycle counting?
Correct Answer Cycle counting , Control group cycle counting , Random cycle
counting
Your Answer
Cycle counting , Control group cycle counting , Random cycle
counting
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The consequence of longer lead time will often be :-
Correct Answer Less Dependability , Reduce Production Facility , Higher Levels
Of Inventory
Your Answer
Less Dependability , Reduce Production Facility , Higher Levels
Of Inventory
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Delaying the component production until shortly before demand
is known, may imply producing in :Correct Answer Small batches
Your Answer
Small batches
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Planned order release
When we need to release What we will receive each
the planned orders having period as a result of
regard to lead time
planned orders
required
Projected on hand
What the inventory level What we will each period
will be if we produce
as a receive of purchased
according to plan above & orders
demand forecast is correct
Projected net requirement What we will need in each
period to avoid stock out
i.e. the orders that should
be placed in order to avoid
such stock outs
Planned order receipt
When we need to release
the planned orders having
regard to lead time
required
What we will receive each What we will need in each
period as a result of
period to avoid stock out
planned orders
i.e. the orders that should
be placed in order to avoid
such stock outs
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What was introduced by Toyoto to have a method of controlling
production in new environment?
Correct Answer Kanban
Your Answer
Kanban
Select The Blank
Question
All of the product, process & infrastructure changes ________
will have an impact on the knowledge & skills the employees will
need to posses.
Correct Answer Outlined
Your Answer
Given
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Spares stationery, consumable etc. are what type of inventory
for the organization?
Correct Answer Common
Your Answer
Common
Select The Blank
Question
________ demand is converted into order information and
passed down through the supply chain to trigger product release
to the customer.
Correct Answer End Consumer
Your Answer
Market
True/False
Question
A two bin system is not appropriate with many stock items.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
To provide an adequate support what will be need to do with
information system?
Correct Answer Major overhaul
Your Answer
Major overhaul
Select The Blank
Question
Suppliers are ________ to JIT business.
Correct Answer Crucial
Your Answer
Important
Select The Blank
Question
The value of m reflects the weight given to the current
observation in ________ the exponentially smoothed moving
average for the specified period.
Correct Answer Calculating
Your Answer
Finalizing
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Order cost is derived from the number of order placed multiplied
by the cost of:Correct Answer Placing an order
Your Answer
Placing an order
True/False
Question
Another aspect of Toyoto production system was reduction of
setup time.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
If you use only Transport Kanban in Kanban process then it is
known as simple Kanban process.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
NFW means Net financial assets in the private sector.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
Regardless of how inventory movement is accounted for, it must
be done correctly if accurate inventory records are to be
achieved.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Which of the following is the cost in the supply contract?
Correct Answer Researching & negotiating
Your Answer
Researching & negotiating
True/False
Question
Logistics covers 90% cost of manufacturing.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
As compared to minimal cost strategy the level strategy is
________.
Correct Answer Cheaper
Your Answer
Simple
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Towill
1996
1996
Forrester
1960
1947
Amstel
1990
1960
Whiteoak
1994
1990
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The co-ordination between various players in the supply chain is
the key for the effective :Correct Answer Management
Your Answer
Management
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The result of all the factors is that there is not a single integrated
plan for the :Correct Answer Organisation
Your Answer
Organisation
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Industrial Re-engineering concepts encourage :Correct Answer Modular Organization of work , Multi-skilling , On the job training
procedures
Your Answer
Modular Organization of work , Multi-skilling , On the job training
procedures
True/False
Question
In industries where it is particularly difficult to match supply can
benefit the most from implementing a postpone system.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
In MRP II, the concentration is on planning of the manufacturing
resources like :Correct Answer People , Machines , Storage
Your Answer
People , Machines , Storage
Select The Blank
Question
BOM can have ________ levels.
Correct Answer Many
Your Answer
Two
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Historically economic techniques/methods tend to have large
forecasting errors, for which term?
Correct Answer Medium
Your Answer
Short
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Following are the functions of EDI software :Correct Answer Interfacing with VADS , Trading Partner Database , Encryption of
EDI Message
Your Answer
Interfacing with VADS , Trading Partner Database , Encryption of
EDI Message
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The concept of unfilled customer order as a measurement is
known as :Correct Answer A backorder
Your Answer
Reverse order
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The changes to be made in supply chain due to problem of
longer lead time is:Correct Answer Speed it up , Restructure it , Change co-ordination
Your Answer
Speed it up , Restructure it , Change co-ordination
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The majority of companies said that using 3 PL services had
positive effect on :Correct Answer Logistic Cost , Customer satisfaction
Your Answer
Logistic Cost , Customer satisfaction , Employee Morale
Select The Blank
Question
The purpose of the analysis is to discern some relationship
between Y1 values observed so far in order to ________ us to
forecast future values of Y1.
Correct Answer Enable
Your Answer
Enable
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
EDI agreement Legal Aspects covers :Correct Answer Internet cyber law , Time that message will be retained ,
Procedure for settling any dispute
Your Answer
Time that message will be retained , Procedure for settling any
dispute , Legal Jurisdiction for settling dispute
Select The Blank
Question
In the MRP package referred in the example, the entry of
capacity data is to see if we are________ production capacity.
Correct Answer Exceeding
Your Answer
Meeting
Select The Blank
Question
The multi plant co-ordination is to coordinate the ________ plans
of several plants.
Correct Answer Production
Your Answer
Supply chain
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The Combination of integrated & Non-integrated measures may
allow PLAYER in supply chain to assess :Correct Answer Chain as a whole
Your Answer
Chain as a whole
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
If a defective piece was found in Kanban then what happened to
production of specified quantity in Kanban?
Correct Answer Quantity was not met
Your Answer
Quantity was not met
True/False
Question
Defects per million opportunities(DPMO) is concept of Four
Sigma.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
The visual record process is only a sub-process in Japanese
Kanban Management system.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In a traditional informational pipeline supply chain player always
received order information from :Correct Answer Consumer
Your Answer
Wholesaler
Select The Blank
Question
Exponential smoothing can be viewed as forecast
continually________ by the forecast error just made.
Correct Answer Updated
Your Answer
Improved
LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
True/False
Question
The total cost in minimal cost
strategy is £ 63400.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer Your Answer
Poka-yoke
Means foolproof Means foolproof
machines &
machines &
method, so as method, so as to
to prevent
prevent
production
production
mistake
mistake
Andon
Means trouble
lights which
immediately
signals to
production line
that there is a
problem to be
solved
Means trouble
lights which
immediately
signals to
production line
that there is a
problem to be
solved
Jikoda
Enabling
machines to be
autonomous &
able to
automatically
detect defects
Enabling
machines to be
autonomous &
able to
automatically
detect defects
Shojinka
Means a
workforce
flexible enough
to cope with
changes in
production &
using different
machines
Means a
workforce
flexible enough
to cope with
changes in
production &
using different
machines
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
As per the cost information, the
lot for lot rule can be derived for
which particular item?
Correct Answer Least costly
Your Answer
Economic one
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer Your Answer
Order
Processing
Material Follow- Material
up
Processing and
Supply
Order Picking
Material
Collection
Order
Consolidation
Material Follow- Material
up and
procurement
Collection
Material Followup and
Collection
Select The Blank
Question
All of the product, process &
infrastructure changes ________
will have an impact on the
knowledge & skills the
employees will need to posses.
Correct Answer Outlined
Your Answer
Detailed
True/False
Question
Inventory Turns means turns
over per year for inventory
procurement.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
A two bin system is not
appropriate with many stock
items.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Key indicators on which
Japanese concentrate their
efforts on continuous
improvement Kaizen are :Correct Answer Quality , Price , Delivery
Your Answer
Quality , Price , Delivery
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The category of forecasting are :Correct Answer Short Term , Medium Term ,
Long Term
Your Answer
Short Term , Medium Term ,
Long Term
True/False
Question
ODETTE is not applicable for
automobile industry.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The location decision in supply
chain entities are concerned
with:Correct Answer Plants
Your Answer
Transportation
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
An example of multiple equation
method given in an economic
model is the treasury model of
which economy?
Correct Answer UK
Your Answer
UK
True/False
Question
For a fixed time re-order cycle
system, the time at risk is reorder lead time plus the re-order
cycle time.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True/False
Question
True
By going beyond internal supply
chain & including external
suppliers and customers does
not expose opportunities for
improving internal operations.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
False
Select The Blank
Question
One of the ideas behind JIT is to
reduce fixed setup cost &
variable holding cost to
________ total cost
Correct Answer Drive down
Your Answer
Reduce
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In 1996, the purchase of logistics
services by 3PL on behalf of their
client in billion dollars was :Correct Answer 25
Your Answer
25
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Implementing JIT system is a
task that can't be undertaken
lightly, it will be expensive in
terms of :Correct Answer Management & effort , Initial
implementation , The continuing
effort to run the system
Your Answer
Management & effort , Initial
implementation , The continuing
effort to run the system
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The changes to be made in
supply chain due to problem of
longer lead time is:Correct Answer Speed it up , Restructure it ,
Change co-ordination
Your Answer
Speed it up , Restructure it ,
Change co-ordination
Select The Blank
Question
The third party providers who can
________ the need of transition
from their focus on product
oriented services to new
strategies like long term business
partnerships will most likely enjoy
long term success.
Correct Answer Meet
Your Answer
Arrange
True/False
Question
In practice, the data items for
MPS will have normally same
value in each week.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
The overtime cost per hour is
________ in minimal cost
strategy.
Correct Answer £ 25
Your Answer
£ 25
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The levels at which long term
decisions are made is :Correct Answer Strategic
Your Answer
Strategic
True/False
Question
MRP package can be used to
examine, meeting the
predetermined production
schedule for chairs.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is Supply Chain?
Correct Answer Network of Facility & Distribution
Your Answer
Network of Facility & Distribution
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Following are the parameters of
Transportation Metrics :Correct Answer Transit time , Outbound Freight
cost , Freight Cost per unit
shipped
Your Answer
Transit time , Outbound Freight
cost , Freight Cost per unit
shipped
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Marketing, Distribution, planning
and Manufacturing along the
supply chain operate :Correct Answer Independently
Your Answer
Independently
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In the supply chain , Material
flows :Correct Answer Downstream
Your Answer
Downstream
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The MRP output consists of :Correct Answer Scheduled receipt , Projected net
required , Planned order Release
, Projected sales
Your Answer
Scheduled receipt , Projected net
required , Planned order Release
, Projected sales
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Risk a stock out can be faced
because of :Correct Answer Delay in resupply , Higher than
anticipated usage , Unpredictable
demand
Your Answer
Delay in resupply , Higher than
anticipated usage , Unpredictable
demand
Select The Blank
Question
The cheapest solution is to
simply ________ backorders to
built up over the planning period.
Correct Answer Allow
Your Answer
Let
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In the field of IT enabled Supply
Chain, "TPS" means:Correct Answer Transaction Processing system
Your Answer
Transaction Processing system
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
How does aggregate plan
created by master production
schedule become extremely
detailed plan?
Correct Answer MRP translates it
Your Answer
MRP translates it
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
In the Japanese concept of total
productivity, for output they
embrace :Correct Answer Quantity , Quality , Delivery
Your Answer
Quantity , Quality , Delivery
Select The Blank
Question
By being able to postpone the
production to the point where
________ is better known, the
company can greatly improve its
forecasting abilities.
Correct Answer Demand
Your Answer
Needs
Select The Blank
Question
Category C items are relatively
unimportant inventory items &
are responsible for ________%
of inventory cost.
Correct Answer 5
Your Answer
5
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The inventory control systems
are :Correct Answer Two bin , Re-order cycle , Annual
demand
Your Answer
Two bin , Re-order cycle ,
Monthly demand
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
How many levels the supply
chain management is divided into
?
Correct Answer Three
Your Answer
Three
Select The Blank
Question
________ is only the
management philosophy which
helps organisation to move from
one step to another.
Correct Answer Benchmarking
Your Answer
Benchmarking
True/False
Question
General Co-ordination is the
integration of different function,
i.e. production planning,
purchasing, sales and
distribution.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Which is the tool Available with
the industry to learn the business
outside to plan the policy for
success?
Correct Answer Benchmarking
Your Answer
TQM
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In the Supply Chain approach the
example for the Individual set of
Business activities is the :Correct Answer Logistics Activities
Your Answer
Logistics Activities
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The co-ordination between
various players in the supply
chain is the key for the effective
:Correct Answer Management
Your Answer
Operation
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
While still maintaining high
service level, the objective of
supply chain manager for
inventory is to :Correct Answer Decrease it
Your Answer
Make Zero
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Spares stationery, consumable
etc. are what type of inventory for
the organization?
Correct Answer Common
Your Answer
Common
Select The Blank
Question
ODETTE an EDI Format is
developed & used by
________motor Industry.
Correct Answer European
Your Answer
European
True/False
Question
The measures suggested by
Balloy have limited application,
mainly at the strategic rather that
operational level.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The factors likely to generate
future business are :Correct Answer Integrated Logistics Function ,
Expertise In Information System
Your Answer
Integrated Logistics Function ,
Expertise In Information System ,
Specialized Logistics Function
True/False
Question
NFW means Net financial assets in the private sector.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
False
Select The Blank
Question
The strength of postponement lies in its wide ________ as speed becomes
more important capability.
Correct Answer Applicability
Your Answer
Applicability
Select The Blank
Question
BOMs are structural ________ that changes relatively infrequently.
Correct Answer Information
Your Answer
Details
Select The Blank
Question
Customer order promised cycle time is gap between the purchase order
creation and ________.
Correct Answer Requested delivery date
Your Answer
Goods received
True/False
Question
There are no international EDI standards. The user organization require to
develop it for their operation only.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
True
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Order Processing
Material Follow-up
Material procurement
Order Picking
Material Collection
Material Collection
Order Consolidation
Material Follow-up and
Collection
Material Follow-up
True/False
Question
Orders must be phased out in time so as to ensure that there is no stock out.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The pitfalls in inventory management can be avoided by using :Correct Answer Agent Based management , Information System , Globalization
Your Answer
Agent Based management , Information System , Globalization , Localization
True/False
Question
Inventory Turns means turns over per year for inventory procurement.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Analytical Solution
Is the possibility of using
mathematical methods to
obtain exact information on
question of interest.
Is the tool for understanding
issues of organizational
decision making.
Modeling
Is the process by which we try Is the possibility of using
to gain the understanding of mathematical methods to
how the corresponding system obtain exact information on
behaves.
question of interest.
Simulation
Is the tool for understanding
issues of organizational
decision making.
Is the process by which we try
to gain the understanding of
how the corresponding system
behaves.
System
Is the facility or process of
interest.
Is the tool used test the impact
of strategic level decision have
on supply chain performance.
Select The Blank
Question
The Function for EDI software is message tracking and ________.
Correct Answer Audit Trail
Your Answer
Audit Trail
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The realignment of processing includes :Correct Answer Order taking , Purchasing , Manufacturing
Your Answer
Order taking , Purchasing , Manufacturing , Distribution
True/False
Question
The corporations production Kanban is the card which regulates the
suppliers production kanban.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
The exponenti________y smoothed moving average takes into account All
of the previous observations.
Correct Answer All
Your Answer
Majority
Select The Blank
Question
Periodic stock checks to count the stock physically enable the store to feed
in ________ figures to reconcile physical stock against book stock.
Correct Answer Adjustment
Your Answer
Adjustment
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The assumptions in the example of MPS are :Correct Answer Two employee hours per job , Initial Number of employee is ten , Initial
Inventory is Zero
Your Answer
Two employee hours per job , Initial Number of employee is ten , Initial
Inventory is Zero , Planning Period is 6 weeks
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
SCM is the management philosophy to deal with integrated material &
information flow, right from raw material to consumption of finished goods but
the focus is given to :Correct Answer End User
Your Answer
End User
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Initially the candidates for outsourcing were companies that needed to
reduce their :Correct Answer Assets
Your Answer
Non Core Activities
Select The Blank
Question
The cheapest solution is to simply ________ backorders to built up over the
planning period.
Correct Answer Allow
Your Answer
Disallow
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The MRP output consists of :Correct Answer Scheduled receipt , Projected net required , Planned order Release ,
Projected sales
Your Answer
Scheduled receipt , Projected net required , Planned order Release ,
Projected sales
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The box jenkins method requires forecasters to :Correct Answer Use their experience , Use their expert judgment , Use their Knowledge
Your Answer
To make judgments , Use their experience , Use their expert judgment , Use
their Knowledge
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
What are the major steps in cycle counting?
Correct Answer Cycle counting , Control group cycle counting , Random cycle counting
Your Answer
Cycle counting , Control group cycle counting , Random cycle counting ,
Physical inventory
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In order to avoid a stock in a specified period, the quantity required to be
ordered is :Correct Answer 135
Your Answer
150
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Which employees will have to learn to manage shorter deadline along with
order taking employees?
Correct Answer Purchasing
Your Answer
Logistics
True/False
Question
All movements throughout the factory is controlled by Kanbans, and since
the Kanbans specify item precisely, no defects can be tolerated.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In the customization of highly customized product which step has most
significant impact?
Correct Answer Production
Your Answer
Design
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In the Stage of Technological Development for IT enabled Supply Chain
following thing is very important :Correct Answer MRP-I, MRP-II, ERP
Your Answer
MRP-I, MRP-II, ERP
True/False
Question
The constant m is called smoothing constant in single exponentially
smoothing.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
The retailers undertake Pareto Analysis routinely to ________ turnover of
item.
Correct Answer Compare
Your Answer
Predict
Select The Blank
Question
A further development of ________ performance measures is that a matrix
of indicators can be formulated to relate main process of Logistics to the
major long term goals.
Correct Answer Logistics
Your Answer
Distribution
True/False
Question
Direct cost increase can be caused by product or process redesign.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
By arranging raw material deliveries at the start of day for one day's
requirement, JIT has :
Correct Answer Reduced / eliminated inventory
Your Answer
Reduced / eliminated inventory
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
How does aggregate plan created by master production schedule become
extremely detailed plan?
Correct Answer MRP translates it
Your Answer
True/False
MRP translates it
Question
If you use only Transport Kanban in Kanban process then it is known as
simple Kanban process.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The SCM key metrics should be closely aligned to the company's strategic
objectives. In this measurements usually covers :Correct Answer Internal Business , Training , Customer
Your Answer
Internal Business , Training , Customer , EDBMS
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
EDIFACT is :Correct Answer Standard in Europe in Mid 80's , Accepted by US(ANSI) to supersede X 12 ,
Promoted as world ADI Standard
Your Answer
Standard in Europe in Mid 80's , Accepted by US(ANSI) to supersede X 12 ,
Promoted as world ADI Standard , Analog system
Select The Blank
Question
The four key figures of logistics strategic environment are competition,
market served, technology and ________ satisfaction
Correct Answer Stake holder's
Your Answer
Customer's
True/False
Question
Total productivity appears the only relevant productivity measure for decision
making purpose.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The treasury equation refers to predict customer spending will look at the
factors like :Correct Answer Consumer Non Durable Spending , Unemployment Rate , Inflation Index
Your Answer
Consumer Non Durable Spending , Unemployment Rate , Inflation Index ,
Availability of products
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The upper quartile answer of the experts for automatic rapid transport was
widespread by which year?
Correct Answer 1985
Your Answer
1980
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is the technique in which, a body of experts are hired to arrive at
opinion about the future?
Correct Answer Delphi
Your Answer
Delphi
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What adds to service cost in central heating installation company if a filter
has to drive to and obtain a minor part?
Correct Answer Queue at supplier end
Your Answer
Delay in getting components
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The various basic logistics productivity ratios can be used to control
elements such as :Correct Answer Warehousing , Transportation , Customer Service
Your Answer
Warehousing , Transportation , Customer Service , Procurement
Select The Blank
Question
It is often important to conduct ________ analysis in MRP.
Correct Answer What-if
Your Answer
What-if
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What can a company improve by being able to postpone the production in its
existing business?
Correct Answer Performance
Your Answer
Profitability
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
In performance scenario, in a simplistic manner provides the continuous total
productivity management cycle of :Correct Answer Measurement , Evaluation , Planning
Your Answer
Measurement , Evaluation , Planning , Effectiveness
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
In 1990, General Motor had approximately :Correct Answer 1770 suppliers , 31 Assemble parts , 30 million metric tonnes per day of
shipment
Your Answer
1770 suppliers , 31 Assemble parts , 30 million metric tonnes per day of
shipment , 10000 parts shipped per day
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is the meaning of EDIFACT ?
Correct Answer Electronic Data Interchanged for Administration , Commerce &
Transport
Your Answer
Electronic Data Interchanged for Administration , Corporate
Technology
Select The Blank
Question
Suppliers agree to give customer ________ plans to cope with
disruption.
Correct Answer Contingency
Your Answer
Improvement
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In the customization of highly customized product which step has most
significant impact?
Correct Answer Production
Your Answer
Design
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
EDIFACT is :Correct Answer Standard in Europe in Mid 80's , Accepted by US(ANSI) to supersede
X 12 , Promoted as world ADI Standard
Your Answer
Standard in Europe in Mid 80's , Accepted by US(ANSI) to supersede
X 12 , Promoted as world ADI Standard
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is required to facilitate logistics process of quickly moving
material on numerous work stations on the production line?
Correct Answer Clean & well organized environment
Your Answer
Good material movement system
Select The Blank
Question
Once we have all the information we should be able to ________ in
terms of when to place order with suppliers.
Correct Answer Calculate
Your Answer
Prepare
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The cost of oversupply is high in case of highly customized end
products as it is difficult to find for them:Correct Answer The alternative uses
Your Answer
The alternative suppliers
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The American National standards which are developed for replacing
various sector standards is known as:Correct Answer ANSI X 12
Your Answer
ANSI X 12
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The implications of introducing consolidation centre were :Correct Answer How many centers to have? , Location of centres , Size of centres
Your Answer
Location of centres , Size of centres , To which GM plant centres will
send?
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
The impact of postponement Significant value was
Carry out more variety
of coloration until the
created in value chain &
without increasing inventory
customer uses the product manufacturing cost & safety
stock both decreased
The impact of postponement Inventory was cut to half
in case of PC company
Carry out more variety by
slightly increasing inventory
The impact of postponement Decrease in inventory made
of customization of printer to up for the increased cost in
DC areas
creating some assembly
function at DC level
Decrease in inventory made
up for the increased cost in
creating some assembly
function at DC level
The impact of postponement Carry out more variety
Significant value was created
in RPAG
without increasing inventory in value chain & safety stock
also decreases partially
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In a traditional informational pipeline supply chain player always
received order information from :Correct Answer Consumer
Your Answer
Distributor
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The term productivity is often ill-defined but basically, it's measurement
is that of a prescribed output to the resources :Correct Answer Consumed
Your Answer
Used
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In the supply chain , Material flows :Correct Answer Downstream
Your Answer
Downstream
True/False
Question
The estimate is that the 3 PL industry will quadruple its size in next five
years.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In the current business scenario Indian organisations require to
improve customer service to become perfect in :Correct Answer Customer centric process
Your Answer
Business Analysis
True/False
Question
In an ideal world we would like a forecasting method for which all
errors are near zero.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
Simple method for Time series forecasting is to take a ________
Average.
Correct Answer Moving
Your Answer
Non Weighted Moving
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The globalization has forced local companies to improve following:Correct Answer Manufacturing Practices , Supply Chain Management , Inventory
Levels and Distribution Capabilities
Your Answer
Distribution Network , Supply Chain Management , Inventory Levels
and Distribution Capabilities
Select The Blank
Question
According to Ducker, Customer focus oriented logistics must be treated
as ________.
Correct Answer Cost saving centre
Your Answer
Policy Matter
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
If the requirement of chairs as given are 135 in week 3, 90 in week 5,
60 in week 6 then the requirement of seats are :Correct Answer 25 in week 1 , 90 in week 3 , 60 in week 4
Your Answer
25 in week 1 , 90 in week 3 , 60 in week 4
Select The Blank
Question
The realistic ________ demonstrate the benefits of a holistic view of
supply chain information flow.
Correct Answer Simulation Model
Your Answer
Simulation Model
Select The Blank
Question
The mode choice aspect of transport decisions are more ________
ones, as they are closely linked with inventory decision.
Correct Answer Strategic
Your Answer
Locational
Select The Blank
Question
From the output by MRP package for chairs in the example, we are
advised to place an order for ________ legs in week 2.
Correct Answer Overhead
Your Answer
Overhead
True/False
Question
The constraints in multiple equation methods will probably be different
for different groups.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
If a defective piece was found in Kanban then what happened to
production of specified quantity in Kanban?
Correct Answer Quantity was not met
Your Answer
Quantity was made by replacing defective component
Select The Blank
Question
________ is activity which is outsourced by most of Indian companies.
Correct Answer Warehousing
Your Answer
Billing
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
What are the prerequisites for change while Switching over to SCM?
Correct Answer Pressure For the Change , Shared Vision , Capacity for Change
Your Answer
Shared Vision , Capacity for Change , Outbound Training
Select The Blank
Question
Kanban process ________ focuses on the human factors of
production.
Correct Answer Indirectly
Your Answer
Indirectly
True/False
Question
It would be impossible to find the minimum cost solution manually.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
False
True/False
Question
All forecasting methods require complex calculations and therefore are
ideally suited to be done by a computer.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
In SCM metrics, Training means :Correct Answer Inhouse training , APICS Membership , Certification Training
Your Answer
Inhouse training , APICS Membership , Certification Training
True/False
Question
Incoming inventory is the receiving of the items, as a result of buying in
from external or internal suppliers
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
If the requirement of chairs as given are 135 in week 3, 90 in week 5,
60 in week 6 then the requirement of backs are :Correct Answer 85 in week 1 , 90 in week 3 , 60 in week 4
Your Answer
60 in week 4
Select The Blank
Question
If demand is known & steady, then ________ inventory can be
estimated.
Correct Answer Average
Your Answer
True/False
Question
Final
By going beyond internal supply chain & including external suppliers
and customers does not expose opportunities for improving internal
operations.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The competitive priorities in operations strategy are :Correct Answer Cost , Quality , Time
Your Answer
Cost , Quality , Time
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In both marking stock and order, which cost is incurred?
Correct Answer Stock acquisition
Your Answer
Stock acquisition
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Modeling approaches are
methods
Which facilitate concise
Give guiding policies for
review & at the same time
strategic decisions.
attempt to accommodate the
above polarity.
Rough cut methods give
guiding policies
For the operation decisions. Give normative models for
more operator decisions.
Network design methods
For the most part give
normative models for more
strategic decisions.
Simulation is the method by A comprehensive supply
which
chain model can be
analyzed.
True/False
Question
A comprehensive supply
chain model can be
analyzed.
For the most part give
normative models for more
strategic decisions.
Retailers are not interested in low stock run.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
False
Select The Blank
Question
________ is only the management philosophy which helps
organisation to move from one step to another.
Correct Answer Benchmarking
Your Answer
Push Base system
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Realignment of infrastructure includes :-
Correct Answer Production & warehouse premises , Production equipment ,
Information & IT system
Your Answer
Production & warehouse premises , Production equipment , Supplies
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
In Supply Chain Management, the goal is to be able to replace
inventory of :Correct Answer Manufacturers , Suppliers , Customers
Your Answer
Manufacturers , Suppliers , Distributors
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
When conformance is not achieved, what is the role of cycle counting?
Correct Answer To provide for cause , To provide for corrective action , To provide for
future action
Your Answer
Measure the level of conformance to expectable , To provide for
corrective action , To provide for future action
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The problems faced by the HP DCs due to traditional system were :Correct Answer Large finished goods inventory , Additional stock to handle all the
product proliferation , Increasing emphasize placed on speed
Your Answer
Large finished goods inventory , Additional stock to handle all the
product proliferation , Increasing emphasize placed on speed
True/False
Question
For a fixed time re-order cycle system, the time at risk is re-order lead
time plus the re-order cycle time.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
False
True/False
Question
There are no international EDI standards. The user organization
require to develop it for their operation only.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
SCM is the management philosophy to deal with integrated material &
information flow, right from raw material to consumption of finished
goods but the focus is given to :Correct Answer End User
Your Answer
Question
End User
The fire in 1997 forced Toyoto to embark upon review of
________ that were sourced from single supplier.
Correct Answer Components
Your Answer
Raw Materials
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The cycle time measured from the firm plan order until final
production is reported, is known as :Correct Answer Manufacturing Cycle Time
Your Answer
Manufacturing Cycle Time
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The minimum number of products unit in stock at the end of each
week corresponds to what type of stock in the case of unforeseen
demand?
Correct Answer Safety
Your Answer
Safety
True/False
Question
The marketing effort is somewhat restricted by the necessity to
sell leftover products following year.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
To provide an adequate support what will be need to do with
information system?
Correct Answer Major overhaul
Your Answer
Major overhaul
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The various basic logistics productivity ratios can be used to
control elements such as :Correct Answer Warehousing , Transportation , Customer Service
Your Answer
Warehousing , Transportation , Customer Service
Select The Blank
Question
Paper or computer records require time to check ________
against recorder level.
Correct Answer Stock
Your Answer
Availability
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The strategic decision in supply chain includes :-
Correct Answer What products to produce , Which plants to produce them ,
Allocation of Suppliers to plants
Your Answer
What products to produce , Which plants to produce them , What
products to sell
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Spares stationery, consumable etc. are what type of inventory for
the organization?
Correct Answer Common
Your Answer
Common
Select The Blank
Question
One of the factors behind Japanese success story as geographic
proximity and that suppliers are often ________ around the major
customers.
Correct Answer Clustered
Your Answer
Scattered
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Companies that would obviously gain very little from
postponement, experiences a radically different picture in their
business like :Correct Answer Demand with little or no uncertainty , Low value of short time to
market , Low product proliferation
Your Answer
Demand with little or no uncertainty , Low value of short time to
market , Low product proliferation
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is the advantage of IT for monitoring the supply chain
performance?
Correct Answer Statistics is generated
Your Answer
Statistics is generated
Select The Blank
Question
The hiring cost of one employee is ________ in minimal cost
strategy.
Correct Answer £ 500
Your Answer
£ 475
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Inadequate & excess inventory both are revenue losses for a
business so as to avoid this, which of the following is required?
Correct Answer TQM & JIT
Your Answer
True/False
FMCG
Question
Distribution & Warehousing comes under supply chain
measurement.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
The enriching the order decisions with market place information
enables the factory to be much more responsive, since less
supply chain Filtering is taking place.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Which of the following are the modes of transport?
Correct Answer Rail , Ocean , Air
Your Answer
Rail , Ocean , Air
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The co-ordination between various players in the supply chain is
the key for the effective :Correct Answer Management
Your Answer
Management
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
It is the requirement of Enriched supply chain players to cope up
with :Correct Answer Rapidly changing order rates
Your Answer
Inventory control
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The result of all the factors is that there is not a single integrated
plan for the :Correct Answer Organisation
Your Answer
Supply Chain Management
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In management, construction of a strategic framework for
productivity and performance analysis is required for :Correct Answer Logistics management
Your Answer
Logistics management
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Holding costs are expressed as a % of stock values. What is the
percentage?
Correct Answer 15% - 30%
Your Answer
20% - 30%
True/False
Question
The measures suggested by Balloy have limited application,
mainly at the strategic rather that operational level.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
True
LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Select The Blank
Question
The fire in 1997 forced Toyoto to embark upon review of
________ that were sourced from single supplier.
Correct Answer Components
Your Answer
Raw Materials
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The cycle time measured from the firm plan order until final
production is reported, is known as :Correct Answer Manufacturing Cycle Time
Your Answer
Manufacturing Cycle Time
Select The Blank
Question
The geographic placement of production facility, stocking
points & sourcing is the ________ step in creating supply
chain.
Correct Answer First
Your Answer
First
True/False
Question
Regardless of how inventory movement is accounted for, it
must be done correctly if accurate inventory records are to be
achieved.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
The basic operators framework ________ that there is a link
between capabilities & strategy on one hand & capabilities &
resources & infrastructure on the other hand.
Correct Answer Implies
Your Answer
Implies
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The SCM key metrics should be closely aligned to the
company's strategic objectives. In this measurements usually
covers :Correct Answer Internal Business , Training , Customer
Your Answer
Internal Business , Training , Customer
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The changes to be made in supply chain due to problem of
longer lead time is:Correct Answer Speed it up , Restructure it , Change co-ordination
Your Answer
Speed it up , Restructure it , Change co-ordination
True/False
Question
JIT need to be applied to all stages of process.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
Outsourcing is not without risks, in fact the benefits are
________ more transparent with risks Often being hidden
initially.
Correct Answer Often
Your Answer
Mostly
Select The Blank
Question
The multi plant co-ordination is to coordinate the ________
plans of several plants.
Correct Answer Production
Your Answer
Distribution
Select The Blank
Question
The real benefits of Kanban will not be ________ until the
auto-industry moves into a mixed production.
Correct Answer Realized
Your Answer
True/False
Utilized
Question
Defects per million opportunities(DPMO) is concept of Four
Sigma.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
The economic order quantity is the order quantity that
minimizes total cost.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
EDI agreement Legal Aspects covers :Correct Answer Internet cyber law , Time that message will be retained ,
Procedure for settling any dispute
Your Answer
Time that message will be retained , Procedure for settling
any dispute , Legal Jurisdiction for settling dispute
True/False
Question
There may be a temptation to dismiss the Kaizen concept
particularly suited to Japanese mentality.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Product Champion
Andraski
Poul Jonh
Pull & Push concept
discussion
Hoeskstra & Romme
Andraski
Simulation Model
Sterman
Glazer
Player concept
Forrester(1960)
Forrester(1960)
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
How many levels the supply chain management is divided
into ?
Correct Answer Three
Your Answer
True/False
Question
Four
If the supply chain do not track uncertainties than it leads to
non optimal stocking levels.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
The enrichment mechanism is an ________ point of sales
link.
Correct Answer Electronic
Your Answer
Critical
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The levels at which long term decisions are made is :Correct Answer Strategic
Your Answer
Management
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Other Unit production
cost
The cost of production of The cost of holding one
one unit of the product
unit in stock at the end of
that is not accounted in each Month.
employee cost.
Hiring cost
The cost of hiring an
employee.
Unit inventory holding
cost
The cost of holding one The cost of production of
unit in stock at the end of one unit of the product
each period.
that is not accounted in
employee cost.
Unit subcontracting cost The cost of each unit
bought from external
source.
The cost of hiring an
employee.
The cost of holding one
unit procured from
external source at the end
of each period.
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is Supply Chain?
Correct Answer Network of Facility & Distribution
Your Answer
Network of Facility & Distribution
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Marketing, Distribution, planning and Manufacturing along the
supply chain operate :Correct Answer Independently
Your Answer
Independently
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The supply chain management is compared by " Cooper and
Ellram" with :Correct Answer Relay Team
Your Answer
Long Distance Runner
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Industrial Re-engineering concepts encourage :Correct Answer Modular Organization of work , Multi-skilling , On the job
training procedures
Your Answer
Modular Organization of work , Multi-skilling , Minimum level
of quality to satisfy customers
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
While still maintaining high service level, the objective of
supply chain manager for inventory is to :Correct Answer Decrease it
Your Answer
Decrease it
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The minimum number of products unit in stock at the end of
each week corresponds to what type of stock in the case of
unforeseen demand?
Correct Answer Safety
Your Answer
Safety
True/False
Question
The marketing effort is somewhat restricted by the necessity
to sell leftover products following year.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
To provide an adequate support what will be need to do with
information system?
Correct Answer Major overhaul
Your Answer
Major overhaul
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The various basic logistics productivity ratios can be used to
control elements such as :Correct Answer Warehousing , Transportation , Customer Service
Your Answer
Warehousing , Transportation , Customer Service
Select The Blank
Question
Paper or computer records require time to check ________
against recorder level.
Correct Answer Stock
Your Answer
Availability
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The strategic decision in supply chain includes :Correct Answer What products to produce , Which plants to produce them ,
Allocation of Suppliers to plants
Your Answer
What products to produce , Which plants to produce them ,
What products to sell
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Spares stationery, consumable etc. are what type of
inventory for the organization?
Correct Answer Common
Your Answer
Common
Select The Blank
Question
One of the factors behind Japanese success story as
geographic proximity and that suppliers are often ________
around the major customers.
Correct Answer Clustered
Your Answer
Scattered
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Companies that would obviously gain very little from
postponement, experiences a radically different picture in
their business like :Correct Answer Demand with little or no uncertainty , Low value of short time
to market , Low product proliferation
Your Answer
Demand with little or no uncertainty , Low value of short time
to market , Low product proliferation
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is the advantage of IT for monitoring the supply chain
performance?
Correct Answer Statistics is generated
Your Answer
Statistics is generated
Select The Blank
Question
The hiring cost of one employee is ________ in minimal cost
strategy.
Correct Answer £ 500
Your Answer
£ 475
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Inadequate & excess inventory both are revenue losses for a
business so as to avoid this, which of the following is
required?
Correct Answer TQM & JIT
Your Answer
FMCG
True/False
Question
Distribution & Warehousing comes under supply chain
measurement.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
The enriching the order decisions with market place
information enables the factory to be much more responsive,
since less supply chain Filtering is taking place.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Which of the following are the modes of transport?
Correct Answer Rail , Ocean , Air
Your Answer
Rail , Ocean , Air
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The co-ordination between various players in the supply
chain is the key for the effective :Correct Answer Management
Your Answer
Management
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
It is the requirement of Enriched supply chain players to cope
up with :Correct Answer Rapidly changing order rates
Your Answer
Inventory control
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The result of all the factors is that there is not a single
integrated plan for the :Correct Answer Organisation
Your Answer
Supply Chain Management
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In management, construction of a strategic framework for
productivity and performance analysis is required for :Correct Answer Logistics management
Your Answer
Logistics management
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Holding costs are expressed as a % of stock values. What is
the percentage?
Correct Answer 15% - 30%
Your Answer
20% - 30%
True/False
Question
The measures suggested by Balloy have limited application,
mainly at the strategic rather that operational level.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
True
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Semester IV
LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Following results are possible only & only if organisation goes for Supply chain
Priorities:Correct Answer Reduce Inventory Cost , More Revenue , On Time Delivery
Your Answer Reduce Inventory Cost , Cycle Time , On Time Delivery
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Product lines with highly customized end product find it difficult to forecast on product
basis :Correct Answer The demand
Your Answer The demand
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The supply chain management is compared by " Cooper and Ellram" with :Correct Answer Relay Team
Your Answer Relay Team
True/False
Question All forecasting methods require complex calculations and therefore are ideally suited to
be done by a computer.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
True/False
Question The measures suggested by Balloy have limited application, mainly at the strategic
rather that operational level.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Which is the system in which production is demand driven, coordinated with actual
customer demand?
Correct Answer Pull Base System
Your Answer Push Base system
Select The Blank
Question BOM can have ________ levels.
Correct Answer Many
Your Answer Two
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Different machines were clustered together to eliminate :
Correct Answer Transportation of item
Your Answer Transportation of item
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question How many levels the supply chain management is divided into ?
Correct Answer Three
Your Answer Three
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True/False
Question Warehousing & Transportation are not at all related activity in SCM.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
Select The Blank
Question In the MRP package referred in the example, the entry of capacity data is to see if we
are________ production capacity.
Correct Answer Exceeding
Your Answer Not meeting
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Both the ordering system fixed quantity at variable times and variable quantity at fixed
times has implications for :Correct Answer Safety stock , Operational responsiveness , Level of risk involved given variable
supply
Your Answer Safety stock , Operational responsiveness , Level of risk involved given variable
supply
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The levels at which long term decisions are made is :Correct Answer Strategic
Your Answer Tactical
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The Gap between purchase order creation date and requested delivery date is known as :Correct Answer Customer Order promised cycle time
Your Answer Customer Order promised cycle time
Select The Blank
Question One of the factors behind Japanese success story as geographic proximity and that
suppliers are often ________ around the major customers.
Correct Answer Clustered
Your Answer Clustered
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Implementing JIT system is a task that can't be undertaken lightly, it will be expensive in
terms of :Correct Answer Management & effort , Initial implementation , The continuing effort to run the
system
Your Answer Management & effort , Initial implementation , The continuing effort to run the
system
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Outsourcing to 3PL companies to world class standards allow the company to realize
their anticipated benefits:Correct Answer Immediately
Your Answer Immediately
True/False
Question A two bin system is not appropriate with many stock items.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
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Question To provide an adequate support what will be need to do with information system?
Correct Answer Major overhaul
Your Answer Major overhaul
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The Technical Aspects of EDI agreement are :Correct Answer coding system , The EDI that is to be employed , The Network that is to be used
Your Answer The EDI that is to be employed , The Network that is to be used , coding system
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The Data required for the IT application in the field of SCM is mainly based on:Correct Answer Decision Making
Your Answer Data Structure
Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Manager participation in SCM activity 0.16 0.16
Director/GM participation in SCM activity 0.28 0.28
Vice President participation in SCM activity 0.17 0.17
President participation in SCM activity 0.14 0.14
True/False
Question In the supply chain, a team of four player, retailer, distributor, warehouse, factory is
require to get involved for the success.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question BOM is best thought of as divided interval levels.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question How does aggregate plan created by master production schedule become extremely
detailed plan?
Correct Answer MRP translates it
Your Answer MRP translates it
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question If we take chair figures from MPS as chair requirement and to meet those requirements,
the package will produced a detailed production plan for :Correct Answer Seats , Backs , Legs
Your Answer Seats , Backs , Legs
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Spares stationery, consumable etc. are what type of inventory for the organization?
Correct Answer Common
Your Answer Common
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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Question The category of forecasting are :Correct Answer Short Term , Medium Term , Long Term
Your Answer Short Term , Medium Term , Long Term
True/False
Question The globalization of supply chain does not change the requirement within supply chain
management.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The treasury equation refers to predict customer spending will look at the factors like :Correct Answer Consumer Non Durable Spending , Unemployment Rate , Inflation Index
Your Answer Consumer Non Durable Spending , Unemployment Rate , Inflation Index
True/False
Question If the supply chain do not track uncertainties than it leads to non optimal stocking levels.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question When conformance is not achieved, what is the role of cycle counting?
Correct Answer To provide for cause , To provide for corrective action , To provide for future
action
Your Answer Measure the level of conformance to expectable , To provide for cause , To provide
for corrective action
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Companies that would obviously gain very little from postponement, experiences a
radically different picture in their business like :Correct Answer Demand with little or no uncertainty , Low value of short time to market , Low
product proliferation
Your Answer Low value of short time to market , Low product proliferation , Medium inventory
value
Select The Blank
Question A further development of ________ performance measures is that a matrix of indicators
can be formulated to relate main process of Logistics to the major long term goals.
Correct Answer Logistics
Your Answer Distribution
True/False
Question Logistics covers 90% cost of manufacturing.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question In any event, we prefer the forecasting method that gives which type of Average squared
error?
Correct Answer Lowest
Your Answer Zero
Select The Blank
Question The indirect cost increase has the consequent ________ the infrastructure & resources.
Correct Answer Impacts on
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Your Answer Effects on
Select The Blank
Question World class Logistics study is published in the year ________.
Correct Answer 1995
Your Answer 1996
Select The Blank
Question In re-order level approach average stock levels stay more or ________ the same and are
Less responsive to change in demand.
Correct Answer Less
Your Answer Less
Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Stock out ratio Is comparison of % of demand actually satisfied with the defined service Is
comparison of % of demand actually satisfied with the defined service
Lead time Is the time between a replenishment need arising & new deliveries being ready for use Is
the time between a replenishment need arising & new deliveries being ready for use
Inventory service level Is % probability of stock availability to meet demands Is % probability of
stock availability to meet demands
ABC Analysis Can be used to classify stock groups Can be used to classify stock groups
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The operational perspective in management of inventory level are :Correct Answer Deployment strategies , Setting Safety Stock level , Optimal Level of Order
Quantity
Your Answer Setting Safety Stock level , Optimal Level of Order Quantity , Setting of production
levels
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The data content & floors of stock record systems are needed by which methods?
Correct Answer Just in time
Your Answer Just in time
True/False
Question In order to meet the guarantee to customer for shipment of notebook PC on same day as
receipt of order, the company has to maintain significant amount of inventory.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question JIT philosophy has following features :Correct Answer Elimination of waste in many forms , Belief that ordering / holding cost can be
reduced , Continuous improvement always striving to improve
Your Answer Elimination of waste in many forms , Belief that ordering / holding cost can be
reduced , Continuous improvement always striving to improve
Select The Blank
Question The strength of postponement lies in its wide ________ as speed becomes more
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important capability.
Correct Answer Applicability
Your Answer Applicability
Select The Blank
Question Japanese logistics performance and its ________ are paramount priorities in their
business environment.
Correct Answer Effectiveness
Your Answer Effectiveness
Select The Blank
Question Suppliers agree to give customer ________ plans to cope with disruption.
Correct Answer Contingency
Your Answer Contingency
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Select The Blank
Question
Suppliers are ________ to JIT business.
Correct Answer
Crucial
Your Answer
Necessary
Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Reliability It relates with the ability to perform the promised services with
dependability and accuracy It relates with the ability to perform the promised
services with dependability and accuracy
Quality of operation This relates to customer requirement & needs being
consistently satisfied This relates to customer requirement & needs being
consistently satisfied
Speed of operation This is efficient use of time from order to delivery This is
efficient use of time from order to delivery
Capacity Utilization This is the measure related to a maximum of an organizations
ability to provide demanded goods & service in the amount requested This is the
measure related to a maximum of an organizations ability to provide demanded
goods & service in the amount requested
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Following are some of the tools for Supply Chain Measurement :Correct Answer
Cash to cash cycle time , Supply Chain cycle Time , Inventory
Replenishment Cycle Time
Your Answer
Cash to cash cycle time , Supply Chain cycle Time , Inventory
Replenishment Cycle Time
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The result of all the factors is that there is not a single
integrated plan for the :Correct Answer
Organisation
Your Answer
Supply Chain Management
Select The Blank
Question
Customer order promised cycle time is gap between the purchase order
creation and ________.
Correct Answer
Requested delivery date
Your Answer
Requested delivery date
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Following are the parameters of Transportation Metrics :Correct Answer
Transit time , Outbound Freight cost , Freight Cost per unit
shipped
Your Answer
Transit time , Outbound Freight cost , Freight Cost per unit
shipped
True/False
Question
The effect of buying discount / price breaks does need to be
calculated additionally.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
The advantage of using moving average for forecasting is that in
calculating the average all the observations are given equal weightage.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
Inventory Turns means turns over per year for inventory procurement.
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Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
What are the major steps in cycle counting?
Correct Answer
Cycle counting , Control group cycle counting , Random cycle
counting
Your Answer
Control group cycle counting , Random cycle counting
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Total cost of Ownership & direct Product Profitability are focused
at a particular segment of chain intended to be used for :Correct Answer
Chain wide Management
Your Answer
Chain wide Management
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The co-ordination between various players in the supply chain is the
key for the effective :Correct Answer
Management
Your Answer
Management
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Within the production field, which process is the most significant
of the following?
Correct Answer
Kanban
Your Answer
Kanban
True/False
Question
Customer satisfaction through quality must be balanced against
environmental impact & strain on the workforce.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Seamless SCM Towill Towill
Value of Information Glazer Peter Senge
Filtering Del-Vecchio Burbidge
Industrial dynamics Burbidge Van Amstel
Select The Blank
Question
We have criteria for ________ forecasts, however generalized they
are.
Correct Answer
Distinguishing
Your Answer
Comparing
Select The Blank
Question
According the example, for minimal cost, the number of initial
workers considered is ________
Correct Answer
10
Your Answer
9
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
If the demand forecast is more accurate which will result in
inventory problems what will be its effect on Inventory Carrying and Ordering
cost?
Correct Answer
It will be optimized
Your Answer
It will be reduced
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
By not ordering chairs, we reach a stock out by which week in the
example given?
Correct Answer
5
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Your Answer
6
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Mr. Lunch cross show performance which is filtered down from
corporate vision as a :Correct Answer
Pyramid
Your Answer
Pyramid
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In a traditional informational pipeline supply chain player always
received order information from :Correct Answer
Consumer
Your Answer
Consumer
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Kanban is :Correct Answer
A signal or message of communication , Used to control the
flow of item through the production process , A push process
Your Answer
A signal or message of communication , Used to control the flow
of item through the production process , A push process
True/False
Question
The total cost in minimal cost strategy is £ 63400.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
________ is only the management philosophy which helps organisation
to move from one step to another.
Correct Answer
Benchmarking
Your Answer
Benchmarking
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In which technique when applied to the use of numbers in
forecasting, vary from high to low?
Correct Answer
Qualitative
Your Answer
Qualitative
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
In the Japanese concept of total productivity, for output they
embrace :Correct Answer
Quantity , Quality , Delivery
Your Answer
Quality , Delivery , Facilities
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
If the material requirement plan is accurate, then it results in
better management of :Correct Answer
Cash flow
Your Answer
Production
Select The Blank
Question
Kanban process ________ focuses on the human factors of production.
Correct Answer
Indirectly
Your Answer
Directly
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The majority of companies said that using 3 PL services had positive
effect on :Correct Answer
Logistic Cost , Customer satisfaction
Your Answer
Logistic Cost , Customer satisfaction , Employee Morale
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What affects the forecasting of performance levels?
Correct Answer
Changing environment
Your Answer
Foreseen events
Select The Blank
Question
One of the ideas behind JIT is to reduce fixed setup cost & variable
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holding cost to ________ total cost
Correct Answer
Drive down
Your Answer
Minimise
True/False
Question
Distribution & Warehousing comes under supply chain measurement.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The SCM key metrics should be closely aligned to the company's
strategic objectives. In this measurements usually covers :Correct Answer
Internal Business , Training , Customer
Your Answer
Internal Business , Training , Customer
True/False
Question
The impact of indirect cost increase is sometimes not limited to
company implementing postponement, but affects the other players in the supply
chain.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The changes to be made in supply chain due to problem of longer lead
time is:Correct Answer
Speed it up , Restructure it , Change co-ordination
Your Answer
Speed it up , Restructure it , Change co-ordination
Select The Blank
Question
According to Ducker, Customer focus oriented logistics must be
treated as ________.
Correct Answer
Cost saving centre
Your Answer
Cost saving centre
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The strategic decision in supply chain includes :Correct Answer
What products to produce , Which plants to produce them ,
Allocation of Suppliers to plants
Your Answer
What products to produce , Which plants to produce them ,
Allocation of Suppliers to plants
True/False
Question
The economic order quantity is the order quantity that minimizes
total cost.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
Backorder means an unfilled customer order.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
False
Select The Blank
Question
For the good result, supply chain require to be very ________.
Correct Answer
Transparent
Your Answer
Transparent
Select The Blank
Question
EOQ is very sensitive to error as long as the magnitude of cost /
demand data is ________ accurate.
Correct Answer
Reasonably
Your Answer
Completely
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The most relevant measures for capital input is that of :Correct Answer
Replacement cost
Your Answer
Market value
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Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The mechanism by which material and information flows through supply
chain, is known as :Correct Answer
Pipeline
Your Answer
Chainline
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Fixed quantity systems :Correct Answer
Can cope well with demand variability , Facilitate lower
stocks , Orders can not be consolidated to secure supplier discounts
Your Answer
Are easy to manage , Can cope well with demand variability ,
Facilitate lower stocks
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The media for EDI communication are :Correct Answer
LAN , Magnetic Tape/ Internet , Direct Data communication Link
Your Answer
Magnetic Tape/ Internet , Direct Data communication Link , VAN
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
In the single product example defined for planning into periods,
some of the options are :Correct Answer
Regular time , Hire employees , Fire employees
Your Answer
Regular time , Hire employees , Fire employees
True/False
Question
The key point about structural information is that it changes
relatively infrequently.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
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LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Following results are possible only & only if organisation goes for
Supply chain Priorities:Correct Answer
Reduce Inventory Cost , More Revenue , On Time Delivery
Your Answer
Reduce Inventory Cost , Cycle Time , On Time Delivery
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Product lines with highly customized end product find it difficult
to forecast on product basis :Correct Answer
The demand
Your Answer
The demand
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The supply chain management is compared by " Cooper and Ellram" with
:Correct Answer
Relay Team
Your Answer
Relay Team
True/False
Question
All forecasting methods require complex calculations and therefore
are ideally suited to be done by a computer.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
The measures suggested by Balloy have limited application, mainly at
the strategic rather that operational level.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Which is the system in which production is demand driven,
coordinated with actual customer demand?
Correct Answer
Pull Base System
Your Answer
Push Base system
Select The Blank
Question
BOM can have ________ levels.
Correct Answer
Many
Your Answer
Two
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Different machines were clustered together to eliminate :
Correct Answer
Transportation of item
Your Answer
Transportation of item
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
How many levels the supply chain management is divided into ?
Correct Answer
Three
Your Answer
Three
True/False
Question
Warehousing & Transportation are not at all related activity in SCM.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
Select The Blank
Question
In the MRP package referred in the example, the entry of capacity
data is to see if we are________ production capacity.
Correct Answer
Exceeding
Your Answer
Not meeting
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Both the ordering system fixed quantity at variable times and
variable quantity at fixed times has implications for :Page 1
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Correct Answer
Safety stock , Operational responsiveness , Level of risk
involved given variable supply
Your Answer
Safety stock , Operational responsiveness , Level of risk
involved given variable supply
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The levels at which long term decisions are made is :Correct Answer
Strategic
Your Answer
Tactical
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The Gap between purchase order creation date and requested delivery
date is known as :Correct Answer
Customer Order promised cycle time
Your Answer
Customer Order promised cycle time
Select The Blank
Question
One of the factors behind Japanese success story as geographic
proximity and that suppliers are often ________ around the major customers.
Correct Answer
Clustered
Your Answer
Clustered
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Implementing JIT system is a task that can't be undertaken lightly,
it will be expensive in terms of :Correct Answer
Management & effort , Initial implementation , The continuing
effort to run the system
Your Answer
Management & effort , Initial implementation , The continuing
effort to run the system
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Outsourcing to 3PL companies to world class standards allow the
company to realize their anticipated benefits:Correct Answer
Immediately
Your Answer
Immediately
True/False
Question
A two bin system is not appropriate with many stock items.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
To provide an adequate support what will be need to do with
information system?
Correct Answer
Major overhaul
Your Answer
Major overhaul
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The Technical Aspects of EDI agreement are :Correct Answer
coding system , The EDI that is to be employed , The Network
that is to be used
Your Answer
The EDI that is to be employed , The Network that is to be used ,
coding system
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The Data required for the IT application in the field of SCM is
mainly based on:Correct Answer
Decision Making
Your Answer
Data Structure
Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Manager participation in SCM activity 0.16 0.16
Director/GM participation in SCM activity 0.28 0.28
Vice President participation in SCM activity 0.17 0.17
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President participation in SCM activity 0.14 0.14
True/False
Question
In the supply chain, a team of four player, retailer, distributor,
warehouse, factory is require to get involved for the success.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
BOM is best thought of as divided interval levels.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
How does aggregate plan created by master production schedule become
extremely detailed plan?
Correct Answer
MRP translates it
Your Answer
MRP translates it
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
If we take chair figures from MPS as chair requirement and to meet
those requirements, the package will produced a detailed production plan for :Correct Answer
Seats , Backs , Legs
Your Answer
Seats , Backs , Legs
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Spares stationery, consumable etc. are what type of inventory for
the organization?
Correct Answer
Common
Your Answer
Common
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The category of forecasting are :Correct Answer
Short Term , Medium Term , Long Term
Your Answer
Short Term , Medium Term , Long Term
True/False
Question
The globalization of supply chain does not change the requirement
within supply chain management.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The treasury equation refers to predict customer spending will look
at the factors like :Correct Answer
Consumer Non Durable Spending , Unemployment Rate , Inflation
Index
Your Answer
Consumer Non Durable Spending , Unemployment Rate , Inflation
Index
True/False
Question
If the supply chain do not track uncertainties than it leads to non
optimal stocking levels.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
When conformance is not achieved, what is the role of cycle
counting?
Correct Answer
To provide for cause , To provide for corrective action , To
provide for future action
Your Answer
Measure the level of conformance to expectable , To provide for
cause , To provide for corrective action
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Companies that would obviously gain very little from postponement,
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experiences a radically different picture in their business like :Correct Answer
Demand with little or no uncertainty , Low value of short time
to market , Low product proliferation
Your Answer
Low value of short time to market , Low product proliferation ,
Medium inventory value
Select The Blank
Question
A further development of ________ performance measures is that a
matrix of indicators can be formulated to relate main process of Logistics to the
major long term goals.
Correct Answer
Logistics
Your Answer
Distribution
True/False
Question
Logistics covers 90% cost of manufacturing.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In any event, we prefer the forecasting method that gives which type
of Average squared error?
Correct Answer
Lowest
Your Answer
Zero
Select The Blank
Question
The indirect cost increase has the consequent ________ the
infrastructure & resources.
Correct Answer
Impacts on
Your Answer
Effects on
Select The Blank
Question
World class Logistics study is published in the year ________.
Correct Answer
1995
Your Answer
1996
Select The Blank
Question
In re-order level approach average stock levels stay more or
________ the same and are Less responsive to change in demand.
Correct Answer
Less
Your Answer
Less
Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Stock out ratio Is comparison of % of demand actually satisfied with the defined
service Is comparison of % of demand actually satisfied with the defined service
Lead time Is the time between a replenishment need arising & new deliveries being
ready for use Is the time between a replenishment need arising & new deliveries
being ready for use
Inventory service level Is % probability of stock availability to meet demands Is
% probability of stock availability to meet demands
ABC Analysis Can be used to classify stock groups Can be used to classify stock
groups
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The operational perspective in management of inventory level are :Correct Answer
Deployment strategies , Setting Safety Stock level , Optimal
Level of Order Quantity
Your Answer
Setting Safety Stock level , Optimal Level of Order Quantity ,
Setting of production levels
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The data content & floors of stock record systems are needed by
which methods?
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Correct Answer
Just in time
Your Answer
Just in time
True/False
Question
In order to meet the guarantee to customer for shipment of notebook
PC on same day as receipt of order, the company has to maintain significant
amount of inventory.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
JIT philosophy has following features :Correct Answer
Elimination of waste in many forms , Belief that ordering /
holding cost can be reduced , Continuous improvement always striving to improve
Your Answer
Elimination of waste in many forms , Belief that ordering /
holding cost can be reduced , Continuous improvement always striving to improve
Select The Blank
Question
The strength of postponement lies in its wide ________ as speed
becomes more important capability.
Correct Answer
Applicability
Your Answer
Applicability
Select The Blank
Question
Japanese logistics performance and its ________ are paramount
priorities in their business environment.
Correct Answer
Effectiveness
Your Answer
Effectiveness
Select The Blank
Question
Suppliers agree to give customer ________ plans to cope with
disruption.
Correct Answer
Contingency
Your Answer
Contingency
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LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The starting point for any logistics, strategy must be through
understanding of the requirement of :Correct Answer Customer
Your Answer
Production
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Almost 50% of Indian industries are using which of the following
concepts?
Correct Answer TQM
Your Answer
ERP
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
JIT is :Correct Answer Top Down system , Centrally organized , Imposed production
system
Your Answer
Top Down system , Centrally organized , Implement
procurement system
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Following results are possible only & only if organisation goes for
Supply chain Priorities:Correct Answer On Time Delivery , Reduce Inventory Cost , More Revenue
Your Answer
Cycle Time , On Time Delivery , Reduce Inventory Cost
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Products, with highly unpredictable levels of demand, high
criticality, must hold high levels of stock and thereby allowing
safety margins for :Correct Answer Delivery , Lead time , Demand Fluctuation
Your Answer
Delivery , Lead time , Demand Fluctuation
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The levels at which long term decisions are made is :Correct Answer Strategic
Your Answer
True/False
Strategic
Question
In SCM concept, there is no requirement of comparing factory
responses to market place set up input.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
All movements throughout the factory is controlled by Kanbans,
and since the Kanbans specify item precisely, no defects can be
tolerated.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Most computer peripheral manufacturers have built one plant for
major market places like:Correct Answer America , Asia , Europe
Your Answer
America , Asia , Europe
Select The Blank
Question
The primary purpose of inventory is to ________ against any
uncertainty that might exist in supply chain.
Correct Answer Buffer
Your Answer
Buffer
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Outgoing inventory
Is predicted or expected
sales
Is the amount of inventory
on hand at end of planning
period
Gross Requirement
The forecast demand for
the item
Is predicted or expected
sales
Scheduled Receipt
Any scheduled receipt
from previous orders that
are currently being
processed
Any scheduled receipt from
previous orders that are
currently being processed
On hand inventory
Is the amount of inventory Is the amount of inventory
on hand at start of
on hand at start of planning
planning period
period
True/False
Question
JIT/TQM are the tools for SCM.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
In industries where it is particularly difficult to match supply can
benefit the most from implementing a postpone system.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
Postponement does guarantee win win situation under all
circumstance in spite of cost involved.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
Backorder means an unfilled customer order.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The information Enriched simulation Model is based on :Correct Answer Automatic Pipeline Inventory , OBPCS , Traditional Model
Your Answer
Automatic Pipeline Inventory , OBPCS , Traditional Model
Select The Blank
Question
In the MRP package referred in the example, the entry of
capacity data is to see if we are________ production capacity.
Correct Answer Exceeding
Your Answer
Not meeting
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
How does aggregate plan created by master production
schedule become extremely detailed plan?
Correct Answer MRP translates it
Your Answer
MRP translates it
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Modeling approaches are Which facilitate concise
For the most part give
methods
review & at the same time normative models for more
attempt to accommodate strategic decisions.
the above polarity.
Rough cut methods give
guiding policies
For the operation
decisions.
Give guiding policies for
strategic decisions.
Network design methods
For the most part give
normative models for
more strategic decisions.
For the operation
decisions.
Simulation is the method
by which
A comprehensive supply
chain model can be
analyzed.
Give normative models for
more operator decisions.
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
How many levels the supply chain management is divided into ?
Correct Answer Three
Your Answer
Three
Select The Blank
Question
The geographic placement of production facility, stocking points
& sourcing is the ________ step in creating supply chain.
Correct Answer First
Your Answer
Fifth
Select The Blank
Question
The integration will make each unit of organization understand
how the action will impact other parts of & enabling it to choose
alternative that ________ the organization goal.
Correct Answer Optimize
Your Answer
Satisfy
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Implementing JIT system is a task that can't be undertaken
lightly, it will be expensive in terms of :Correct Answer Management & effort , Initial implementation , The continuing
effort to run the system
Your Answer
Management & effort , Initial implementation , The continuing
effort to run the system
Select The Blank
Question
BOMs are structural ________ that changes relatively
infrequently.
Correct Answer Information
Your Answer
Items
Select The Blank
Question
The models that describe operational decisions are often very
________ in nature.
Correct Answer Specific
Your Answer
Specific
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is Supply Chain?
Correct Answer Network of Facility & Distribution
Your Answer
Network of Intermediate and Finished products
True/False
Question
Regardless of how inventory movement is accounted for, it must
be done correctly if accurate inventory records are to be
achieved.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
Paper or computer records require time to check ________
against recorder level.
Correct Answer Stock
Your Answer
Inventory
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The location decision in supply chain entities are concerned
with:Correct Answer Plants
Your Answer
Inventories
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
An example of multiple equation method given in an economic
model is the treasury model of which economy?
Correct Answer UK
Your Answer
US
Select The Blank
Question
The recent development within information technology and
software Engineering gives ________ opportunity for Integration
and Co-ordination.
Correct Answer Unprecedented
Your Answer
Unbelievable
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Order cost is derived from the number of order placed multiplied
by the cost of:Correct Answer Placing an order
Your Answer
Placing an order
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In master production schedule, the aim of any organization is to
have fixed period as possible to have market driven :Correct Answer Production
Your Answer
Production
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
While making back order as zero, the default data considered
are :Correct Answer Full Regular Time capacity , No over time Planning , No
Subcontracting
Your Answer
Full Regular Time capacity , No Subcontracting , No Machine
Addition.
Select The Blank
Question
As compared to minimal cost strategy the level strategy is
________.
Correct Answer Cheaper
Your Answer
Cheaper
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The category of forecasting are :Correct Answer Short Term , Medium Term , Long Term
Your Answer
True/False
Short Term , Medium Term , Long Term
Question
A two bin system is not appropriate with many stock items.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
The overtime cost per hour is ________ in minimal cost strategy.
Correct Answer £ 25
Your Answer
£ 25
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The inventory control systems are :Correct Answer Two bin , Re-order cycle , Annual demand
Your Answer
Two bin , Re-order cycle , Monthly demand
True/False
Question
The key point about structural information is that it changes
relatively infrequently.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
Kanban is not a magic bullet, it is rather an organizational shift
towards ________ of responsibility.
Correct Answer Decentralization
Your Answer
Delegation
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
In 1990, General Motor had approximately :Correct Answer 1770 suppliers , 31 Assemble parts , 30 million metric tonnes per
day of shipment
Your Answer
1770 suppliers , 31 Assemble parts , 30 million metric tonnes per
day of shipment
Select The Blank
Question
According to Ducker, Customer focus oriented logistics must be
treated as ________.
Correct Answer Cost saving centre
Your Answer
Cost saving centre
True/False
Question
JIT need to be applied to all stages of process.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Master production schedule helps to improve the performance of
the value flow across the :Correct Answer Supply chain
Your Answer
Supply chain
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The data entered for the problem scenario are :Correct Answer Planning Resources Name , Capacity Unit of Planning
Resourcing , Capacity Requirement per Product
Your Answer
Capacity Unit of Planning Resourcing , Capacity Requirement
per Product , Total Number of Planning Resources
Select The Blank
Question
Improved Quality & Delivery on Time are the benefits associated
with CBI/DTI ________ sourcing initiative.
Correct Answer partnership
Your Answer
partnership
LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The decision on mode of transport are influenced by geographical placements of :Correct Answer Plants & Warehouse
Your Answer
Supplier Location
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is the meaning of EDIFACT ?
Correct Answer Electronic Data Interchanged for Administration , Commerce & Transport
Your Answer
Electronic Data Interchanged for Administration , Commerce & Transport
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The levels at which long term decisions are made is :Correct Answer Strategic
Your Answer
Strategic
True/False
Question
Regardless of how inventory movement is accounted for, it must be done correctly if
accurate inventory records are to be achieved.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The implications of introducing consolidation centre were :Correct Answer How many centers to have? , Location of centres , Size of centres
Your Answer
How many centers to have? , Location of centres , Size of centres , To which GM plant
centres will send?
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Which of the following are the modes of transport?
Correct Answer Rail , Ocean , Air
Your Answer
Barrel , Rail , Ocean , Air
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
JIT is a suitable production system, when :Correct Answer A reasonable number of units made , A product is of high value , Setup time on machine
is short
Your Answer
A reasonable number of units made , A product is of high value , Setup time on machine
is short , Quality may be assured
Sem - 4th Supply Chain Management
1
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
After the World War II, average production rate of American worker compared to that of
Japanese worker was :Correct Answer Seven times
Your Answer
Seven times
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The Technique used for pipeline performance improvement are :Correct Answer Just -In- Time , Manufacturer Resource Planning (MRP) , Lean Manufacturing
Your Answer
Just -In- Time , Manufacturer Resource Planning (MRP) , Lean Manufacturing ,
Cascade Manufacturing
Select The Blank
Question
Customer order promised cycle time is gap between the purchase order creation and
________.
Correct Answer Requested delivery date
Your Answer
Requested delivery date
Select The Blank
Question
BOM can have ________ levels.
Correct Answer Many
Your Answer
Many
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
While still maintaining high service level, the objective of supply chain manager for
inventory is to :Correct Answer Decrease it
Your Answer
Make Zero
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What affects the forecasting of performance levels?
Correct Answer Changing environment
Your Answer
Uncertain demands
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
In Supply Chain Management, the goal is to be able to replace inventory of :Correct Answer Customers , Manufacturers , Suppliers
Your Answer
Suppliers , Customers , Distributors , Manufacturers
Sem - 4th Supply Chain Management
2
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is Supply Chain?
Correct Answer Network of Facility & Distribution
Your Answer
Network of Facility & Distribution
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In order to calculate 3 months moving average we must have how many observations?
Correct Answer Three
Your Answer
Three
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The three things in personnel / business life, most people would like to forecast are :Correct Answer The Date of Death , Winning numbers of Lottery , Winning numbers of next Lottery
Your Answer
True/False
Question
The Date of Death , Winning numbers of Lottery , Winning numbers of next Lottery ,
Income
In practice, the data items for MPS will have normally same value in each week.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
JIT philosophy has following features :Correct Answer Elimination of waste in many forms , Belief that ordering / holding cost can be reduced ,
Continuous improvement always striving to improve
Your Answer
Elimination of waste in many forms , Belief that ordering / holding cost can be reduced ,
Continuous improvement always striving to improve , Belief that ordering cost cant be
reduced
Select The Blank
Question
The geographic placement of production facility, stocking points & sourcing is the
________ step in creating supply chain.
Correct Answer First
Your Answer
First
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Experts thought that by 1990, in schools / colleges, there would be widespread use of
what type of sophisticated teaching?
Correct Answer Machines
Your Answer
Aids
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Select The Blank
Question
Suppliers agree to give customer ________ plans to cope with disruption.
Correct Answer Contingency
Your Answer
Contingency
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In the supply chain , Material flows :Correct Answer Downstream
Your Answer
Downstream
True/False
Question
Logistics covers 90% cost of manufacturing.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
The overtime cost per hour is ________ in minimal cost strategy.
Correct Answer £ 25
Your Answer
£ 25
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Marketing, Distribution, planning and Manufacturing along the supply chain operate :Correct Answer Independently
Your Answer
Interdependently
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The third party logistics companies' capabilities are the result of extensive investment in
:Correct Answer Technology
Your Answer
Warehousing
Select The Blank
Question
Once we have all the information we should be able to ________ in terms of when to
place order with suppliers.
Correct Answer Calculate
Your Answer
Prepare
True/False
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Question
The effect of buying discount / price breaks does need to be calculated additionally.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Initially the candidates for outsourcing were companies that needed to reduce their :Correct Answer Assets
Your Answer
Assets
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Analytical Solution
Is the possibility of using
mathematical methods to obtain
exact information on question of
interest.
Is the possibility of using
mathematical methods to obtain
exact information on question of
interest.
Modeling
Is the process by which we try to Is the process by which we try to
gain the understanding of how the gain the understanding of how the
corresponding system behaves. corresponding system behaves.
Simulation
Is the tool for understanding
issues of organizational decision
making.
Is the tool for understanding issues
of organizational decision making.
System
Is the facility or process of
interest.
Is the facility or process of interest.
True/False
Question
By going beyond internal supply chain & including external suppliers and customers
does not expose opportunities for improving internal operations.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The majority of companies said that using 3 PL services had positive effect on :Correct Answer Logistic Cost , Customer satisfaction
Your Answer
Logistic Cost , Customer satisfaction , Employee Morale , Operative Cost
Select The Blank
Question
The primary purpose of inventory is to ________ against any uncertainty that might
exist in supply chain.
Correct Answer Buffer
Your Answer
Act as Safety stock
True/False
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Question
In SCM concept, there is no requirement of comparing factory responses to market
place set up input.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The co-ordination between various players in the supply chain is the key for the
effective :Correct Answer Management
Your Answer
Operation
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The treasury model of economy referred in the book which contains many variable and
is used to look at the effect of :Correct Answer Interest Rate Changes , Tax Changes , Oil Price Change
Your Answer
Interest Rate Changes , Tax Changes , Oil Price Change , Vehicle Rate Changes
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The Money block in following forms of inventory is measure of responsiveness of
Supply Chain to market demand :Correct Answer Raw Material , Finished Goods , Work in process inventory
Your Answer
Spare Parts , Raw Material , Finished Goods , Work in process inventory
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The term productivity is often ill-defined but basically, it's measurement is that of a
prescribed output to the resources :Correct Answer Consumed
Your Answer
Used
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The result of all the factors is that there is not a single integrated plan for the :Correct Answer Organisation
Your Answer
Supply Chain Management
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
What are the prerequisites for change while Switching over to SCM?
Correct Answer Pressure For the Change , Shared Vision , Capacity for Change
Your Answer
Pressure For the Change , Shared Vision , Capacity for Change , Outbound Training
True/False
Question
Lead Time, Order control and Stock levels reduction are the variables in SCM model.
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Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
How many levels the supply chain management is divided into ?
Correct Answer Three
Your Answer
Three
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
To increase flexibility on production line what will have to be done with setup & change
overtimes?
Correct Answer Decrease
Your Answer
Decrease
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Both the ordering system fixed quantity at variable times and variable quantity at fixed
times has implications for :Correct Answer Safety stock , Operational responsiveness , Level of risk involved given variable supply
Your Answer
True/False
Question
Safety stock , Operational responsiveness , Level of risk involved given variable supply ,
Re-order level
It would be impossible to find the minimum cost solution manually.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
False
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Modeling approaches are
methods
Which facilitate concise review & Which facilitate concise review & at
at the same time attempt to
the same time attempt to
accommodate the above polarity. accommodate the above polarity.
Rough cut methods give guiding
policies
For the operation decisions.
For the operation decisions.
Network design methods
For the most part give normative
models for more strategic
decisions.
For the most part give normative
models for more strategic
decisions.
Simulation is the method by which A comprehensive supply chain
model can be analyzed.
A comprehensive supply chain
model can be analyzed.
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True/False
Question
NFW means Net financial assets in the private sector.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
False
Select The Blank
Question
The strength of postponement lies in its wide ________ as speed becomes
more important capability.
Correct Answer Applicability
Your Answer
Applicability
Select The Blank
Question
BOMs are structural ________ that changes relatively infrequently.
Correct Answer Information
Your Answer
Details
Select The Blank
Question
Customer order promised cycle time is gap between the purchase order
creation and ________.
Correct Answer Requested delivery date
Your Answer
Goods received
True/False
Question
There are no international EDI standards. The user organization require to
develop it for their operation only.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
True
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Order Processing
Material Follow-up
Material procurement
Order Picking
Material Collection
Material Collection
Order Consolidation
Material Follow-up and
Collection
Material Follow-up
True/False
Question
Orders must be phased out in time so as to ensure that there is no stock out.
Correct Answer True
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Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The pitfalls in inventory management can be avoided by using :Correct Answer Agent Based management , Information System , Globalization
Your Answer
True/False
Question
Agent Based management , Information System , Globalization , Localization
Inventory Turns means turns over per year for inventory procurement.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Analytical Solution
Is the possibility of using
mathematical methods to
obtain exact information on
question of interest.
Is the tool for understanding
issues of organizational
decision making.
Modeling
Is the process by which we try
to gain the understanding of
how the corresponding system
behaves.
Is the possibility of using
mathematical methods to
obtain exact information on
question of interest.
Simulation
Is the tool for understanding
issues of organizational
decision making.
Is the process by which we try
to gain the understanding of
how the corresponding system
behaves.
System
Is the facility or process of
interest.
Is the tool used test the impact
of strategic level decision have
on supply chain performance.
Select The Blank
Question
The Function for EDI software is message tracking and ________.
Correct Answer Audit Trail
Your Answer
Audit Trail
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The realignment of processing includes :Correct Answer Order taking , Purchasing , Manufacturing
Your Answer
Order taking , Purchasing , Manufacturing , Distribution
True/False
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Question
The corporations production Kanban is the card which regulates the suppliers
production kanban.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
The exponenti________y smoothed moving average takes into account All of
the previous observations.
Correct Answer All
Your Answer
Majority
Select The Blank
Question
Periodic stock checks to count the stock physically enable the store to feed in
________ figures to reconcile physical stock against book stock.
Correct Answer Adjustment
Your Answer
Adjustment
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The assumptions in the example of MPS are :Correct Answer Two employee hours per job , Initial Number of employee is ten , Initial
Inventory is Zero
Your Answer
Two employee hours per job , Initial Number of employee is ten , Initial
Inventory is Zero , Planning Period is 6 weeks
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
SCM is the management philosophy to deal with integrated material &
information flow, right from raw material to consumption of finished goods
but the focus is given to :Correct Answer End User
Your Answer
End User
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Initially the candidates for outsourcing were companies that needed to reduce
their :Correct Answer Assets
Your Answer
Non Core Activities
Select The Blank
Question
The cheapest solution is to simply ________ backorders to built up over the
planning period.
Correct Answer Allow
Your Answer
Disallow
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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Question
The MRP output consists of :-
Correct Answer Scheduled receipt , Projected net required , Planned order Release , Projected
sales
Your Answer
Scheduled receipt , Projected net required , Planned order Release , Projected
sales
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The box jenkins method requires forecasters to :Correct Answer Use their experience , Use their expert judgment , Use their Knowledge
Your Answer
To make judgments , Use their experience , Use their expert judgment , Use
their Knowledge
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
What are the major steps in cycle counting?
Correct Answer Cycle counting , Control group cycle counting , Random cycle counting
Your Answer
Cycle counting , Control group cycle counting , Random cycle counting ,
Physical inventory
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In order to avoid a stock in a specified period, the quantity required to be
ordered is :Correct Answer 135
Your Answer
150
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Which employees will have to learn to manage shorter deadline along with
order taking employees?
Correct Answer Purchasing
Your Answer
Logistics
True/False
Question
All movements throughout the factory is controlled by Kanbans, and since the
Kanbans specify item precisely, no defects can be tolerated.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In the customization of highly customized product which step has most
significant impact?
Correct Answer Production
Your Answer
Design
Multiple Choice Single Answer
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Question
In the Stage of Technological Development for IT enabled Supply Chain
following thing is very important :Correct Answer MRP-I, MRP-II, ERP
Your Answer
MRP-I, MRP-II, ERP
True/False
Question
The constant m is called smoothing constant in single exponentially
smoothing.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
The retailers undertake Pareto Analysis routinely to ________ turnover of
item.
Correct Answer Compare
Your Answer
Predict
Select The Blank
Question
A further development of ________ performance measures is that a matrix of
indicators can be formulated to relate main process of Logistics to the major
long term goals.
Correct Answer Logistics
Your Answer
True/False
Question
Distribution
Direct cost increase can be caused by product or process redesign.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
By arranging raw material deliveries at the start of day for one day's
requirement, JIT has :
Correct Answer Reduced / eliminated inventory
Your Answer
Reduced / eliminated inventory
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
How does aggregate plan created by master production schedule become
extremely detailed plan?
Correct Answer MRP translates it
Your Answer
MRP translates it
True/False
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Question
If you use only Transport Kanban in Kanban process then it is known as
simple Kanban process.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The SCM key metrics should be closely aligned to the company's strategic
objectives. In this measurements usually covers :Correct Answer Internal Business , Training , Customer
Your Answer
Internal Business , Training , Customer , EDBMS
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
EDIFACT is :Correct Answer Standard in Europe in Mid 80's , Accepted by US(ANSI) to supersede X 12 ,
Promoted as world ADI Standard
Your Answer
Standard in Europe in Mid 80's , Accepted by US(ANSI) to supersede X 12 ,
Promoted as world ADI Standard , Analog system
Select The Blank
Question
The four key figures of logistics strategic environment are competition,
market served, technology and ________ satisfaction
Correct Answer Stake holder's
Your Answer
Customer's
True/False
Question
Total productivity appears the only relevant productivity measure for decision
making purpose.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The treasury equation refers to predict customer spending will look at the
factors like :Correct Answer Consumer Non Durable Spending , Unemployment Rate , Inflation Index
Your Answer
Consumer Non Durable Spending , Unemployment Rate , Inflation Index ,
Availability of products
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The upper quartile answer of the experts for automatic rapid transport was
widespread by which year?
Correct Answer 1985
Your Answer
1980
Multiple Choice Single Answer
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Question
What is the technique in which, a body of experts are hired to arrive at
opinion about the future?
Correct Answer Delphi
Your Answer
Delphi
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What adds to service cost in central heating installation company if a filter has
to drive to and obtain a minor part?
Correct Answer Queue at supplier end
Your Answer
Delay in getting components
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The various basic logistics productivity ratios can be used to control elements
such as :Correct Answer Warehousing , Transportation , Customer Service
Your Answer
Warehousing , Transportation , Customer Service , Procurement
Select The Blank
Question
It is often important to conduct ________ analysis in MRP.
Correct Answer What-if
Your Answer
What-if
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What can a company improve by being able to postpone the production in its
existing business?
Correct Answer Performance
Your Answer
Profitability
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
In performance scenario, in a simplistic manner provides the continuous total
productivity management cycle of :Correct Answer Measurement , Evaluation , Planning
Your Answer
Measurement , Evaluation , Planning , Effectiveness
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
In 1990, General Motor had approximately :Correct Answer 1770 suppliers , 31 Assemble parts , 30 million metric tonnes per day of
shipment
Your Answer
1770 suppliers , 31 Assemble parts , 30 million metric tonnes per day of
shipment , 10000 parts shipped per day
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True/False
Question
NFW means Net financial assets in the private sector.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
False
Select The Blank
Question
The strength of postponement lies in its wide ________ as speed becomes
more important capability.
Correct Answer Applicability
Your Answer
Applicability
Select The Blank
Question
BOMs are structural ________ that changes relatively infrequently.
Correct Answer Information
Your Answer
Details
Select The Blank
Question
Customer order promised cycle time is gap between the purchase order
creation and ________.
Correct Answer Requested delivery date
Your Answer
Goods received
True/False
Question
There are no international EDI standards. The user organization require to
develop it for their operation only.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
True
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Order Processing
Material Follow-up
Material procurement
Order Picking
Material Collection
Material Collection
Order Consolidation
Material Follow-up and
Collection
Material Follow-up
True/False
Question
Orders must be phased out in time so as to ensure that there is no stock out.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The pitfalls in inventory management can be avoided by using :Correct Answer Agent Based management , Information System , Globalization
Your Answer
Agent Based management , Information System , Globalization , Localization
True/False
Question
Inventory Turns means turns over per year for inventory procurement.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Analytical Solution
Is the possibility of using
mathematical methods to
obtain exact information on
question of interest.
Is the tool for understanding
issues of organizational
decision making.
Modeling
Is the process by which we try Is the possibility of using
to gain the understanding of mathematical methods to
how the corresponding system obtain exact information on
behaves.
question of interest.
Simulation
Is the tool for understanding
issues of organizational
decision making.
Is the process by which we try
to gain the understanding of
how the corresponding system
behaves.
System
Is the facility or process of
interest.
Is the tool used test the impact
of strategic level decision have
on supply chain performance.
Select The Blank
Question
The Function for EDI software is message tracking and ________.
Correct Answer Audit Trail
Your Answer
Audit Trail
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The realignment of processing includes :Correct Answer Order taking , Purchasing , Manufacturing
Your Answer
Order taking , Purchasing , Manufacturing , Distribution
True/False
Question
The corporations production Kanban is the card which regulates the
suppliers production kanban.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
The exponenti________y smoothed moving average takes into account All
of the previous observations.
Correct Answer All
Your Answer
Majority
Select The Blank
Question
Periodic stock checks to count the stock physically enable the store to feed
in ________ figures to reconcile physical stock against book stock.
Correct Answer Adjustment
Your Answer
Adjustment
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The assumptions in the example of MPS are :Correct Answer Two employee hours per job , Initial Number of employee is ten , Initial
Inventory is Zero
Your Answer
Two employee hours per job , Initial Number of employee is ten , Initial
Inventory is Zero , Planning Period is 6 weeks
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
SCM is the management philosophy to deal with integrated material &
information flow, right from raw material to consumption of finished goods but
the focus is given to :Correct Answer End User
Your Answer
End User
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Initially the candidates for outsourcing were companies that needed to
reduce their :Correct Answer Assets
Your Answer
Non Core Activities
Select The Blank
Question
The cheapest solution is to simply ________ backorders to built up over the
planning period.
Correct Answer Allow
Your Answer
Disallow
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The MRP output consists of :Correct Answer Scheduled receipt , Projected net required , Planned order Release ,
Projected sales
Your Answer
Scheduled receipt , Projected net required , Planned order Release ,
Projected sales
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The box jenkins method requires forecasters to :Correct Answer Use their experience , Use their expert judgment , Use their Knowledge
Your Answer
To make judgments , Use their experience , Use their expert judgment , Use
their Knowledge
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
What are the major steps in cycle counting?
Correct Answer Cycle counting , Control group cycle counting , Random cycle counting
Your Answer
Cycle counting , Control group cycle counting , Random cycle counting ,
Physical inventory
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In order to avoid a stock in a specified period, the quantity required to be
ordered is :Correct Answer 135
Your Answer
150
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Which employees will have to learn to manage shorter deadline along with
order taking employees?
Correct Answer Purchasing
Your Answer
Logistics
True/False
Question
All movements throughout the factory is controlled by Kanbans, and since
the Kanbans specify item precisely, no defects can be tolerated.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In the customization of highly customized product which step has most
significant impact?
Correct Answer Production
Your Answer
Design
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In the Stage of Technological Development for IT enabled Supply Chain
following thing is very important :Correct Answer MRP-I, MRP-II, ERP
Your Answer
MRP-I, MRP-II, ERP
True/False
Question
The constant m is called smoothing constant in single exponentially
smoothing.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
The retailers undertake Pareto Analysis routinely to ________ turnover of
item.
Correct Answer Compare
Your Answer
Predict
Select The Blank
Question
A further development of ________ performance measures is that a matrix
of indicators can be formulated to relate main process of Logistics to the
major long term goals.
Correct Answer Logistics
Your Answer
Distribution
True/False
Question
Direct cost increase can be caused by product or process redesign.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
By arranging raw material deliveries at the start of day for one day's
requirement, JIT has :
Correct Answer Reduced / eliminated inventory
Your Answer
Reduced / eliminated inventory
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
How does aggregate plan created by master production schedule become
extremely detailed plan?
Correct Answer MRP translates it
Your Answer
True/False
MRP translates it
Question
If you use only Transport Kanban in Kanban process then it is known as
simple Kanban process.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The SCM key metrics should be closely aligned to the company's strategic
objectives. In this measurements usually covers :Correct Answer Internal Business , Training , Customer
Your Answer
Internal Business , Training , Customer , EDBMS
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
EDIFACT is :Correct Answer Standard in Europe in Mid 80's , Accepted by US(ANSI) to supersede X 12 ,
Promoted as world ADI Standard
Your Answer
Standard in Europe in Mid 80's , Accepted by US(ANSI) to supersede X 12 ,
Promoted as world ADI Standard , Analog system
Select The Blank
Question
The four key figures of logistics strategic environment are competition,
market served, technology and ________ satisfaction
Correct Answer Stake holder's
Your Answer
Customer's
True/False
Question
Total productivity appears the only relevant productivity measure for decision
making purpose.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The treasury equation refers to predict customer spending will look at the
factors like :Correct Answer Consumer Non Durable Spending , Unemployment Rate , Inflation Index
Your Answer
Consumer Non Durable Spending , Unemployment Rate , Inflation Index ,
Availability of products
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The upper quartile answer of the experts for automatic rapid transport was
widespread by which year?
Correct Answer 1985
Your Answer
1980
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is the technique in which, a body of experts are hired to arrive at
opinion about the future?
Correct Answer Delphi
Your Answer
Delphi
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What adds to service cost in central heating installation company if a filter
has to drive to and obtain a minor part?
Correct Answer Queue at supplier end
Your Answer
Delay in getting components
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The various basic logistics productivity ratios can be used to control
elements such as :Correct Answer Warehousing , Transportation , Customer Service
Your Answer
Warehousing , Transportation , Customer Service , Procurement
Select The Blank
Question
It is often important to conduct ________ analysis in MRP.
Correct Answer What-if
Your Answer
What-if
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What can a company improve by being able to postpone the production in its
existing business?
Correct Answer Performance
Your Answer
Profitability
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
In performance scenario, in a simplistic manner provides the continuous total
productivity management cycle of :Correct Answer Measurement , Evaluation , Planning
Your Answer
Measurement , Evaluation , Planning , Effectiveness
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
In 1990, General Motor had approximately :Correct Answer 1770 suppliers , 31 Assemble parts , 30 million metric tonnes per day of
shipment
Your Answer
1770 suppliers , 31 Assemble parts , 30 million metric tonnes per day of
shipment , 10000 parts shipped per day
Supply Management ALPANA
True/False
Question The recent survey in various companies about the use of 3 PL logistics showed signs of satisfaction among shippers.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
Select The Blank
Question ________ is only the management philosophy which helps organisation to move from one step to another.
Correct Answer Benchmarking
Your Answer Benchmarking
Select The Blank
Question ________ demand is converted into order information and passed down through the supply chain to trigger product release to
the customer.
Correct Answer End Consumer
Your Answer Market
True/False
Question Orders must be phased out in time so as to ensure that there is no stock out.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The most relevant measures for capital input is that of :Correct Answer Replacement cost
Your Answer Replacement cost
True/False
Question Supply chain is the expense centre in the organization.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question In order to calculate 3 months moving average we must have how many observations?
Correct Answer Three
Your Answer Three
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Initially the candidates for outsourcing were companies that needed to reduce their :Correct Answer Assets
Your Answer Assets
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question An improvement in factory order rate & Factory stock level Behavioral pattern shows dynamic response to :Correct Answer Simulation Model
Your Answer Simulation Model
True/False
Question Customer service is prime motto for SCM.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Retailers are not interested in low stock run.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question ODETTE is not applicable for automobile industry.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The decision to hire 3PL services appears to originate from :Correct Answer Top Management
Your Answer Top Management
Select The Blank
Question In re-order level approach average stock levels stay more or ________ the same and are Less responsive to change in
demand.
Correct Answer Less
Your Answer Less
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The information Enriched comprises of:Correct Answer Consumer Habits , Habit frequency , Future dispatch fluctuation
Your Answer Consumer Habits , Habit frequency , Future dispatch fluctuation
True/False
Question Entities in a supply chain may belong to different organization within different companies.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Products, with highly unpredictable levels of demand, high criticality, must hold high levels of stock and thereby allowing
safety margins for :Correct Answer Delivery , Lead time , Demand Fluctuation
Your Answer Delivery , Lead time , Demand Fluctuation
Select The Blank
Question Category C items are relatively unimportant inventory items & are responsible for ________% of inventory cost.
Correct Answer 5
Your Answer 10
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Within the newly arranged factory floor, workers were encouraged to be the :Correct Answer Members of team
Your Answer Members of team
Select The Blank
Question Simple method for Time series forecasting is to take a ________ Average.
Correct Answer Moving
Your Answer Moving
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Realignment of infrastructure includes :Correct Answer Production & warehouse premises , Production equipment , Information & IT system
Your Answer Information & IT system , Production & warehouse premises , Production equipment
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The assumptions in the example of MPS are :Correct Answer Two employee hours per job , Initial Number of employee is ten , Initial Inventory is Zero
Your Answer Two employee hours per job , Initial Number of employee is ten , Initial Inventory is Zero
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question To forecast the date of death the knowledge of the following is necessary :Correct Answer Life expectancy of Middle age , Medical test data on persons , His Living Style
Your Answer Life expectancy of Middle age , Medical test data on persons , His Living Style
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Different machines were clustered together to eliminate :
Correct Answer Transportation of item
Your Answer Transportation of item
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question EDIFACT is :Correct Answer Standard in Europe in Mid 80's , Accepted by US(ANSI) to supersede X 12 , Promoted as world ADI Standard
Your Answer Standard in Europe in Mid 80's , Accepted by US(ANSI) to supersede X 12 , Promoted as world ADI Standard
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Total cost of Ownership & direct Product Profitability are focused at a particular segment of chain intended to be used for :Correct Answer Chain wide Management
Your Answer Percentage Wide Management
Select The Blank
Question If the suppliers meet selection criteria then you can ________ the total number of suppliers.
Correct Answer Reduce
Your Answer Increase
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question In the Supply Chain approach the example for the Individual set of Business activities is the :Correct Answer Logistics Activities
Your Answer Logistics Activities
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question With component commonality step 1(operation) storage 1 (buffer) will depend on :Correct Answer Incremental investment cost for producing common components at step 1 , Unit cost of step 1 (exploiting economics of
scale) , Potential savings, due to reduction of inventory at storage
Your Answer Incremental investment cost for producing common components at step 1 , Unit cost of step 1 (exploiting economics of
scale) , Potential savings, due to reduction of inventory at storage
Select The Blank
Question The primary purpose of inventory is to ________ against any uncertainty that might exist in supply chain.
Correct Answer Buffer
Your Answer Act as Safety stock
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Most computer peripheral manufacturers have built one plant for major market places like:Correct Answer America , Asia , Europe
Your Answer America , Asia , Europe
True/False
Question The advantage of using moving average for forecasting is that in calculating the average all the observations are given equal
weightage.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question How many weeks is the lead time between releasing an order to shop floor & producing a finished good?
Correct Answer 2
Your Answer 2
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Fixed quantity systems :Correct Answer Can cope well with demand variability , Facilitate lower stocks , Orders can not be consolidated to secure supplier
discounts
Your Answer Are easy to manage , Can cope well with demand variability , Facilitate lower stocks
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Following results are possible only & only if organisation goes for Supply chain Priorities:Correct Answer On Time Delivery , Reduce Inventory Cost , More Revenue
Your Answer Cycle Time , On Time Delivery , Reduce Inventory Cost
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The Total pipeline usage of direct market data is reduced when the system filters out of high frequency fluctuations in
demand. This is known as :Correct Answer Forrester Effect
Your Answer Ferguson Effect
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Risk a stock out can be faced because of :Correct Answer Delay in resupply , Higher than anticipated usage , Unpredictable demand
Your Answer Delay in resupply , Higher than anticipated usage , Unpredictable demand
Select The Blank
Question The Function for EDI software is message tracking and ________.
Correct Answer Audit Trail
Your Answer LACES
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Seamless SCM
Towill
Towill
Value of Information
Glazer Peter
Senge
Filtering
Del-Vecchio
Burbidge
Industrial dynamics
Burbidge
Del-Vecchio
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Which are the SMART goals?
Correct Answer Specific , Measurable , Attainable
Your Answer Specific , Measurable , Attainable
Select The Blank
Question As compared to minimal cost strategy the level strategy is ________.
Correct Answer Cheaper
Your Answer Complex
True/False
Question Another aspect of Toyoto production system was reduction of setup time.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Select The Blank
Question One of the factors behind Japanese success story as geographic proximity and that suppliers are often ________ around the
major customers.
Correct Answer Clustered
Your Answer Non-clustered
Select The Blank
Question All of the product, process & infrastructure changes ________ will have an impact on the knowledge & skills the employees
will need to posses.
Correct Answer Outlined
Your Answer Given
True/False
Question EDI helps in Just In Time for manufacturing.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Developing corrective action establishes
That the effort should be carefully organized else success will not be achieved
Whether or not conformance to expectation is present
Random cycle counting establishes
available
Whethe r or not conformance to expectation is present
The physical quantity
Counting the control group establishes
expectation is present
The physical quantity available
conformance to
Comparing the counts to records establishes
available
The comparing physical count to computer records
The computer record
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Calculation of Economic Order Quantity seeks to reconcile, ordering & holding cost for what size of order?
Correct Answer Optimum
Your Answer Optimum
LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS MAYANK GOYAL
True/False
Question General Co-ordination is the integration of different function, i.e. production planning, purchasing, sales and distribution.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question By not ordering chairs, we reach a stock out by which week in the example given?
Correct Answer 5
Your Answer 2
Select The Blank
Question The purpose of the analysis is to discern some relationship between Y1 values observed so far in order to ________ us to
forecast future values of Y1.
Correct Answer Enable
Your Answer Allow
True/False
Question MRP package can be used to examine, meeting the predetermined production schedule for chairs.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The result of all the factors is that there is not a single integrated plan for the :Correct Answer Organisation
Your Answer Supply Chain Management
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Hiring cost per employee is:Correct Answer Hiring cost
Your Answer Employing cost
True/False
Question Retailers are not interested in low stock run.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question In the world class logistics study (Published in 1995) there is requirement of :Correct Answer New SCM approach
Your Answer New SCM approach
True/False
Question Backorder means an unfilled customer order.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Industrial Re-engineering concepts encourage :Correct Answer Modular Organization of work , Multi-skilling , On the job training procedures
Your Answer Modular Organization of work , Multi-skilling , Minimum level of quality to satisfy customers
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question JIT is :Correct Answer Top Down system , Centrally organized , Imposed production system
Your Answer Top Down system , Centrally organized , Imposed production system
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Kanban is :Correct Answer Used to control the flow of item through the production process , A push process , A signal or message of
communication
Your Answer A signal or message of communication , Used to control the flow of item through the production process , A push process
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question In master production schedule, the aim of any organization is to have fixed period as possible to have market driven :Correct Answer Production
Your Answer Procurement
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question If we take chair figures from MPS as chair requirement and to meet those requirements, the package will produced a detailed
production plan for :Correct Answer Seats , Backs , Legs
Your Answer Seats , Backs , Legs
Select The Blank
Question BOM can have ________ levels.
Correct Answer Many
Your Answer Two
Select The Blank
Question Suppliers agree to give customer ________ plans to cope with disruption.
Correct Answer Contingency
Your Answer Emergency
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question In the Stage of Technological Development for IT enabled Supply Chain following thing is very important :Correct Answer MRP-I, MRP-II, ERP
Your Answer ABC analysis, JIT, Traditional System
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The modeling approaches are :Correct Answer Network Design , Rough Cut Method , Simulation Based
Your Answer Network Design , Rough Cut Method , Simulation Based , Operation Based
Select The Blank
Question The multi plant co-ordination is to coordinate the ________ plans of several plants.
Correct Answer Production
Your Answer Transportation
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question In Supply Chain Management, the goal is to be able to replace inventory of :Correct Answer Manufacturers , Suppliers , Customers
Your Answer Manufacturers , Suppliers , Customers
Select The Blank
Question The overtime cost per hour is ________ in minimal cost strategy.
Correct Answer £ 25
Your Answer £ 27
Select The Blank
Question The third party providers who can ________ the need of transition from their focus on product oriented services to new
strategies like long term business partnerships will most likely enjoy long term success.
Correct Answer Meet
Your Answer Support
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Within the production field, which process is the most significant of the following?
Correct Answer Kanban
Your Answer Kanban
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question In the Japanese concept of total productivity, for output they embrace :Correct Answer Quantity , Quality , Delivery
Your Answer Quantity , Quality , Delivery
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The SCM key metrics should be closely aligned to the company's strategic objectives. In this measurements usually covers :Correct Answer Customer , Internal Business , Training
Your Answer Internal Business , Training , EDBMS
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The inventory control systems are :Correct Answer Two bin , Re-order cycle , Annual demand
Your Answer Two bin , Annual demand
Select The Blank
Question The recent development within information technology and software Engineering gives ________ opportunity for Integration
and Co-ordination.
Correct Answer Unprecedented
Your Answer Unlimited
True/False
Question In practice, the data items for MPS will have normally same value in each week.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Just in Time means that items move through which system as & when they are needed?
Correct Answer Production
Your Answer Distribution
Select The Blank
Question The geographic placement of production facility, stocking points & sourcing is the ________ step in creating supply chain.
Correct Answer First
Your Answer Second
Select The Blank
Question ________ demand is converted into order information and passed down through the supply chain to trigger product release to
the customer.
Correct Answer End Consumer
Your Answer Market
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The Money block in following forms of inventory is measure of responsiveness of Supply Chain to market demand :Correct Answer Raw Material , Finished Goods , Work in process inventory
Your Answer Spare Parts , Raw Material , Finished Goods
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question If the requirement of chairs as given are 135 in week 3, 90 in week 5, 60 in week 6 then the requirement of backs are :Correct Answer 85 in week 1 , 90 in week 3 , 60 in week 4
Your Answer 90 in week 3 , 60 in week 4
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Who has given a design oriented approach in management control literature?
Correct Answer Vosselman
Your Answer Cooper
Select The Blank
Question The mode choice aspect of transport decisions are more ________ ones, as they are closely linked with inventory decision.
Correct Answer Strategic
Your Answer Strategic
Select The Blank
Question The integration will make each unit of organization understand how the action will impact other parts of & enabling it to choose
alternative that ________ the organization goal.
Correct Answer Optimize
Your Answer Satisfy
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Which is the area in which no one has yet developed a reliable forecasting technique?
Correct Answer Investment Policy
Your Answer Requirements
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Any mistakes in specifying BOMs could have what type of results on shop floor?
Correct Answer Disastrous consequence
Your Answer Disastrous consequence
True/False
Question Logistics covers 90% cost of manufacturing.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Analytical Solution
Is the possibility of using mathematical methods to obtain exact information on question of interest.
Is the possibility of using mathematical methods to obtain exact information on question of interest.
Modeling
Is the process by which we try to gain the understanding of how the corresponding system behaves.
tool used test the impact of strategic level decision have on supply chain performance.
Simulation
Is the tool for understanding issues of organizational decision making.
methods to obtain exact information on question of interest.
System
Is the facility or process of interest.
chain performance.
Is the
Is the possibility of using mathematical
Is the tool used test the impact of strategic level decision have on supply
True/False
Question The recent survey in various companies about the use of 3 PL logistics showed signs of satisfaction among shippers.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Which network between companies making different ingredients to many products can be charted?
Correct Answer Supply network
Your Answer Production network
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Other Unit production cost
The cost of production of one unit of the product that is not accounted in employee cost.
cost of holding one unit in stock at the end of each period.
Hiring cost
The
The cost of hiring an employee. The cost of hiring an employee.
Unit inventory holding cost
The cost of holding one unit in stock at the end of each period.
from external source at the end of each period.
The cost of holding one unit procured
Unit subcontracting cost
the end of each Month.
The cost of holding one unit in stock at
The cost of each unit bought from external source.
True/False
Question The enriching the order decisions with market place information enables the factory to be much more responsive, since less
supply chain Filtering is taking place.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Logistics must be treated as cost saving function.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The factors likely to generate future business are :Correct Answer Integrated Logistics Function , Expertise In Information System
Your Answer Integrated Logistics Function , Expertise In Information System , Specialized Logistics Function
True/False
Question ODETTE is not applicable for automobile industry.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS AMIT CHUG
True/False
Question Lead Time, Order control and Stock levels reduction are the variables in SCM model.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Select The Blank
Question The hiring cost of one employee is ________ in minimal cost strategy.
Correct Answer £ 500
Your Answer £ 450
Select The Blank
Question According to Ducker, Customer focus oriented logistics must be treated as ________.
Correct Answer Cost saving centre
Your Answer VADS
Select The Blank
Question The 3 PL must overcome some problems about the perception among companies that third parties have________ their job.
Correct Answer Over promised but under delivered.
Your Answer Over promised but under delivered.
True/False
Question General Co -ordination is the integration of different function, i.e. production planning, purchasing, sales and distribution.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The vital player in the traditional supply chain is :Correct Answer Retailer
Your Answer Consumer
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question What is required to facilitate logistics process of quickly moving material on numerous work stations on the production line?
Correct Answer Clean & well organized environment
Your Answer Clean & well organized environment
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question What can be seen as a measurement of resource utilization including time element?
Correct Answer Productivity
Your Answer Productivity
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The co-ordination between various players in the supply chain is the key for the effective :Correct Answer Management
Your Answer Management
True/False
Question Distribution & Warehousing comes under supply chain measurement.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question BOM is best thought of as divided interval levels.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question In SCM metrics, customer measurements are :Correct Answer Backorder Levels , On Time Delivery , Order Fill Rate
Your Answer Cycle Time , Order Fill Rate , Backorder Levels
True/False
Question The rounding of fraction need not concern, as it is unlikely that demand forecast will be completely accurate.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question The economic order quantity is the order quantity that minimizes total cost.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Select The Blank
Question If the suppliers meet selection criteria then you can ________ the total number of suppliers.
Correct Answer Reduce
Your Answer Reduce
Select The Blank
Question The integration will make each unit of organization understand how the action will impact other parts of & enabling it to choose
alternative that ________ the organization goal.
Correct Answer Optimize
Your Answer Optimize
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question To achieve standardization & customization at the same time, what will have to be done with products?
Correct Answer Develop new products with robust design
Your Answer Develop new products with robust design
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Companies that would obviously gain very little from postponement, experiences a radically different picture in their business
like :Correct Answer Demand with little or no uncertainty , Low value of short time to market , Low product proliferation
Your Answer Demand with little or no uncertainty , Low value of short time to market , Low product proliferation
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question If the demand forecast is accurate then consequently which of the following will be accurate?
Correct Answer Master Production Schedule , Material Requirement Planning , Production planning
Your Answer Master Production Schedule , Material Requirement Planning , Production planning
Select The Blank
Question Paper or computer records require time to check ________ against recorder level.
Correct Answer Stock
Your Answer Inventory
Select The Blank
Question For the good result, supply chain require to be very ________.
Correct Answer Transparent
Your Answer Attentive
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Product Champion
Andraski
Forrester(1960)
Pull & Push concept discussion Hoeskstra & Romme
Poul Jonh
Simulation Model
Sterman
Andraski
Player concept
Forrester(1960)
Sterman
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question While still maintaining high service level, the objective of supply chain manager for inventory is to :Correct Answer Decrease it
Your Answer Decrease it
Select The Blank
Question Value added data service for EDI communication is known as ________.
Correct Answer VAN
Your Answer ANSI
Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Expedition More frequent & flexible delivery may be required for realignment of process Companies that used to collect customer orders
on a monthly basis will need to shorten the information collection cycle time for realignment of process
Purchasing More flexible & frequent purchasing operation need to be established for realignment of process More flexible & frequent
purchasing operation need to be established for realignment of process
Manufacturing If the installation of the most expensive components is to be delayed as much as possible, change in the sequence &
timing of manufacturing steps may be required for realignment of process If the installation of the most expensive components is to be
delayed as much as possible, change in the sequence & timing of manufacturing steps may be required for realignment of process
Order taking Companies that used to collect customer orders on a monthly basis will need to shorten the information collection cycle time
for realignment of process More frequent & flexible delivery may be required for realignment of process
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question How many levels the supply chain management is divided into ?
Correct Answer Three
Your Answer Three
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question In master production schedule, the aim of any organization is to have fixed period as possible to have market driven :Correct Answer Production
Your Answer Production
True/False
Question JIT need to be applied to all stages of process.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Select The Blank
Question The retailers undertake Pareto Analysis routinely to ________ turnover of item.
Correct Answer Compare
Your Answer Predict
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The operational perspective in management of inventory level are :Correct Answer Deployment strategies , Setting Safety Stock level , Optimal Level of Order Quantity
Your Answer Deployment strategies , Setting Safety Stock level , Optimal Level of Order Quantity
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The alternative strategy to meet the increased demand will be to buy from subcontractor if it would have been :Correct Answer At cheaper cost
Your Answer At cheaper cost
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The levels at which long term decisions are made is :Correct Answer Strategic
Your Answer Strategic
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The MRP output consists of :Correct Answer Scheduled receipt , Projected net required , Planned order Release , Projected sales
Your Answer Scheduled receipt , Projected net required , Planned order Release
True/False
Question For total productivity, the Japanese concentrate on the indicators of various elements rather than measuring the output input
ratio.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Postponement benefits are :Correct Answer Increased sales , Lower inventory holding cost , Lower scrap cost
Your Answer Increased sales , Lower inventory holding cost , Lower scrap cost
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The problems faced by the HP DCs due to traditional system were :Correct Answer Large finished goods inventory , Additional stock to handle all the product proliferation , Increasing emphasize placed
on speed
Your Answer Large finished goods inventory , Additional stock to handle all the product proliferation , Increasing emphasize placed on
speed
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Today's supply chain are very complicated to be controlled based on intution, hence what is necessary to have statistical data
on the performance of supply chain?
Correct Answer Access
Your Answer Access
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question When conformance is not achieved, what is the role of cycle counting?
Correct Answer To provide for cause , To provide for corrective action , To provide for future action
Your Answer Measure the level of conformance to expectable , To provide for cause , To provide for corrective action
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question When both the cards are used then the Kanban process is known as :Correct Answer Integrated
Your Answer Integrated
True/False
Question By going beyond internal supply chain & including external suppliers and customers does not expose opportunities for
improving internal operations.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question In SCM metrics, Training means :Correct Answer Inhouse training , APICS Membership , Certification Training
Your Answer Inhouse training , APICS Membership , Certification Training
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question At what level Master Production schedule operates?
Correct Answer Aggregate
Your Answer Aggregate
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Inadequate & excess inventory both are revenue losses for a business so as to avoid this, which of the following is required?
Correct Answer TQM & JIT
Your Answer ERP
Select The Blank
Question Improved Quality & Delivery on Time are the benefits associated with CBI/DTI ________ sourcing initiative.
Correct Answer partnership
Your Answer Sterman
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question How the proactive levers attack the causes of variability?
Correct Answer Directly
Your Answer Directly
Select The Blank
Question Most real world systems are too complex to allow realistic models to be ________ analytically.
Correct Answer Evaluated
Your Answer Compared
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The factors likely to generate future business are :Correct Answer Integrated Logistics Function , Expertise In Information System
Your Answer Integrated Logistics Function , Expertise In Information System
LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
ASHISH MEHTA
True/False
Question The visual record process is only a sub-process in Japanese Kanban Management system.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Select The Blank
Question The Japanese have mastered supply chain management & the extent to which their ________ are involved in the product
development process.
Correct Answer Suppliers
Your Answer Distributors
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Master production schedule helps to improve the performance of the value flow across the :Correct Answer Supply chain
Your Answer Supply chain
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The Money block in following forms of inventory is measure of responsiveness of Supply Chain to market demand :Correct Answer Raw Material , Finished Goods , Work in process inventory
Your Answer Raw Material , Finished Goods , Work in process inventory
Select The Blank
Question All of the product, process & infrastructure changes ________ will have an impact on the knowledge & skills the employees
will need to posses.
Correct Answer Outlined
Your Answer Outlined
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The number of weeks taken for ordering material at beginning till the finished products reach customer in the apperal industry
as per Flaherty report is:Correct Answer 58.5 weeks
Your Answer 58.5 weeks
Select The Blank
Question Supply chains consist of ________ of companies.
Correct Answer Multiple Layers
Your Answer Performance
True/False
Question The economic order quantity is the order quantity that minimizes total cost.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The level strategy is solution where in number of workers are :Correct Answer Always Fixed
Your Answer Always Fixed
Select The Blank
Question Total annual cost is the function that we want to ________ by choosing an appropriate value of quantity.
Correct Answer Minimise
Your Answer Keep fixed
Select The Blank
Question In re-order level approach average stock levels stay more or ________ the same and are Less responsive to change in
demand.
Correct Answer Less
Your Answer Less
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The consequence of longer lead time will often be :Correct Answer Reduce Production Facility , Higher Levels Of Inventory , Less Dependability
Your Answer Less Dependability , Reduce Production Facility , Higher Levels Of Inventory
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The UK EDI Standards developed by ANA( Article Numbering Association) is Known as :Correct Answer TRADACOMS
Your Answer TRADACOMS
True/False
Question The globalization of supply chain does not change the requirement within supply chain management.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
Select The Blank
Question The 3 PL must overcome some problems about the perception among companies that third parties have________ their job.
Correct Answer Over promised but under delivered.
Your Answer Over promised but under delivered.
True/False
Question Distribution & Warehousing comes under supply chain measurement.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Which is the system in which production is demand driven, coordinated with actual customer demand?
Correct Answer Pull Base System
Your Answer Pull Base System
True/False
Question Inventory Turns means turns over per year for inventory procurement.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The co-ordination between various players in the supply chain is the key for the effective :Correct Answer Management
Your Answer Management
Select The Blank
Question Kanban is not a magic bullet, it is rather an organizational shift towards ________ of responsibility.
Correct Answer Decentralization
Your Answer Centralization
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question While making back order as zero, the default data considered are :Correct Answer Full Regular Time capacity , No over time Planning , No Subcontracting
Your Answer Full Regular Time capacity , No over time Planning , No Subcontracting
Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Planned order receipt What we will receive each period as a result of planned orders When we need to release the planned orders having
regard to lead time required
Planned order release When we need to release the planned orders having regard to lead time required What we will need in each period
to avoid stock out i.e. the orders that should be placed in order to avoid such stock outs
Projected on hand What the inventory level will be if we produce according to plan above & demand forecast is correct What the inventory
level will be if we produce according to plan above & demand forecast is correct
Projected net requirement What we will need in each period to avoid stock out i.e. the orders that should be placed in order to avoid such
stock outs What we will receive each period as a result of planned orders
True/False
Question General Co-ordination is the integration of different function, i.e. production planning, purchasing, sales and distribution.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Select The Blank
Question The recent development within information technology and software Engineering gives ________ opportunity for Integration
and Co-ordination.
Correct Answer Unprecedented
Your Answer Unprecedented
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question What are the prerequisites for change while Switching over to SCM?
Correct Answer Pressure For the Change , Shared Vision , Capacity for Change
Your Answer Pressure For the Change , Shared Vision , Capacity for Change
Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Reliability It relates with the ability to perform the promised services with dependability and accuracy This is the measure related to a
maximum of an organizations ability to provide demanded goods & service in the amount requested
Quality of operation This relates to customer requirement & needs being consistently satisfied This relates to customer requirement &
needs being consistently satisfied
Speed of operation This is efficient use of time from order to delivery This is efficient use of time from order to delivery
Capacity Utilization This is the measure related to a maximum of an organizations ability to provide demanded goods & service in the
amount requested It relates with the ability to perform the promised services with dependability and accuracy
Select The Blank
Question A further development of ________ performance measures is that a matrix of indicators can be formulated to relate main
process of Logistics to the major long term goals.
Correct Answer Logistics
Your Answer Distribution
True/False
Question Direct cost increase can be caused by product or process redesign.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The factors that are to be taken into consideration for the suitability of the Kanban for any nation are :Correct Answer Firm , Cultural differences , External dimensions of nation business
Your Answer Firm , Cultural differences , External dimensions of nation business
True/False
Question The key to integration is co-ordination.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The information Enriched simulation Model is based on :Correct Answer Automatic Pipeline Inventory , OBPCS , Traditional Model
Your Answer Automatic Pipeline Inventory , OBPCS , Traditional Model
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The advantages of Kanban system are :Correct Answer A simple system , Provides quick & precise information , Low cost associated with the transfer of information
Your Answer A simple system , Provides quick & precise information , Low cost associated with the transfer of information
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The realignment of processing includes :Correct Answer Order taking , Purchasing , Manufacturing
Your Answer Order taking , Purchasing , Manufacturing
True/False
Question To reconcile JIT and EOQ, we don’t take fixed setup cost and / or variable holding cost as fixed but seek to reduce them.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Customer satisfaction through quality must be balanced against environmental impact & strain on the workforce.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question In order to meet the guarantee to customer for shipment of notebook PC on same day as receipt of order, the company has to
maintain significant amount of inventory.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Both the ordering system fixed quantity at variable times and variable quantity at fixed times has implications for :Correct Answer Safety stock , Operational responsiveness , Level of risk involved given variable supply
Your Answer Safety stock , Operational responsiveness , Level of risk involved given variable supply
True/False
Question The strategic & Operational decisions are to effectively & efficiantly manage, the product flow in the strategically planned
supply chain.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Select The Blank
Question ________ demand is converted into order information and passed down through the supply chain to trigger product release to
the customer.
Correct Answer End Consumer
Your Answer End Consumer
Select The Blank
Question The integration will make each unit of organization understand how the action will impact other parts of & enabling it to choose
alternative that ________ the organization goal.
Correct Answer Optimize
Your Answer Optimize
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The result of all the factors is that there is not a single integrated plan for the :Correct Answer Organisation
Your Answer Organisation
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question In a traditional informational pipeline supply chain player always received order information from :Correct Answer Consumer
Your Answer Consumer
True/False
Question The rounding of fraction need not concern, as it is unlikely that demand forecast will be completely accurate.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question The estimate is that the 3 PL industry will quadruple its size in next five years.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question In Kanban concept, in which area, there is no storage?
Correct Answer Production
Your Answer Production
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question How many weeks is the lead time between releasing an order to shop floor & producing a finished good?
Correct Answer 2
Your Answer 2
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question What is Supply Chain?
Correct Answer Network of Facility & Distribution
Your Answer Network of Facility & Distribution
LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The starting point for any logistics, strategy must be through understanding of the
requirement of :Correct Answer Customer
Your Answer
Production
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Almost 50% of Indian industries are using which of the following concepts?
Correct Answer TQM
Your Answer
ERP
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
JIT is :Correct Answer Top Down system , Centrally organized , Imposed production system
Your Answer
Top Down system , Centrally organized , Implement procurement system
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Following results are possible only & only if organisation goes for Supply chain
Priorities:Correct Answer On Time Delivery , Reduce Inventory Cost , More Revenue
Your Answer
Cycle Time , On Time Delivery , Reduce Inventory Cost
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Products, with highly unpredictable levels of demand, high criticality, must hold high
levels of stock and thereby allowing safety margins for :Correct Answer Delivery , Lead time , Demand Fluctuation
Your Answer
Delivery , Lead time , Demand Fluctuation
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The levels at which long term decisions are made is :Correct Answer Strategic
Your Answer
True/False
Question
Strategic
In SCM concept, there is no requirement of comparing factory responses to market place
set up input.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
All movements throughout the factory is controlled by Kanbans, and since the Kanbans
specify item precisely, no defects can be tolerated.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Most computer peripheral manufacturers have built one plant for major market places
like:Correct Answer America , Asia , Europe
Your Answer
America , Asia , Europe
Select The Blank
Question
The primary purpose of inventory is to ________ against any uncertainty that might exist
in supply chain.
Correct Answer Buffer
Your Answer
Buffer
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Outgoing inventory
Is predicted or expected sales
Is the amount of inventory on hand
at end of planning period
Gross Requirement
The forecast demand for the item Is predicted or expected sales
Scheduled Receipt
Any scheduled receipt from
Any scheduled receipt from
previous orders that are currently previous orders that are currently
being processed
being processed
On hand inventory
Is the amount of inventory on
hand at start of planning period
True/False
Question
JIT/TQM are the tools for SCM.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True/False
True
Is the amount of inventory on hand
at start of planning period
Question
In industries where it is particularly difficult to match supply can benefit the most from
implementing a postpone system.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
Postponement does guarantee win win situation under all circumstance in spite of cost
involved.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
Backorder means an unfilled customer order.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The information Enriched simulation Model is based on :Correct Answer Automatic Pipeline Inventory , OBPCS , Traditional Model
Your Answer
Automatic Pipeline Inventory , OBPCS , Traditional Model
Select The Blank
Question
In the MRP package referred in the example, the entry of capacity data is to see if we
are________ production capacity.
Correct Answer Exceeding
Your Answer
Not meeting
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
How does aggregate plan created by master production schedule become extremely
detailed plan?
Correct Answer MRP translates it
Your Answer
MRP translates it
Match The Following
Question
Modeling approaches are
methods
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Which facilitate concise review & For the most part give normative
at the same time attempt to
models for more strategic
accommodate the above polarity. decisions.
Rough cut methods give guiding
policies
For the operation decisions.
Give guiding policies for strategic
decisions.
Network design methods
For the most part give normative
models for more strategic
decisions.
For the operation decisions.
Simulation is the method by which A comprehensive supply chain
model can be analyzed.
Give normative models for more
operator decisions.
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
How many levels the supply chain management is divided into ?
Correct Answer Three
Your Answer
Three
Select The Blank
Question
The geographic placement of production facility, stocking points & sourcing is the
________ step in creating supply chain.
Correct Answer First
Your Answer
Fifth
Select The Blank
Question
The integration will make each unit of organization understand how the action will impact
other parts of & enabling it to choose alternative that ________ the organization goal.
Correct Answer Optimize
Your Answer
Satisfy
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Implementing JIT system is a task that can't be undertaken lightly, it will be expensive in
terms of :Correct Answer Management & effort , Initial implementation , The continuing effort to run the system
Your Answer
Management & effort , Initial implementation , The continuing effort to run the system
Select The Blank
Question
BOMs are structural ________ that changes relatively infrequently.
Correct Answer Information
Your Answer
Items
Select The Blank
Question
The models that describe operational decisions are often very ________ in nature.
Correct Answer Specific
Your Answer
Specific
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is Supply Chain?
Correct Answer Network of Facility & Distribution
Your Answer
Network of Intermediate and Finished products
True/False
Question
Regardless of how inventory movement is accounted for, it must be done correctly if
accurate inventory records are to be achieved.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
Paper or computer records require time to check ________ against recorder level.
Correct Answer Stock
Your Answer
Inventory
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The location decision in supply chain entities are concerned with:Correct Answer Plants
Your Answer
Inventories
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
An example of multiple equation method given in an economic model is the treasury
model of which economy?
Correct Answer UK
Your Answer
US
Select The Blank
Question
The recent development within information technology and software Engineering gives
________ opportunity for Integration and Co-ordination.
Correct Answer Unprecedented
Your Answer
Unbelievable
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Order cost is derived from the number of order placed multiplied by the cost of:-
Correct Answer Placing an order
Your Answer
Placing an order
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In master production schedule, the aim of any organization is to have fixed period as
possible to have market driven :Correct Answer Production
Your Answer
Production
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
While making back order as zero, the default data considered are :Correct Answer Full Regular Time capacity , No over time Planning , No Subcontracting
Your Answer
Full Regular Time capacity , No Subcontracting , No Machine Addition.
Select The Blank
Question
As compared to minimal cost strategy the level strategy is ________.
Correct Answer Cheaper
Your Answer
Cheaper
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The category of forecasting are :Correct Answer Short Term , Medium Term , Long Term
Your Answer
Short Term , Medium Term , Long Term
True/False
Question
A two bin system is not appropriate with many stock items.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
The overtime cost per hour is ________ in minimal cost strategy.
Correct Answer £ 25
Your Answer
£ 25
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The inventory control systems are :Correct Answer Two bin , Re-order cycle , Annual demand
Your Answer
Two bin , Re-order cycle , Monthly demand
True/False
Question
The key point about structural information is that it changes relatively infrequently.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
Kanban is not a magic bullet, it is rather an organizational shift towards ________ of
responsibility.
Correct Answer Decentralization
Your Answer
Delegation
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
In 1990, General Motor had approximately :Correct Answer 1770 suppliers , 31 Assemble parts , 30 million metric tonnes per day of shipment
Your Answer
1770 suppliers , 31 Assemble parts , 30 million metric tonnes per day of shipment
Select The Blank
Question
According to Ducker, Customer focus oriented logistics must be treated as ________.
Correct Answer Cost saving centre
Your Answer
Cost saving centre
True/False
Question
JIT need to be applied to all stages of process.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Master production schedule helps to improve the performance of the value flow across
the :Correct Answer Supply chain
Your Answer
Supply chain
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The data entered for the problem scenario are :Correct Answer Planning Resources Name , Capacity Unit of Planning Resourcing , Capacity
Requirement per Product
Your Answer
Capacity Unit of Planning Resourcing , Capacity Requirement per Product , Total
Number of Planning Resources
Select The Blank
Question
Improved Quality & Delivery on Time are the benefits associated with CBI/DTI ________
sourcing initiative.
Correct Answer partnership
Your Answer
partnership
LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The decision on mode of transport are influenced by geographical placements of :Correct Answer Plants & Warehouse
Your Answer
Supplier Location
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is the meaning of EDIFACT ?
Correct Answer Electronic Data Interchanged for Administration , Commerce & Transport
Your Answer
Electronic Data Interchanged for Administration , Commerce & Transport
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The levels at which long term decisions are made is :Correct Answer Strategic
Your Answer
True/False
Question
Strategic
Regardless of how inventory movement is accounted for, it must be done correctly if
accurate inventory records are to be achieved.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The implications of introducing consolidation centre were :Correct Answer How many centers to have? , Location of centres , Size of centres
Your Answer
How many centers to have? , Location of centres , Size of centres , To which GM plant
centres will send?
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Which of the following are the modes of transport?
Correct Answer Rail , Ocean , Air
Your Answer
Barrel , Rail , Ocean , Air
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
JIT is a suitable production system, when :Correct Answer A reasonable number of units made , A product is of high value , Setup time on machine
is short
Your Answer
A reasonable number of units made , A product is of high value , Setup time on machine
is short , Quality may be assured
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
After the World War II, average production rate of American worker compared to that of
Japanese worker was :Correct Answer Seven times
Your Answer
Seven times
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The Technique used for pipeline performance improvement are :Correct Answer Just -In- Time , Manufacturer Resource Planning (MRP) , Lean Manufacturing
Your Answer
Just -In- Time , Manufacturer Resource Planning (MRP) , Lean Manufacturing ,
Cascade Manufacturing
Select The Blank
Question
Customer order promised cycle time is gap between the purchase order creation and
________.
Correct Answer Requested delivery date
Your Answer
Requested delivery date
Select The Blank
Question
BOM can have ________ levels.
Correct Answer Many
Your Answer
Many
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
While still maintaining high service level, the objective of supply chain manager for
inventory is to :Correct Answer Decrease it
Your Answer
Make Zero
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What affects the forecasting of performance levels?
Correct Answer Changing environment
Your Answer
Uncertain demands
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
In Supply Chain Management, the goal is to be able to replace inventory of :Correct Answer Customers , Manufacturers , Suppliers
Your Answer
Suppliers , Customers , Distributors , Manufacturers
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is Supply Chain?
Correct Answer Network of Facility & Distribution
Your Answer
Network of Facility & Distribution
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In order to calculate 3 months moving average we must have how many observations?
Correct Answer Three
Your Answer
Three
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The three things in personnel / business life, most people would like to forecast are :Correct Answer The Date of Death , Winning numbers of Lottery , Winning numbers of next Lottery
Your Answer
The Date of Death , Winning numbers of Lottery , Winning numbers of next Lottery ,
Income
True/False
Question
In practice, the data items for MPS will have normally same value in each week.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
JIT philosophy has following features :Correct Answer Elimination of waste in many forms , Belief that ordering / holding cost can be reduced ,
Continuous improvement always striving to improve
Your Answer
Elimination of waste in many forms , Belief that ordering / holding cost can be reduced ,
Continuous improvement always striving to improve , Belief that ordering cost cant be
reduced
Select The Blank
Question
The geographic placement of production facility, stocking points & sourcing is the
________ step in creating supply chain.
Correct Answer First
Your Answer
First
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Experts thought that by 1990, in schools / colleges, there would be widespread use of
what type of sophisticated teaching?
Correct Answer Machines
Your Answer
Aids
Select The Blank
Question
Suppliers agree to give customer ________ plans to cope with disruption.
Correct Answer Contingency
Your Answer
Contingency
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In the supply chain , Material flows :Correct Answer Downstream
Your Answer
Downstream
True/False
Question
Logistics covers 90% cost of manufacturing.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
The overtime cost per hour is ________ in minimal cost strategy.
Correct Answer £ 25
Your Answer
£ 25
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Marketing, Distribution, planning and Manufacturing along the supply chain operate :Correct Answer Independently
Your Answer
Interdependently
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The third party logistics companies' capabilities are the result of extensive investment in
:Correct Answer Technology
Your Answer
Warehousing
Select The Blank
Question
Once we have all the information we should be able to ________ in terms of when to
place order with suppliers.
Correct Answer Calculate
Your Answer
Prepare
True/False
Question
The effect of buying discount / price breaks does need to be calculated additionally.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Initially the candidates for outsourcing were companies that needed to reduce their :Correct Answer Assets
Your Answer
Assets
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Analytical Solution
Is the possibility of using
mathematical methods to obtain
exact information on question of
interest.
Is the possibility of using
mathematical methods to obtain
exact information on question of
interest.
Modeling
Is the process by which we try to Is the process by which we try to
gain the understanding of how the gain the understanding of how the
corresponding system behaves. corresponding system behaves.
Simulation
Is the tool for understanding
issues of organizational decision
making.
Is the tool for understanding issues
of organizational decision making.
System
Is the facility or process of
interest.
Is the facility or process of interest.
True/False
Question
By going beyond internal supply chain & including external suppliers and customers
does not expose opportunities for improving internal operations.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The majority of companies said that using 3 PL services had positive effect on :Correct Answer Logistic Cost , Customer satisfaction
Your Answer
Logistic Cost , Customer satisfaction , Employee Morale , Operative Cost
Select The Blank
Question
The primary purpose of inventory is to ________ against any uncertainty that might
exist in supply chain.
Correct Answer Buffer
Your Answer
Act as Safety stock
True/False
Question
In SCM concept, there is no requirement of comparing factory responses to market
place set up input.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The co-ordination between various players in the supply chain is the key for the
effective :-
Correct Answer Management
Your Answer
Operation
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The treasury model of economy referred in the book which contains many variable and
is used to look at the effect of :Correct Answer Interest Rate Changes , Tax Changes , Oil Price Change
Your Answer
Interest Rate Changes , Tax Changes , Oil Price Change , Vehicle Rate Changes
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The Money block in following forms of inventory is measure of responsiveness of
Supply Chain to market demand :Correct Answer Raw Material , Finished Goods , Work in process inventory
Your Answer
Spare Parts , Raw Material , Finished Goods , Work in process inventory
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The term productivity is often ill-defined but basically, it's measurement is that of a
prescribed output to the resources :Correct Answer Consumed
Your Answer
Used
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The result of all the factors is that there is not a single integrated plan for the :Correct Answer Organisation
Your Answer
Supply Chain Management
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
What are the prerequisites for change while Switching over to SCM?
Correct Answer Pressure For the Change , Shared Vision , Capacity for Change
Your Answer
Pressure For the Change , Shared Vision , Capacity for Change , Outbound Training
True/False
Question
Lead Time, Order control and Stock levels reduction are the variables in SCM model.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
How many levels the supply chain management is divided into ?
Correct Answer Three
Your Answer
Three
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
To increase flexibility on production line what will have to be done with setup & change
overtimes?
Correct Answer Decrease
Your Answer
Decrease
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Both the ordering system fixed quantity at variable times and variable quantity at fixed
times has implications for :Correct Answer Safety stock , Operational responsiveness , Level of risk involved given variable supply
Your Answer
True/False
Question
Safety stock , Operational responsiveness , Level of risk involved given variable supply ,
Re-order level
It would be impossible to find the minimum cost solution manually.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
False
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Modeling approaches are
methods
Which facilitate concise review & Which facilitate concise review & at
at the same time attempt to
the same time attempt to
accommodate the above polarity. accommodate the above polarity.
Rough cut methods give guiding
policies
For the operation decisions.
For the operation decisions.
Network design methods
For the most part give normative
models for more strategic
decisions.
For the most part give normative
models for more strategic
decisions.
Simulation is the method by which A comprehensive supply chain
model can be analyzed.
ND
2
COPY
A comprehensive supply chain
model can be analyzed.
True/False
Question
NFW means Net financial assets in the private sector.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
False
Select The Blank
Question
The strength of postponement lies in its wide ________ as speed becomes more important
capability.
Correct Answer Applicability
Your Answer
Applicability
Select The Blank
Question
BOMs are structural ________ that changes relatively infrequently.
Correct Answer Information
Your Answer
Details
Select The Blank
Question
Customer order promised cycle time is gap between the purchase order creation and
________.
Correct Answer Requested delivery date
Your Answer
Goods received
True/False
Question
There are no international EDI standards. The user organization require to develop it for their
operation only.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
True
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Order Processing
Material Follow-up
Material procurement
Order Picking
Material Collection
Material Collection
Order Consolidation
Material Follow-up and Collection
Material Follow-up
True/False
Question
Orders must be phased out in time so as to ensure that there is no stock out.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The pitfalls in inventory management can be avoided by using :Correct Answer Agent Based management , Information System , Globalization
Your Answer
True/False
Question
Agent Based management , Information System , Globalization , Localization
Inventory Turns means turns over per year for inventory procurement.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Analytical Solution
Is the possibility of using
mathematical methods to obtain
exact information on question of
interest.
Is the tool for understanding issues
of organizational decision making.
Modeling
Is the process by which we try to
gain the understanding of how the
corresponding system behaves.
Is the possibility of using
mathematical methods to obtain
exact information on question of
interest.
Simulation
Is the tool for understanding issues Is the process by which we try to
of organizational decision making.
gain the understanding of how the
corresponding system behaves.
System
Is the facility or process of interest. Is the tool used test the impact of
strategic level decision have on
supply chain performance.
Select The Blank
Question
The Function for EDI software is message tracking and ________.
Correct Answer Audit Trail
Your Answer
Audit Trail
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The realignment of processing includes :-
Correct Answer Order taking , Purchasing , Manufacturing
Your Answer
Order taking , Purchasing , Manufacturing , Distribution
True/False
Question
The corporations production Kanban is the card which regulates the suppliers production
kanban.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
The exponenti________y smoothed moving average takes into account All of the previous
observations.
Correct Answer All
Your Answer
Majority
Select The Blank
Question
Periodic stock checks to count the stock physically enable the store to feed in ________
figures to reconcile physical stock against book stock.
Correct Answer Adjustment
Your Answer
Adjustment
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The assumptions in the example of MPS are :Correct Answer Two employee hours per job , Initial Number of employee is ten , Initial Inventory is Zero
Your Answer
Two employee hours per job , Initial Number of employee is ten , Initial Inventory is Zero ,
Planning Period is 6 weeks
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
SCM is the management philosophy to deal with integrated material & information flow, right
from raw material to consumption of finished goods but the focus is given to :Correct Answer End User
Your Answer
End User
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Initially the candidates for outsourcing were companies that needed to reduce their :Correct Answer Assets
Your Answer
Non Core Activities
Select The Blank
Question
The cheapest solution is to simply ________ backorders to built up over the planning period.
Correct Answer Allow
Your Answer
Disallow
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The MRP output consists of :Correct Answer Scheduled receipt , Projected net required , Planned order Release , Projected sales
Your Answer
Scheduled receipt , Projected net required , Planned order Release , Projected sales
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The box jenkins method requires forecasters to :Correct Answer Use their experience , Use their expert judgment , Use their Knowledge
Your Answer
To make judgments , Use their experience , Use their expert judgment , Use their Knowledge
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
What are the major steps in cycle counting?
Correct Answer Cycle counting , Control group cycle counting , Random cycle counting
Your Answer
Cycle counting , Control group cycle counting , Random cycle counting , Physical inventory
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In order to avoid a stock in a specified period, the quantity required to be ordered is :Correct Answer 135
Your Answer
150
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Which employees will have to learn to manage shorter deadline along with order taking
employees?
Correct Answer Purchasing
Your Answer
True/False
Question
Logistics
All movements throughout the factory is controlled by Kanbans, and since the Kanbans
specify item precisely, no defects can be tolerated.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In the customization of highly customized product which step has most significant impact?
Correct Answer Production
Your Answer
Design
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In the Stage of Technological Development for IT enabled Supply Chain following thing is
very important :Correct Answer MRP-I, MRP-II, ERP
Your Answer
True/False
Question
MRP-I, MRP-II, ERP
The constant m is called smoothing constant in single exponentially smoothing.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
The retailers undertake Pareto Analysis routinely to ________ turnover of item.
Correct Answer Compare
Your Answer
Predict
Select The Blank
Question
A further development of ________ performance measures is that a matrix of indicators can
be formulated to relate main process of Logistics to the major long term goals.
Correct Answer Logistics
Your Answer
True/False
Question
Distribution
Direct cost increase can be caused by product or process redesign.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
By arranging raw material deliveries at the start of day for one day's requirement, JIT has :
Correct Answer Reduced / eliminated inventory
Your Answer
Reduced / eliminated inventory
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
How does aggregate plan created by master production schedule become extremely detailed
plan?
Correct Answer MRP translates it
Your Answer
MRP translates it
True/False
Question
If you use only Transport Kanban in Kanban process then it is known as simple Kanban
process.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The SCM key metrics should be closely aligned to the company's strategic objectives. In this
measurements usually covers :Correct Answer Internal Business , Training , Customer
Your Answer
Internal Business , Training , Customer , EDBMS
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
EDIFACT is :Correct Answer Standard in Europe in Mid 80's , Accepted by US(ANSI) to supersede X 12 , Promoted as
world ADI Standard
Your Answer
Standard in Europe in Mid 80's , Accepted by US(ANSI) to supersede X 12 , Promoted as
world ADI Standard , Analog system
Select The Blank
Question
The four key figures of logistics strategic environment are competition, market served,
technology and ________ satisfaction
Correct Answer Stake holder's
Your Answer
Customer's
True/False
Question
Total productivity appears the only relevant productivity measure for decision making
purpose.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The treasury equation refers to predict customer spending will look at the factors like :Correct Answer Consumer Non Durable Spending , Unemployment Rate , Inflation Index
Your Answer
Consumer Non Durable Spending , Unemployment Rate , Inflation Index , Availability of
products
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The upper quartile answer of the experts for automatic rapid transport was widespread by
which year?
Correct Answer 1985
Your Answer
1980
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is the technique in which, a body of experts are hired to arrive at opinion about the
future?
Correct Answer Delphi
Your Answer
Delphi
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What adds to service cost in central heating installation company if a filter has to drive to and
obtain a minor part?
Correct Answer Queue at supplier end
Your Answer
Delay in getting components
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The various basic logistics productivity ratios can be used to control elements such as :Correct Answer Warehousing , Transportation , Customer Service
Your Answer
Warehousing , Transportation , Customer Service , Procurement
Select The Blank
Question
It is often important to conduct ________ analysis in MRP.
Correct Answer What-if
Your Answer
What-if
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What can a company improve by being able to postpone the production in its existing
business?
Correct Answer Performance
Your Answer
Profitability
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
In performance scenario, in a simplistic manner provides the continuous total productivity
management cycle of :Correct Answer Measurement , Evaluation , Planning
Your Answer
Measurement , Evaluation , Planning , Effectiveness
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
In 1990, General Motor had approximately :Correct Answer 1770 suppliers , 31 Assemble parts , 30 million metric tonnes per day of shipment
Your Answer
1770 suppliers , 31 Assemble parts , 30 million metric tonnes per day of shipment , 10000
parts shipped per day
True/False
Question
NFW means Net financial assets in the private sector.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
False
Select The Blank
Question
The strength of postponement lies in its wide ________ as speed becomes more
important capability.
Correct Answer Applicability
Your Answer
Applicability
Select The Blank
Question
BOMs are structural ________ that changes relatively infrequently.
Correct Answer Information
Your Answer
Details
Select The Blank
Question
Customer order promised cycle time is gap between the purchase order creation and
________.
Correct Answer Requested delivery date
Your Answer
Goods received
True/False
Question
There are no international EDI standards. The user organization require to develop it
for their operation only.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
True
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Order Processing
Material Follow-up
Material procurement
Order Picking
Material Collection
Material Collection
Order Consolidation
Material Follow-up and Collection Material Follow-up
True/False
Question
Orders must be phased out in time so as to ensure that there is no stock out.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The pitfalls in inventory management can be avoided by using :Correct Answer Agent Based management , Information System , Globalization
Your Answer
Agent Based management , Information System , Globalization , Localization
True/False
Question
Inventory Turns means turns over per year for inventory procurement.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Analytical Solution
Is the possibility of using
Is the tool for understanding
mathematical methods to obtain issues of organizational decision
exact information on question of making.
interest.
Modeling
Is the process by which we try to Is the possibility of using
gain the understanding of how
mathematical methods to obtain
the corresponding system
behaves.
exact information on question of
interest.
Simulation
Is the tool for understanding
Is the process by which we try to
issues of organizational decision gain the understanding of how the
making.
corresponding system behaves.
System
Is the facility or process of
interest.
Is the tool used test the impact of
strategic level decision have on
supply chain performance.
Select The Blank
Question
The Function for EDI software is message tracking and ________.
Correct Answer Audit Trail
Your Answer
Audit Trail
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The realignment of processing includes :Correct Answer Order taking , Purchasing , Manufacturing
Your Answer
Order taking , Purchasing , Manufacturing , Distribution
True/False
Question
The corporations production Kanban is the card which regulates the suppliers
production kanban.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
The exponenti________y smoothed moving average takes into account All of the
previous observations.
Correct Answer All
Your Answer
Majority
Select The Blank
Question
Periodic stock checks to count the stock physically enable the store to feed in
________ figures to reconcile physical stock against book stock.
Correct Answer Adjustment
Your Answer
Adjustment
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The assumptions in the example of MPS are :-
Correct Answer Two employee hours per job , Initial Number of employee is ten , Initial Inventory is
Zero
Your Answer
Two employee hours per job , Initial Number of employee is ten , Initial Inventory is
Zero , Planning Period is 6 weeks
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
SCM is the management philosophy to deal with integrated material & information
flow, right from raw material to consumption of finished goods but the focus is given
to :Correct Answer End User
Your Answer
End User
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Initially the candidates for outsourcing were companies that needed to reduce their :Correct Answer Assets
Your Answer
Non Core Activities
Select The Blank
Question
The cheapest solution is to simply ________ backorders to built up over the planning
period.
Correct Answer Allow
Your Answer
Disallow
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The MRP output consists of :Correct Answer Scheduled receipt , Projected net required , Planned order Release , Projected sales
Your Answer
Scheduled receipt , Projected net required , Planned order Release , Projected sales
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The box jenkins method requires forecasters to :Correct Answer Use their experience , Use their expert judgment , Use their Knowledge
Your Answer
To make judgments , Use their experience , Use their expert judgment , Use their
Knowledge
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
What are the major steps in cycle counting?
Correct Answer Cycle counting , Control group cycle counting , Random cycle counting
Your Answer
Cycle counting , Control group cycle counting , Random cycle counting , Physical
inventory
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In order to avoid a stock in a specified period, the quantity required to be ordered is :Correct Answer 135
Your Answer
150
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Which employees will have to learn to manage shorter deadline along with order
taking employees?
Correct Answer Purchasing
Your Answer
Logistics
True/False
Question
All movements throughout the factory is controlled by Kanbans, and since the
Kanbans specify item precisely, no defects can be tolerated.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In the customization of highly customized product which step has most significant
impact?
Correct Answer Production
Your Answer
Design
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In the Stage of Technological Development for IT enabled Supply Chain following
thing is very important :Correct Answer MRP-I, MRP-II, ERP
Your Answer
MRP-I, MRP-II, ERP
True/False
Question
The constant m is called smoothing constant in single exponentially smoothing.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
The retailers undertake Pareto Analysis routinely to ________ turnover of item.
Correct Answer Compare
Your Answer
Predict
Select The Blank
Question
A further development of ________ performance measures is that a matrix of
indicators can be formulated to relate main process of Logistics to the major long
term goals.
Correct Answer Logistics
Your Answer
Distribution
True/False
Question
Direct cost increase can be caused by product or process redesign.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
By arranging raw material deliveries at the start of day for one day's requirement, JIT
has :
Correct Answer Reduced / eliminated inventory
Your Answer
Reduced / eliminated inventory
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
How does aggregate plan created by master production schedule become extremely
detailed plan?
Correct Answer MRP translates it
Your Answer
MRP translates it
True/False
Question
If you use only Transport Kanban in Kanban process then it is known as simple
Kanban process.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The SCM key metrics should be closely aligned to the company's strategic objectives.
In this measurements usually covers :Correct Answer Internal Business , Training , Customer
Your Answer
Internal Business , Training , Customer , EDBMS
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
EDIFACT is :Correct Answer Standard in Europe in Mid 80's , Accepted by US(ANSI) to supersede X 12 ,
Promoted as world ADI Standard
Your Answer
Standard in Europe in Mid 80's , Accepted by US(ANSI) to supersede X 12 ,
Promoted as world ADI Standard , Analog system
Select The Blank
Question
The four key figures of logistics strategic environment are competition, market
served, technology and ________ satisfaction
Correct Answer Stake holder's
Your Answer
Customer's
True/False
Question
Total productivity appears the only relevant productivity measure for decision making
purpose.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The treasury equation refers to predict customer spending will look at the factors like
:Correct Answer Consumer Non Durable Spending , Unemployment Rate , Inflation Index
Your Answer
Consumer Non Durable Spending , Unemployment Rate , Inflation Index , Availability
of products
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The upper quartile answer of the experts for automatic rapid transport was
widespread by which year?
Correct Answer 1985
Your Answer
1980
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is the technique in which, a body of experts are hired to arrive at opinion about
the future?
Correct Answer Delphi
Your Answer
Delphi
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What adds to service cost in central heating installation company if a filter has to
drive to and obtain a minor part?
Correct Answer Queue at supplier end
Your Answer
Delay in getting components
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The various basic logistics productivity ratios can be used to control elements such
as :Correct Answer Warehousing , Transportation , Customer Service
Your Answer
Warehousing , Transportation , Customer Service , Procurement
Select The Blank
Question
It is often important to conduct ________ analysis in MRP.
Correct Answer What-if
Your Answer
What-if
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What can a company improve by being able to postpone the production in its existing
business?
Correct Answer Performance
Your Answer
Profitability
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
In performance scenario, in a simplistic manner provides the continuous total
productivity management cycle of :Correct Answer Measurement , Evaluation , Planning
Your Answer
Measurement , Evaluation , Planning , Effectiveness
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
In 1990, General Motor had approximately :Correct Answer 1770 suppliers , 31 Assemble parts , 30 million metric tonnes per day of shipment
Your Answer
1770 suppliers , 31 Assemble parts , 30 million metric tonnes per day of shipment ,
10000 parts shipped per day
Supply Management ALPANA
True/False
Question The recent survey in various companies about the use of 3 PL logistics showed signs of
satisfaction among shippers.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
Select The Blank
Question ________ is only the management philosophy which helps organisation to move from one step
to another.
Correct Answer Benchmarking
Your Answer Benchmarking
Select The Blank
Question ________ demand is converted into order information and passed down through the supply
chain to trigger product release to the customer.
Correct Answer End Consumer
Your Answer Market
True/False
Question Orders must be phased out in time so as to ensure that there is no stock out.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The most relevant measures for capital input is that of :Correct Answer Replacement cost
Your Answer Replacement cost
True/False
Question Supply chain is the expense centre in the organization.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question In order to calculate 3 months moving average we must have how many observations?
Correct Answer Three
Your Answer Three
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Initially the candidates for outsourcing were companies that needed to reduce their :Correct Answer Assets
Your Answer Assets
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question An improvement in factory order rate & Factory stock level Behavioral pattern shows dynamic
response to :Correct Answer Simulation Model
Your Answer Simulation Model
True/False
Question Customer service is prime motto for SCM.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Retailers are not interested in low stock run.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question ODETTE is not applicable for automobile industry.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The decision to hire 3PL services appears to originate from :Correct Answer Top Management
Your Answer Top Management
Select The Blank
Question In re-order level approach average stock levels stay more or ________ the same and are Less
responsive to change in demand.
Correct Answer Less
Your Answer Less
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The information Enriched comprises of:Correct Answer Consumer Habits , Habit frequency , Future dispatch fluctuation
Your Answer Consumer Habits , Habit frequency , Future dispatch fluctuation
True/False
Question Entities in a supply chain may belong to different organization within different companies.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Products, with highly unpredictable levels of demand, high criticality, must hold high levels of
stock and thereby allowing safety margins for :Correct Answer Delivery , Lead time , Demand Fluctuation
Your Answer Delivery , Lead time , Demand Fluctuation
Select The Blank
Question Category C items are relatively unimportant inventory items & are responsible for ________% of
inventory cost.
Correct Answer 5
Your Answer 10
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Within the newly arranged factory floor, workers were encouraged to be the :Correct Answer Members of team
Your Answer Members of team
Select The Blank
Question Simple method for Time series forecasting is to take a ________ Average.
Correct Answer Moving
Your Answer Moving
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Realignment of infrastructure includes :Correct Answer Production & warehouse premises , Production equipment , Information & IT system
Your Answer Information & IT system , Production & warehouse premises , Production equipment
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The assumptions in the example of MPS are :Correct Answer Two employee hours per job , Initial Number of employee is ten , Initial Inventory is Zero
Your Answer Two employee hours per job , Initial Number of employee is ten , Initial Inventory is Zero
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question To forecast the date of death the knowledge of the following is necessary :Correct Answer Life expectancy of Middle age , Medical test data on persons , His Living Style
Your Answer Life expectancy of Middle age , Medical test data on persons , His Living Style
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Different machines were clustered together to eliminate :
Correct Answer Transportation of item
Your Answer Transportation of item
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question EDIFACT is :Correct Answer Standard in Europe in Mid 80's , Accepted by US(ANSI) to supersede X 12 , Promoted as
world ADI Standard
Your Answer Standard in Europe in Mid 80's , Accepted by US(ANSI) to supersede X 12 , Promoted as
world ADI Standard
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Total cost of Ownership & direct Product Profitability are focused at a particular segment of
chain intended to be used for :Correct Answer Chain wide Management
Your Answer Percentage Wide Management
Select The Blank
Question If the suppliers meet selection criteria then you can ________ the total number of suppliers.
Correct Answer Reduce
Your Answer Increase
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question In the Supply Chain approach the example for the Individual set of Business activities is the :Correct Answer Logistics Activities
Your Answer Logistics Activities
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question With component commonality step 1(operation) storage 1 (buffer) will depend on :Correct Answer Incremental investment cost for producing common components at step 1 , Unit cost of
step 1 (exploiting economics of scale) , Potential savings, due to reduction of inventory at storage
Your Answer Incremental investment cost for producing common components at step 1 , Unit cost of step
1 (exploiting economics of scale) , Potential savings, due to reduction of inventory at storage
Select The Blank
Question The primary purpose of inventory is to ________ against any uncertainty that might exist in
supply chain.
Correct Answer Buffer
Your Answer Act as Safety stock
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Most computer peripheral manufacturers have built one plant for major market places like:Correct Answer America , Asia , Europe
Your Answer America , Asia , Europe
True/False
Question The advantage of using moving average for forecasting is that in calculating the average all the
observations are given equal weightage.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question How many weeks is the lead time between releasing an order to shop floor & producing a
finished good?
Correct Answer 2
Your Answer 2
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Fixed quantity systems :Correct Answer Can cope well with demand variability , Facilitate lower stocks , Orders can not be
consolidated to secure supplier discounts
Your Answer Are easy to manage , Can cope well with demand variability , Facilitate lower stocks
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Following results are possible only & only if organisation goes for Supply chain Priorities:Correct Answer On Time Delivery , Reduce Inventory Cost , More Revenue
Your Answer Cycle Time , On Time Delivery , Reduce Inventory Cost
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The Total pipeline usage of direct market data is reduced when the system filters out of high
frequency fluctuations in demand. This is known as :Correct Answer Forrester Effect
Your Answer Ferguson Effect
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Risk a stock out can be faced because of :Correct Answer Delay in resupply , Higher than anticipated usage , Unpredictable demand
Your Answer Delay in resupply , Higher than anticipated usage , Unpredictable demand
Select The Blank
Question The Function for EDI software is message tracking and ________.
Correct Answer Audit Trail
Your Answer LACES
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Seamless SCM
Towill
Value of Information
Glazer Peter
Filtering
Towill
Del-Vecchio
Industrial dynamics
Your Answer
Senge
Burbidge
Burbidge
Del -Vecchio
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Which are the SMART goals?
Correct Answer Specific , Measurable , Attainable
Your Answer Specific , Measurable , Attainable
Select The Blank
Question As compared to minimal cost strategy the level strategy is ________.
Correct Answer Cheaper
Your Answer Complex
True/False
Question Another aspect of Toyoto production system was reduction of setup time.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Select The Blank
Question One of the factors behind Japanese success story as geographic proximity and that suppliers
are often ________ around the major customers.
Correct Answer Clustered
Your Answer Non-clustered
Select The Blank
Question All of the product, process & infrastructure changes ________ will have an impact on the
knowledge & skills the employees will need to posses.
Correct Answer Outlined
Your Answer Given
True/False
Question EDI helps in Just In Time for manufacturing.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Developing corrective action establishes
That the effort should be carefully organized else success will
not be achieved Whether or not conformance to expectation is present
Random cycle counting establishes Whether or not conformance to expectation is present
physical quantity available
The
Counting the control group establishes
The physical quantity available
conformance to expectation is present
Comparing the counts to records establishes
The computer record available
The comparing physical count to computer records
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Calculation of Economic Order Quantity seeks to reconcile, ordering & holding cost for what size
of order?
Correct Answer Optimum
Your Answer Optimum
LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS MAYANK GOYAL
True/False
Question General Co-ordination is the integration of different function, i.e. production planning,
purchasing, sales and distribution.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question By not ordering chairs, we reach a stock out by which week in the example given?
Correct Answer 5
Your Answer 2
Select The Blank
Question The purpose of the analysis is to discern some relationship between Y1 values observed so far
in order to ________ us to forecast future values of Y1.
Correct Answer Enable
Your Answer Allow
True/False
Question MRP package can be used to examine, meeting the predetermined production schedule for
chairs.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The result of all the factors is that there is not a single integrated plan for the : Correct Answer Organisation
Your Answer Supply Chain Management
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Hiring cost per employee is:Correct Answer Hiring cost
Your Answer Employing cost
True/False
Question Retailers are not interested in low stock run.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question In the world class logistics study (Published in 1995) there is requirement of :Correct Answer New SCM approach
Your Answer New SCM approach
True/False
Question Backorder means an unfilled customer order.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Industrial Re -engineering concepts encourage :Correct Answer Modular Organization of work , Multi-skilling , On the job training procedures
Your Answer Modular Organization of work , Multi-skilling , Minimum level of quality to satisfy customers
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question JIT is :Correct Answer Top Down system , Centrally organized , Imposed production system
Your Answer Top Down system , Centrally organized , Imposed production system
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Kanban is :Correct Answer Used to control the flow of item through the production process , A push process , A
signal or message of communication
Your Answer A signal or message of communication , Used to control the flow of item through the
production process , A push process
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question In master production schedule, the aim of any organization is to have fixed period as possible to
have market driven :Correct Answer Production
Your Answer Procurement
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question If we take chair figures from MPS as chair requirement and to meet those requirements, the
package will produced a detailed production plan for :Correct Answer Seats , Backs , Legs
Your Answer Seats , Backs , Legs
Select The Blank
Question BOM can have ________ levels.
Correct Answer Many
Your Answer Two
Select The Blank
Question Suppliers agree to give customer ________ plans to cope with disruption.
Correct Answer Contingency
Your Answer Emergency
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question In the Stage of Technological Development for IT enabled Supply Chain following thing is very
important :Correct Answer MRP-I, MRP-II, ERP
Your Answer ABC analysis, JIT, Traditional System
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The modeling approaches are :Correct Answer Network Design , Rough Cut Method , Simulation Based
Your Answer Network Design , Rough Cut Method , Simulation Based , Operation Based
Select The Blank
Question The multi plant co-ordination is to coordinate the ________ plans of several plants.
Correct Answer Production
Your Answer Transportation
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question In Supply Chain Management, the goal is to be able to replace inventory of :Correct Answer Manufacturers , Suppliers , Customers
Your Answer Manufacturers , Suppliers , Customers
Select The Blank
Question The overtime cost per hour is ________ in minimal cost strategy.
Correct Answer £ 25
Your Answer £ 27
Select The Blank
Question The third party providers who can ________ the need of transition from their focus on product
oriented services to new strategies like long term business partnerships will most likely enjoy long term
success.
Correct Answer Meet
Your Answer Support
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Within the production field, which process is the most significant of the following?
Correct Answer Kanban
Your Answer Kanban
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question In the Japanese concept of total productivity, for output they embrace :Correct Answer Quantity , Quality , Delivery
Your Answer Quantity , Quality , Delivery
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The SCM key metrics should be closely aligned to the company's strategic objectives. In this
measurements usually covers :Correct Answer Customer , Internal Business , Training
Your Answer Internal Business , Training , EDBMS
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The inventory control systems are :Correct Answer Two bin , Re-order cycle , Annual demand
Your Answer Two bin , Annual demand
Select The Blank
Question The recent development within information technology and software Engineering gives
________ opportunity for Integration and Co-ordination.
Correct Answer Unprecedented
Your Answer Unlimited
True/False
Question In practice, the data items for MPS will have normally same value in each week.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Just in Time means that items move through which system as & when they are needed?
Correct Answer Production
Your Answer Distribution
Select The Blank
Question The geographic placement of production facility, stocking points & sourcing is the ________
step in creating supply chain.
Correct Answer First
Your Answer Second
Select The Blank
Question ________ demand is converted into order information and passed down through the supply
chain to trigger product release to the customer.
Correct Answer End Consumer
Your Answer Market
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The Money block in following forms of inventory is measure of responsiveness of Supply Chain
to market demand :Correct Answer Raw Material , Finished Goods , Work in process inventory
Your Answer Spare Parts , Raw Material , Finished Goods
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question If the requirement of chairs as given are 135 in week 3, 90 in week 5, 60 in week 6 then the
requirement of backs are :Correct Answer 85 in week 1 , 90 in week 3 , 60 in week 4
Your Answer 90 in week 3 , 60 in week 4
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Who has given a design oriented approach in management control literature?
Correct Answer Vosselman
Your Answer Cooper
Select The Blank
Question The mode choice aspect of transport decisions are more ________ ones, as they are closely
linked with inventory decision.
Correct Answer Strategic
Your Answer Strategic
Select The Blank
Question The integration will make each unit of organization understand how the action will impact other
parts of & enabling it to choose alternative that ________ the organization goal.
Correct Answer Optimize
Your Answer Satisfy
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Which is the area in which no one has yet developed a reliable forecasting technique?
Correct Answer Investment Policy
Your Answer Requirements
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Any mistakes in specifying BOMs could have what type of results on shop floor?
Correct Answer Disastrous consequence
Your Answer Disastrous consequence
True/False
Question Logistics covers 90% cost of manufacturing.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
Match The Following
Question
Analytical Solution
question of interest.
question of interest.
Modeling
behaves.
performance.
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Is the possibility of using mathematical methods to obtain exact information on
Is the possibility of using mathematical methods to obtain exact information on
Is the process by which we try to gain the understanding of how the corresponding system
Is the tool used test the impact of strategic level decision have on supply chain
Simulation
Is the tool for understanding issues of organizational decision making.
of using mathematical methods to obtain exact information on question of interest.
Is the possibility
System Is the facility or process of interest. Is the tool used test the impact of strategic level decision have
on supply chain performance.
True/False
Question The recent survey in various companies about the use of 3 PL logistics showed signs of
satisfaction among shippers.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Which network between companies making different ingredients to many products can be
charted?
Correct Answer Supply network
Your Answer Production network
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Other Unit production cost The cost of production of one unit of the product that is not accounted in
employee cost. The cost of holding one unit in stock at the end of each period.
Hiring cost
The cost of hiring an employee.
The cost of hiring an employee.
Unit inventory holding cost
The cost of holding one unit in stock at the end of each period. The cost
of holding one unit procured from external source at the end of each period.
Unit subcontracting cost The cost of each unit bought from external source.
unit in stock at the end of each Month.
The cost of holding one
True/False
Question The enriching the order decisions with market place information enables the factory to be much
more responsive, since less supply chain Filtering is taking place.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Logistics must be treated as cost saving function.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The factors likely to generate future business are :Correct Answer Integrated Logistics Function , Expertise In Information System
Your Answer Integrated Logistics Function , Expertise In Information System , Specialized Logistics
Function
True/False
Question ODETTE is not applicable for automobile industry.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS AMIT CHUG
True/False
Question Lead Time, Order control and Stock levels reduction are the variables in SCM model.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Select The Blank
Question The hiring cost of one employee is ________ in minimal cost strategy.
Correct Answer £ 500
Your Answer £ 450
Select The Blank
Question According to Ducker, Customer focus oriented logistics must be treated as ________.
Correct Answer Cost saving centre
Your Answer VADS
Select The Blank
Question The 3 PL must overcome some problems about the perception among companies that third
parties have________ their job.
Correct Answer Over promised but under delivered.
Your Answer Over promised but under delivered.
True/False
Question General Co-ordination is the integration of different function, i.e. production planning,
purchasing, sales and distribution.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The vital player in the traditional supply chain is :Correct Answer Retailer
Your Answer Consumer
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question What is required to facilitate logistics process of quickly moving material on numerous work
stations on the production line?
Correct Answer Clean & well organized environment
Your Answer Clean & well organized environment
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question What can be seen as a measurement of resource utilization including time element?
Correct Answer Productivity
Your Answer Productivity
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The co-ordination between various players in the supply chain is the key for the effective :Correct Answer Management
Your Answer Management
True/False
Question Distribution & Warehousing comes under supply chain measurement.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question BOM is best thought of as divided interval levels.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question In SCM metrics, customer measurements are :Correct Answer Backorder Levels , On Time Delivery , Order Fill Rate
Your Answer Cycle Time , Order Fill Rate , Backorder Levels
True/False
Question The rounding of fraction need not concern, as it is unlikely that demand forecast will be
completely accurate.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question The economic order quantity is the order quantity that minimizes total cost.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Select The Blank
Question If the suppliers meet selection criteria then you can ________ the total number of suppliers.
Correct Answer Reduce
Your Answer Reduce
Select The Blank
Question The integration will make each unit of organization understand how the action will impact other
parts of & enabling it to choose alternative that ________ the organization goal.
Correct Answer Optimize
Your Answer Optimize
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question To achieve standardization & customization at the same time, what will have to be done with
products?
Correct Answer Develop new products with robust design
Your Answer Develop new products with robust design
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Companies that would obviously gain very little from postponement, experiences a radically
different picture in their business like :Correct Answer Demand with little or no uncertainty , Low value of short time to market , Low product
proliferation
Your Answer Demand with little or no uncertainty , Low value of short time to market , Low product
proliferation
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question If the demand forecast is accurate then consequently which of the following will be accurate?
Correct Answer Master Production Schedule , Material Requirement Planning , Production planning
Your Answer Master Production Schedule , Material Requirement Planning , Production planning
Select The Blank
Question Paper or computer records require time to check ________ against recorder level.
Correct Answer Stock
Your Answer Inventory
Select The Blank
Question For the good result, supply chain require to be very ________.
Correct Answer Transparent
Your Answer Attentive
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Product Champion
Andraski
Pull & Push concept discussion
Forrester(1960)
Hoeskstra & Romme
Simulation Model Sterman
Player concept
Your Answer
Poul Jonh
Andraski
Forrester(1960)
Sterman
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question While still maintaining high service level, the objective of supply chain manager for inventory is
to :Correct Answer Decrease it
Your Answer Decrease it
Select The Blank
Question Value added data service for EDI communication is known as ________.
Correct Answer VAN
Your Answer ANSI
Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Expedition More frequent & flexible delivery may be required for realignment of process Companies that
used to collect customer orders on a monthly basis will need to shorten the information collection cycle time
for realignment of process
Purchasing More flexible & frequent purchasing operation need to be established for realignment of process
More flexible & frequent purchasing operation need to be established for realignment of process
Manufacturing If the installation of the most expensive components is to be delayed as much as possible,
change in the sequence & timing of manufacturing steps may be required for realignment of process If the
installation of the most expensive components is to be delayed as much as possible, change in the
sequence & timing of manufacturing steps may be required for realignment of process
Order taking Companies that used to collect customer orders on a monthly basis will need to shorten the
information collection cycle time for realignment of process More frequent & flexible delivery may be
required for realignment of process
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question How many levels the supply chain management is divided into ?
Correct Answer Three
Your Answer Three
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question In master production schedule, the aim of any organization is to have fixed period as possible to
have market driven :Correct Answer Production
Your Answer Production
True/False
Question JIT need to be applied to all stages of process.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Select The Blank
Question The retailers undertake Pareto Analysis routinely to ________ turnover of item.
Correct Answer Compare
Your Answer Predict
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The operational perspective in management of inventory level are :Correct Answer Deployment strategies , Setting Safety Stock level , Optimal Level of Order Quantity
Your Answer Deployment strategies , Setting Safety Stock level , Optimal Level of Order Quantity
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The alternative strategy to meet the increased demand will be to buy from subcontractor if it
would have been :Correct Answer At cheaper cost
Your Answer At cheaper cost
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The levels at which long term decisions are made is :Correct Answer Strategic
Your Answer Strategic
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The MRP output consists of :Correct Answer Scheduled receipt , Projected net required , Planned order Release , Projected sales
Your Answer Scheduled receipt , Projected net required , Planned order Release
True/False
Question For total productivity, the Japanese concentrate on the indicators of various elements rather
than measuring the output input ratio.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Postponement benefits are :Correct Answer Increased sales , Lower inventory holding cost , Lower scrap cost
Your Answer Increased sales , Lower inventory holding cost , Lower scrap cost
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The problems faced by the HP DCs due to traditional system were :Correct Answer Large finished goods inventory , Additional stock to handle all the product proliferation ,
Increasing emphasize placed on speed
Your Answer Large finished goods inventory , Additional stock to handle all the product proliferation ,
Increasing emphasize placed on speed
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Today's supply chain are very complicated to be controlled based on intution, hence what is
necessary to have statistical data on the performance of supply chain?
Correct Answer Access
Your Answer Access
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question When conformance is not achieved, what is the role of cycle counting?
Correct Answer To provide for cause , To provide for corrective action , To provide for future action
Your Answer Measure the level of conformance to expectable , To provide for cause , To provide for
corrective action
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question When both the cards are used then the Kanban process is known as :Correct Answer Integrated
Your Answer Integrated
True/False
Question By going beyond internal supply chain & including external suppliers and customers does not
expose opportunities for improving internal operations.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question In SCM metrics, Training means :Correct Answer Inhouse training , APICS Membership , Certification Training
Your Answer Inhouse training , APICS Membership , Certification Training
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question At what level Master Production schedule operates?
Correct Answer Aggregate
Your Answer Aggregate
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Inadequate & excess inventory both are revenue losses for a business so as to avoid this, which
of the following is required?
Correct Answer TQM & JIT
Your Answer ERP
Select The Blank
Question Improved Quality & Delivery on Time are the benefits associated with CBI/DTI ________
sourcing initiative.
Correct Answer partnership
Your Answer Sterman
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question How the proactive levers attack the causes of variability?
Correct Answer Directly
Your Answer Directly
Select The Blank
Question Most real world systems are too complex to allow realistic models to be ________ analytically.
Correct Answer Evaluated
Your Answer Compared
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The factors likely to generate future business are :Correct Answer Integrated Logistics Function , Expertise In Information System
Your Answer Integrated Logistics Function , Expertise In Information System
LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
ASHISH MEHTA
True/False
Question The visual record process is only a sub-process in Japanese Kanban Management system.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Select The Blank
Question The Japanese have mastered supply chain management & the extent to which their ________
are involved in the product development process.
Correct Answer Suppliers
Your Answer Distributors
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Master production schedule helps to improve the performance of the value flow across the :Correct Answer Supply chain
Your Answer Supply chain
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The Money block in following forms of inventory is measure of responsiveness of Supply Chain
to market demand :Correct Answer Raw Material , Finished Goods , Work in process inventory
Your Answer Raw Material , Finished Goods , Work in process inventory
Select The Blank
Question All of the product, process & infrastructure changes ________ will have an impact on the
knowledge & skills the employees will need to posses.
Correct Answer Outlined
Your Answer Outlined
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The number of weeks taken for ordering material at beginning till the finished products reach
customer in the apperal industry as per Flaherty report is:Correct Answer 58.5 weeks
Your Answer 58.5 weeks
Select The Blank
Question Supply chains consist of ________ of companies.
Correct Answer Multiple Layers
Your Answer Performance
True/False
Question The economic order quantity is the order quantity that minimizes total cost.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The level strategy is solution where in number of workers are :Correct Answer Always Fixed
Your Answer Always Fixed
Select The Blank
Question Total annual cost is the function that we want to ________ by choosing an appropriate value of
quantity.
Correct Answer Minimise
Your Answer Keep fixed
Select The Blank
Question In re-order level approach average stock levels stay more or ________ the same and are Less
responsive to change in demand.
Correct Answer Less
Your Answer Less
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The consequence of longer lead time will often be :Correct Answer Reduce Production Facility , Higher Levels Of Inventory , Less Dependability
Your Answer Less Dependability , Reduce Production Facility , Higher Levels Of Inventory
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The UK EDI Standards developed by ANA( Article Numbering Association) is Known as :Correct Answer TRADACOMS
Your Answer TRADACOMS
True/False
Question The globalization of supply chain does not change the requirement within supply chain
management.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
Select The Blank
Question The 3 PL must overcome some problems about the perception among companies that third
parties have________ their job.
Correct Answer Over promised but under delivered.
Your Answer Over promised but under delivered.
True/False
Question Distribution & Warehousing comes under supply chain measurement.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Which is the system in which production is demand driven, coordinated with actual customer
demand?
Correct Answer Pull Base System
Your Answer Pull Base System
True/False
Question Inventory Turns means turns over per year for inventory procurement.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The co-ordination between various players in the supply chain is the key for the effective :Correct Answer Management
Your Answer Management
Select The Blank
Question Kanban is not a magic bullet, it is rather an organizational shift towards ________ of
responsibility.
Correct Answer Decentralization
Your Answer Centralization
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question While making back order as zero, the default data considered are :Correct Answer Full Regular Time capacity , No over time Planning , No Subcontracting
Your Answer Full Regular Time capacity , No over time Planning , No Subcontracting
Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Planned order receipt What we will receive each period as a result of planned orders When we need to
release the planned orders having regard to lead time required
Planned order release When we need to release the planned orders having regard to lead time required
What we will need in each period to avoid stock out i.e. the orders that should be placed in order to avoid
such stock outs
Projected on hand What the inventory level will be if we produce according to plan above & demand forecast
is correct What the inventory level will be if we produce according to plan above & demand forecast is
correct
Projected net requirement What we will need in each period to avoid stock out i.e. the orders that should be
placed in order to avoid such stock outs What we will receive each period as a result of planned orders
True/False
Question General Co-ordination is the integration of different function, i.e. production planning,
purchasing, sales and distribution.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Select The Blank
Question The recent development within information technology and software Engineering gives
________ opportunity for Integration and Co-ordination.
Correct Answer Unprecedented
Your Answer Unprecedented
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question What are the prerequisites for change while Switching over to SCM?
Correct Answer Pressure For the Change , Shared Vision , Capacity for Change
Your Answer Pressure For the Change , Shared Vision , Capacity for Change
Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Reliability It relates with the ability to perform the promised services with dependability and accuracy This is
the measure related to a maximum of an organizations ability to provide demanded goods & service in the
amount requested
Quality of operation This relates to customer requirement & needs being consistently satisfied This relates to
customer requirement & needs being consistently satisfied
Speed of operation This is efficient use of time from order to delivery This is efficient use of time from order
to delivery
Capacity Utilization This is the measure related to a maximum of an organizations ability to provide
demanded goods & service in the amount requested It relates with the ability to perform the promised
services with dependability and accuracy
Select The Blank
Question A further development of ________ performance measures is that a matrix of indicators can be
formulated to relate main process of Logistics to the major long term goals.
Correct Answer Logistics
Your Answer Distribution
True/False
Question Direct cost increase can be caused by product or process redesign.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The factors that are to be taken into consideration for the suitability of the Kanban for any nation
are :Correct Answer Firm , Cultural differences , External dimensions of nation business
Your Answer Firm , Cultural differences , External dimensions of nation business
True/False
Question The key to integration is co-ordination.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The information Enriched simulation Model is based on :Correct Answer Automatic Pipeline Inventory , OBPCS , Traditional Model
Your Answer Automatic Pipeline Inventory , OBPCS , Traditional Model
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The advantages of Kanban system are :Correct Answer A simple system , Provides quick & precise information , Low cost associated with the
transfer of information
Your Answer A simple system , Provides quick & precise information , Low cost associated with the
transfer of information
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The realignment of processing includes :Correct Answer Order taking , Purchasing , Manufacturing
Your Answer Order taking , Purchasing , Manufacturing
True/False
Question To reconcile JIT and EOQ, we don’t take fixed setup cost and / or variable holding cost as fixed
but seek to reduce them.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Customer satisfaction through quality must be balanced against environmental impact & strain
on the workforce.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question In order to meet the guarantee to customer for shipment of notebook PC on same day as receipt
of order, the company has to maintain significant amount of inventory.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Both the ordering system fixed quantity at variable times and variable quantity at fixed times has
implications for :Correct Answer Safety stock , Operational responsiveness , Level of risk involved given variable supply
Your Answer Safety stock , Operational responsiveness , Level of risk involved given variable supply
True/False
Question The strategic & Operational decisions are to effectively & efficiantly manage, the product flow in
the strategically planned supply chain.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Select The Blank
Question ________ demand is converted into order information and passed down through the supply
chain to trigger product release to the customer.
Correct Answer End Consumer
Your Answer End Consumer
Select The Blank
Question The integration will make each unit of organization understand how the action will impact other
parts of & enabling it to choose alternative that ________ the organization goal.
Correct Answer Optimize
Your Answer Optimize
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The result of all the factors is that there is not a single integrated plan for the :Correct Answer Organisation
Your Answer Organisation
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question In a traditional informational pipeline supply chain player always received order information from
:Correct Answer Consumer
Your Answer Consumer
True/False
Question The rounding of fraction need not concern, as it is unlikely that demand forecast will be
completely accurate.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question The estimate is that the 3 PL industry will quadruple its size in next five years.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question In Kanban concept, in which area, there is no storage?
Correct Answer Production
Your Answer Production
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question How many weeks is the lead time between releasing an order to shop floor & producing a
finished good?
Correct Answer 2
Your Answer 2
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question What is Supply Chain?
Correct Answer Network of Facility & Distribution
Your Answer Network of Facility & Distribution
Combined
LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Select The Blank
Question
Suppliers are ________ to JIT business.
Correct Answer
Crucial
Your Answer
Necessary
Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Reliability It relates with the ability to perform the promised services with
dependability and accuracy It relates with the ability to perform the promised
services with dependability and accuracy
Quality of operation This relates to customer requirement & needs being
consistently satisfied This relates to customer requirement & needs being
consistently satisfied
Speed of operation This is efficient use of time from order to delivery This is
efficient use of time from order to delivery
Capacity Utilization This is the measure related to a maximum of an organizations
ability to provide demanded goods & service in the amount requested This is the
measure related to a maximum of an organizations ability to provide demanded
goods & service in the amount requested
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Following are some of the tools for Supply Chain Measurement :Correct Answer
Cash to cash cycle time , Supply Chain cycle Time , Inventory
Replenishment Cycle Time
Your Answer
Cash to cash cycle time , Supply Chain cycle Time , Inventory
Replenishment Cycle Time
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The result of all the factors is that there is not a single
integrated plan for the :Correct Answer
Organisation
Your Answer
Supply Chain Management
Select The Blank
Question
Customer order promised cycle time is gap between the purchase order
creation and ________.
Correct Answer
Requested delivery date
Your Answer
Requested delivery date
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Following are the parameters of Transportation Metrics :Correct Answer
Transit time , Outbound Freight cost , Freight Cost per unit
shipped
Your Answer
Transit time , Outbound Freight cost , Freight Cost per unit
shipped
True/False
Question
The effect of buying discount / price breaks does need to be
calculated additionally.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
The advantage of using moving average for forecasting is that in
calculating the average all the observations are given equal weightage.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
Inventory Turns means turns over per year for inventory procurement.
Page 1
Combined
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
What are the major steps in cycle counting?
Correct Answer
Cycle counting , Control group cycle counting , Random cycle
counting
Your Answer
Control group cycle counting , Random cycle counting
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Total cost of Ownership & direct Product Profitability are focused
at a particular segment of chain intended to be used for :Correct Answer
Chain wide Management
Your Answer
Chain wide Management
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The co-ordination between various players in the supply chain is the
key for the effective :Correct Answer
Management
Your Answer
Management
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Within the production field, which process is the most significant
of the following?
Correct Answer
Kanban
Your Answer
Kanban
True/False
Question
Customer satisfaction through quality must be balanced against
environmental impact & strain on the workforce.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Seamless SCM Towill Towill
Value of Information Glazer Peter Senge
Filtering Del-Vecchio Burbidge
Industrial dynamics Burbidge Van Amstel
Select The Blank
Question
We have criteria for ________ forecasts, however generalized they
are.
Correct Answer
Distinguishing
Your Answer
Comparing
Select The Blank
Question
According the example, for minimal cost, the number of initial
workers considered is ________
Correct Answer
10
Your Answer
9
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
If the demand forecast is more accurate which will result in
inventory problems what will be its effect on Inventory Carrying and Ordering
cost?
Correct Answer
It will be optimized
Your Answer
It will be reduced
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
By not ordering chairs, we reach a stock out by which week in the
example given?
Correct Answer
5
Page 2
Combined
Your Answer
6
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Mr. Lunch cross show performance which is filtered down from
corporate vision as a :Correct Answer
Pyramid
Your Answer
Pyramid
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In a traditional informational pipeline supply chain player always
received order information from :Correct Answer
Consumer
Your Answer
Consumer
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Kanban is :Correct Answer
A signal or message of communication , Used to control the
flow of item through the production process , A push process
Your Answer
A signal or message of communication , Used to control the flow
of item through the production process , A push process
True/False
Question
The total cost in minimal cost strategy is £ 63400.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
________ is only the management philosophy which helps organisation
to move from one step to another.
Correct Answer
Benchmarking
Your Answer
Benchmarking
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In which technique when applied to the use of numbers in
forecasting, vary from high to low?
Correct Answer
Qualitative
Your Answer
Qualitative
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
In the Japanese concept of total productivity, for output they
embrace :Correct Answer
Quantity , Quality , Delivery
Your Answer
Quality , Delivery , Facilities
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
If the material requirement plan is accurate, then it results in
better management of :Correct Answer
Cash flow
Your Answer
Production
Select The Blank
Question
Kanban process ________ focuses on the human factors of production.
Correct Answer
Indirectly
Your Answer
Directly
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The majority of companies said that using 3 PL services had positive
effect on :Correct Answer
Logistic Cost , Customer satisfaction
Your Answer
Logistic Cost , Customer satisfaction , Employee Morale
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What affects the forecasting of performance levels?
Correct Answer
Changing environment
Your Answer
Foreseen events
Select The Blank
Question
One of the ideas behind JIT is to reduce fixed setup cost & variable
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Combined
holding cost to ________ total cost
Correct Answer
Drive down
Your Answer
Minimise
True/False
Question
Distribution & Warehousing comes under supply chain measurement.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The SCM key metrics should be closely aligned to the company's
strategic objectives. In this measurements usually covers :Correct Answer
Internal Business , Training , Customer
Your Answer
Internal Business , Training , Customer
True/False
Question
The impact of indirect cost increase is sometimes not limited to
company implementing postponement, but affects the other players in the supply
chain.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The changes to be made in supply chain due to problem of longer lead
time is:Correct Answer
Speed it up , Restructure it , Change co-ordination
Your Answer
Speed it up , Restructure it , Change co-ordination
Select The Blank
Question
According to Ducker, Customer focus oriented logistics must be
treated as ________.
Correct Answer
Cost saving centre
Your Answer
Cost saving centre
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The strategic decision in supply chain includes :Correct Answer
What products to produce , Which plants to produce them ,
Allocation of Suppliers to plants
Your Answer
What products to produce , Which plants to produce them ,
Allocation of Suppliers to plants
True/False
Question
The economic order quantity is the order quantity that minimizes
total cost.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
Backorder means an unfilled customer order.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
False
Select The Blank
Question
For the good result, supply chain require to be very ________.
Correct Answer
Transparent
Your Answer
Transparent
Select The Blank
Question
EOQ is very sensitive to error as long as the magnitude of cost /
demand data is ________ accurate.
Correct Answer
Reasonably
Your Answer
Completely
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The most relevant measures for capital input is that of :Correct Answer
Replacement cost
Your Answer
Market value
Page 4
Combined
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The mechanism by which material and information flows through supply
chain, is known as :Correct Answer
Pipeline
Your Answer
Chainline
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Fixed quantity systems :Correct Answer
Can cope well with demand variability , Facilitate lower
stocks , Orders can not be consolidated to secure supplier discounts
Your Answer
Are easy to manage , Can cope well with demand variability ,
Facilitate lower stocks
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The media for EDI communication are :Correct Answer
LAN , Magnetic Tape/ Internet , Direct Data communication Link
Your Answer
Magnetic Tape/ Internet , Direct Data communication Link , VAN
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
In the single product example defined for planning into periods,
some of the options are :Correct Answer
Regular time , Hire employees , Fire employees
Your Answer
Regular time , Hire employees , Fire employees
True/False
Question
The key point about structural information is that it changes
relatively infrequently.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Following results are possible only & only if organisation goes for
Supply chain Priorities:Correct Answer
Reduce Inventory Cost , More Revenue , On Time Delivery
Your Answer
Reduce Inventory Cost , Cycle Time , On Time Delivery
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Product lines with highly customized end product find it difficult
to forecast on product basis :Correct Answer
The demand
Your Answer
The demand
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The supply chain management is compared by " Cooper and Ellram" with
:Correct Answer
Relay Team
Your Answer
Relay Team
True/False
Question
All forecasting methods require complex calculations and therefore
are ideally suited to be done by a computer.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
The measures suggested by Balloy have limited application, mainly at
the strategic rather that operational level.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Which is the system in which production is demand driven,
coordinated with actual customer demand?
Correct Answer
Pull Base System
Your Answer
Push Base system
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Combined
Select The Blank
Question
BOM can have ________ levels.
Correct Answer
Many
Your Answer
Two
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Different machines were clustered together to eliminate :
Correct Answer
Transportation of item
Your Answer
Transportation of item
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
How many levels the supply chain management is divided into ?
Correct Answer
Three
Your Answer
Three
True/False
Question
Warehousing & Transportation are not at all related activity in SCM.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
Select The Blank
Question
In the MRP package referred in the example, the entry of capacity
data is to see if we are________ production capacity.
Correct Answer
Exceeding
Your Answer
Not meeting
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Both the ordering system fixed quantity at variable times and
variable quantity at fixed times has implications for :Correct Answer
Safety stock , Operational responsiveness , Level of risk
involved given variable supply
Your Answer
Safety stock , Operational responsiveness , Level of risk
involved given variable supply
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The levels at which long term decisions are made is :Correct Answer
Strategic
Your Answer
Tactical
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The Gap between purchase order creation date and requested delivery
date is known as :Correct Answer
Customer Order promised cycle time
Your Answer
Customer Order promised cycle time
Select The Blank
Question
One of the factors behind Japanese success story as geographic
proximity and that suppliers are often ________ around the major customers.
Correct Answer
Clustered
Your Answer
Clustered
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Implementing JIT system is a task that can't be undertaken lightly,
it will be expensive in terms of :Correct Answer
Management & effort , Initial implementation , The continuing
effort to run the system
Your Answer
Management & effort , Initial implementation , The continuing
effort to run the system
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Outsourcing to 3PL companies to world class standards allow the
company to realize their anticipated benefits:Correct Answer
Immediately
Your Answer
Immediately
True/False
Page 6
Combined
Question
A two bin system is not appropriate with many stock items.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
To provide an adequate support what will be need to do with
information system?
Correct Answer
Major overhaul
Your Answer
Major overhaul
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The Technical Aspects of EDI agreement are :Correct Answer
coding system , The EDI that is to be employed , The Network
that is to be used
Your Answer
The EDI that is to be employed , The Network that is to be used ,
coding system
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The Data required for the IT application in the field of SCM is
mainly based on:Correct Answer
Decision Making
Your Answer
Data Structure
Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Manager participation in SCM activity 0.16 0.16
Director/GM participation in SCM activity 0.28 0.28
Vice President participation in SCM activity 0.17 0.17
President participation in SCM activity 0.14 0.14
True/False
Question
In the supply chain, a team of four player, retailer, distributor,
warehouse, factory is require to get involved for the success.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
BOM is best thought of as divided interval levels.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
How does aggregate plan created by master production schedule become
extremely detailed plan?
Correct Answer
MRP translates it
Your Answer
MRP translates it
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
If we take chair figures from MPS as chair requirement and to meet
those requirements, the package will produced a detailed production plan for :Correct Answer
Seats , Backs , Legs
Your Answer
Seats , Backs , Legs
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Spares stationery, consumable etc. are what type of inventory for
the organization?
Correct Answer
Common
Your Answer
Common
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The category of forecasting are :Correct Answer
Short Term , Medium Term , Long Term
Your Answer
Short Term , Medium Term , Long Term
Page 7
Combined
True/False
Question
The globalization of supply chain does not change the requirement
within supply chain management.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The treasury equation refers to predict customer spending will look
at the factors like :Correct Answer
Consumer Non Durable Spending , Unemployment Rate , Inflation
Index
Your Answer
Consumer Non Durable Spending , Unemployment Rate , Inflation
Index
True/False
Question
If the supply chain do not track uncertainties than it leads to non
optimal stocking levels.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
When conformance is not achieved, what is the role of cycle
counting?
Correct Answer
To provide for cause , To provide for corrective action , To
provide for future action
Your Answer
Measure the level of conformance to expectable , To provide for
cause , To provide for corrective action
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Companies that would obviously gain very little from postponement,
experiences a radically different picture in their business like :Correct Answer
Demand with little or no uncertainty , Low value of short time
to market , Low product proliferation
Your Answer
Low value of short time to market , Low product proliferation ,
Medium inventory value
Select The Blank
Question
A further development of ________ performance measures is that a
matrix of indicators can be formulated to relate main process of Logistics to the
major long term goals.
Correct Answer
Logistics
Your Answer
Distribution
True/False
Question
Logistics covers 90% cost of manufacturing.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In any event, we prefer the forecasting method that gives which type
of Average squared error?
Correct Answer
Lowest
Your Answer
Zero
Select The Blank
Question
The indirect cost increase has the consequent ________ the
infrastructure & resources.
Correct Answer
Impacts on
Your Answer
Effects on
Select The Blank
Question
World class Logistics study is published in the year ________.
Correct Answer
1995
Your Answer
1996
Select The Blank
Question
In re-order level approach average stock levels stay more or
Page 8
Combined
________ the same and are Less responsive to change in demand.
Correct Answer
Less
Your Answer
Less
Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Stock out ratio Is comparison of % of demand actually satisfied with the defined
service Is comparison of % of demand actually satisfied with the defined service
Lead time Is the time between a replenishment need arising & new deliveries being
ready for use Is the time between a replenishment need arising & new deliveries
being ready for use
Inventory service level Is % probability of stock availability to meet demands Is
% probability of stock availability to meet demands
ABC Analysis Can be used to classify stock groups Can be used to classify stock
groups
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The operational perspective in management of inventory level are :Correct Answer
Deployment strategies , Setting Safety Stock level , Optimal
Level of Order Quantity
Your Answer
Setting Safety Stock level , Optimal Level of Order Quantity ,
Setting of production levels
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The data content & floors of stock record systems are needed by
which methods?
Correct Answer
Just in time
Your Answer
Just in time
True/False
Question
In order to meet the guarantee to customer for shipment of notebook
PC on same day as receipt of order, the company has to maintain significant
amount of inventory.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
JIT philosophy has following features :Correct Answer
Elimination of waste in many forms , Belief that ordering /
holding cost can be reduced , Continuous improvement always striving to improve
Your Answer
Elimination of waste in many forms , Belief that ordering /
holding cost can be reduced , Continuous improvement always striving to improve
Select The Blank
Question
The strength of postponement lies in its wide ________ as speed
becomes more important capability.
Correct Answer
Applicability
Your Answer
Applicability
Select The Blank
Question
Japanese logistics performance and its ________ are paramount
priorities in their business environment.
Correct Answer
Effectiveness
Your Answer
Effectiveness
Select The Blank
Question
Suppliers agree to give customer ________ plans to cope with
disruption.
Correct Answer
Contingency
Your Answer
Contingency
LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Page 9
Combined
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
What are the prerequisites for change while Switching over to SCM?
Correct Answer
Pressure For the Change , Shared Vision , Capacity for Change
Your Answer
Shared Vision , Capacity for Change , Outbound Training
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Which is the area in which no one has yet developed a reliable
forecasting technique?
Correct Answer
Investment Policy
Your Answer
Investment Policy
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
To cut extra cost due to nil inventory, in which week we should
order?
Correct Answer
3rd
Your Answer
3rd
Select The Blank
Question
Improved Quality & Delivery on Time are the benefits associated with
CBI/DTI ________ sourcing initiative.
Correct Answer
partnership
Your Answer
partnership
Select The Blank
Question
Suppliers are ________ to JIT business.
Correct Answer
Crucial
Your Answer
Crucial
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Following are some of the tools for Supply Chain Measurement :Correct Answer
Cash to cash cycle time , Supply Chain cycle Time , Inventory
Replenishment Cycle Time
Your Answer
Cash to cash cycle time , Supply Chain cycle Time , Inventory
Replenishment Cycle Time
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
With component commonality step 1(operation) storage 1 (buffer) will
depend on :Correct Answer
Incremental investment cost for producing common components at
step 1 , Unit cost of step 1 (exploiting economics of scale) , Potential savings,
due to reduction of inventory at storage
Your Answer
Incremental investment cost for producing common components at
step 1 , Potential savings, due to reduction of inventory at storage , Increase
in combined cost of both
True/False
Question
The advantage of using moving average for forecasting is that in
calculating the average all the observations are given equal weightage.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
Customer order promised cycle time is gap between the purchase order
creation and ________.
Correct Answer
Requested delivery date
Your Answer
Purchase order placed
True/False
Question
Total productivity can be expressed as the overall measure of
economic effectiveness.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
One of the factors behind Japanese success story as geographic
proximity and that suppliers are often ________ around the major customers.
Page 10
Combined
Correct Answer
Clustered
Your Answer
Clustered
Select The Blank
Question
EOQ is very sensitive to error as long as the magnitude of cost /
demand data is ________ accurate.
Correct Answer
Reasonably
Your Answer
Reasonably
Select The Blank
Question
World class Logistics study is published in the year ________.
Correct Answer
1995
Your Answer
1996
Select The Blank
Question
We have criteria for ________ forecasts, however generalized they
are.
Correct Answer
Distinguishing
Your Answer
Distinguishing
Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Manager participation in SCM activity 0.16 0.28
Director/GM participation in SCM activity 0.28 0.17
Vice President participation in SCM activity 0.17 0.16
President participation in SCM activity 0.14 0.14
Select The Blank
Question
Kanban process ________ focuses on the human factors of production.
Correct Answer
Indirectly
Your Answer
Indirectly
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
If we are at end of the period, then the order is placed as per
which rule?
Correct Answer
Lot for lot
Your Answer
Lot for lot
True/False
Question
Inventory Turns means turns over per year for inventory procurement.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
Rather than attempt to guess which forecast is better, we can
________ the problem logically.
Correct Answer
Approach
Your Answer
Solve
True/False
Question
The information enriched factories are, therefore, able to make an
informed decision at a much earlier point in the time than the factory at the end
of the traditional supply chain.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The mechanism by which material and information flows through supply
chain, is known as :Correct Answer
Pipeline
Your Answer
Pipeline
Page 11
Combined
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The starting point for any logistics, strategy must be through
understanding of the requirement of :Correct Answer
Customer
Your Answer
Customer
True/False
Question
Regardless of how inventory movement is accounted for, it must be
done correctly if accurate inventory records are to be achieved.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Key indicators on which Japanese concentrate their efforts on
continuous improvement Kaizen are :Correct Answer
Quality , Price , Delivery
Your Answer
Quality , Price , Delivery
True/False
Question
Logistics covers 90% cost of manufacturing.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
It is often important to conduct ________ analysis in MRP.
Correct Answer
What-if
Your Answer
What-when
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
An improvement in factory order rate & Factory stock level
Behavioral pattern shows dynamic response to :Correct Answer
Simulation Model
Your Answer
APIOBPCS
True/False
Question
Lead Time, Order control and Stock levels reduction are the
variables in SCM model.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
To reconcile JIT and EOQ, we don’t take fixed setup cost and / or
variable holding cost as fixed but seek to reduce them.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Which is the Area, to which maximum time was allocated by Supply
chain personnel is :Correct Answer
Customer service
Your Answer
Customer service
Select The Blank
Question
Most real world systems are too complex to allow realistic models to
be ________ analytically.
Correct Answer
Evaluated
Your Answer
Evaluated
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
In performance scenario, in a simplistic manner provides the
continuous total productivity management cycle of :Correct Answer
Measurement , Evaluation , Planning
Your Answer
Measurement , Evaluation , Effectiveness
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The MRP output consists of :Correct Answer
Scheduled receipt , Projected net required , Planned order
Release , Projected sales
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Your Answer
Combined
Scheduled receipt , Planned order Release , Projected sales
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The three areas of traditionally comprise supply chain management
are :Correct Answer
Supply Chain Planning , Supply chain Execution , Supply chain
Transaction System
Your Answer
Supply Chain Planning , Supply chain Transaction System , Supply
chain Appraisal system
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Realignment of infrastructure includes :Correct Answer
Production & warehouse premises , Production equipment ,
Information & IT system
Your Answer
Production & warehouse premises , Production equipment ,
Information & IT system
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Spares stationery, consumable etc. are what type of inventory for
the organization?
Correct Answer
Common
Your Answer
Common
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In management, construction of a strategic framework for
productivity and performance analysis is required for :Correct Answer
Logistics management
Your Answer
Materials Management
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Following are the parameters of Transportation Metrics :Correct Answer
Transit time , Outbound Freight cost , Freight Cost per unit
shipped
Your Answer
Transit time , Outbound Freight cost , Freight Cost per unit
shipped
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Which are the SMART goals?
Correct Answer
Specific , Measurable , Attainable
Your Answer
Specific , Measurable , Attainable
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Order cost is derived from the number of order placed multiplied by
the cost of:Correct Answer
Placing an order
Your Answer
Placing an order
True/False
Question
The rounding of fraction need not concern, as it is unlikely that
demand forecast will be completely accurate.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
If a defective piece was found in Kanban then what happened to
production of specified quantity in Kanban?
Correct Answer
Quantity was not met
Your Answer
Quantity was not met
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Following are the functions of EDI software :Correct Answer
Interfacing with VADS , Trading Partner Database , Encryption
of EDI Message
Your Answer
Interfacing with VADS , Trading Partner Database , Encryption of
EDI Message
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The Data required for the IT application in the field of SCM is
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Combined
mainly based on:Correct Answer
Decision Making
Your Answer
Data Structure
True/False
Question
Safety stock must accommodate unexpected increase in demand and the
risk of stock out situation.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The treasury model of economy referred in the book which contains
many variable and is used to look at the effect of :Correct Answer
Interest Rate Changes , Tax Changes , Oil Price Change
Your Answer
Interest Rate Changes , Tax Changes , Vehicle Rate Changes
Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Seamless SCM Towill Towill
Value of Information Glazer Glazer
Filtering Del-Vecchio Van Amstel
Industrial dynamics Burbidge Burbidge
LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
True/False
Question
Entities in a supply chain may belong to different organization
within different companies.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
True/False
Question
The visual record process is only a sub-process in Japanese Kanban
Management system.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
False
Select The Blank
Question
The multi plant co-ordination is to coordinate the ________ plans of
several plants.
Correct Answer
Production
Your Answer
Production
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The competitive priorities in operations strategy are :Correct Answer
Cost , Quality , Time
Your Answer
Quality , Time , Quantity
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The Technical Aspects of EDI agreement are :Correct Answer
coding system , The EDI that is to be employed , The Network
that is to be used
Your Answer
coding system , The EDI that is to be employed , The Network that
is to be used
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The various basic logistics productivity ratios can be used to
control elements such as :Correct Answer
Warehousing , Transportation , Customer Service
Your Answer
Warehousing , Transportation , Customer Service
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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Combined
Question
Which of the following are the modes of transport?
Correct Answer
Rail , Ocean , Air
Your Answer
Rail , Ocean , Air
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Any mistakes in specifying BOMs could have what type of results on
shop floor?
Correct Answer
Disastrous consequence
Your Answer
Disastrous results
True/False
Question
In industries where it is particularly difficult to match supply can
benefit the most from implementing a postpone system.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
The basic operators framework ________ that there is a link between
capabilities & strategy on one hand & capabilities & resources & infrastructure
on the other hand.
Correct Answer
Implies
Your Answer
Indicates
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Companies that would obviously gain very little from postponement,
experiences a radically different picture in their business like :Correct Answer
Demand with little or no uncertainty , Low value of short time
to market , Low product proliferation
Your Answer
Demand with little or no uncertainty , Low value of short time to
market , Low product proliferation
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
When both the cards are used then the Kanban process is known as :Correct Answer
Integrated
Your Answer
Integrated
Select The Blank
Question
The fire in 1997 forced Toyoto to embark upon review of ________
that were sourced from single supplier.
Correct Answer
Components
Your Answer
Components
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In the field of IT enabled Supply Chain, "TPS" means:Correct Answer
Transaction Processing system
Your Answer
Transaction Processing system
True/False
Question
ODETTE is not applicable for automobile industry.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
The effect of buying discount / price breaks does need to be
calculated additionally.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
Select The Blank
Question
Paper or computer records require time to check ________ against
recorder level.
Correct Answer
Stock
Your Answer
Stock
Select The Blank
Question
The reduced stock holding eliminates ________ of goods.
Correct Answer
Double Handling
Your Answer
Invoicing & costing
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Combined
Select The Blank
Question
Category C items are relatively unimportant inventory items & are
responsible for ________% of inventory cost.
Correct Answer
5
Your Answer
5
Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Modeling approaches are methods Which facilitate concise review & at the same
time attempt to accommodate the above polarity. Which facilitate concise review &
at the same time attempt to accommodate the above polarity.
Rough cut methods give guiding policies For the operation decisions. For the
operation decisions.
Network design methods For the most part give normative models for more strategic
decisions. For the most part give normative models for more strategic decisions.
Simulation is the method by which A comprehensive supply chain model can be
analyzed. A comprehensive supply chain model can be analyzed.
Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Towill 1996 1996
Forrester 1960 1960
Amstel 1990 1990
Whiteoak 1994 1989
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The pitfalls in inventory management can be avoided by using :Correct Answer
Agent Based management , Information System , Globalization
Your Answer
Agent Based management , Information System , Globalization
True/False
Question
The estimate is that the 3 PL industry will quadruple its size in
next five years.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The operational perspective in management of inventory level are :Correct Answer
Deployment strategies , Setting Safety Stock level , Optimal
Level of Order Quantity
Your Answer
Deployment strategies , Setting Safety Stock level , Setting of
production levels
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
While making back order as zero, the default data considered are :Correct Answer
No Subcontracting , Full Regular Time capacity , No over time
Planning
Your Answer
Full Regular Time capacity , No over time Planning , No
Subcontracting
True/False
Question
MRP package can be used to examine, meeting the predetermined
production schedule for chairs.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
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Combined
Question
Mr. Lunch cross show performance which is filtered down from
corporate vision as a :Correct Answer
Pyramid
Your Answer
Pyramid
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
JIT is a suitable production system, when :Correct Answer
A reasonable number of units made , A product is of high value
, Setup time on machine is short
Your Answer
A reasonable number of units made , Setup time on machine is
short , Quality may be assured
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
As per the cost information, the lot for lot rule can be derived for
which particular item?
Correct Answer
Least costly
Your Answer
Less costly
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
To Maximize competitive advantage, all members within Supply Chain
should seamlessly work together to serve end consumer. This comment is given by:Correct Answer
Towill
Your Answer
Towill
True/False
Question
For a fixed time re-order cycle system, the time at risk is re-order
lead time plus the re-order cycle time.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The implications of introducing consolidation centre were :Correct Answer
How many centers to have? , Location of centres , Size of
centres
Your Answer
How many centers to have? , Location of centres , Size of centres
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The cycle time measured from the firm plan order until final
production is reported, is known as :Correct Answer
Manufacturing Cycle Time
Your Answer
Manufacturing Cycle Time
Select The Blank
Question
The realistic ________ demonstrate the benefits of a holistic view
of supply chain information flow.
Correct Answer
Simulation Model
Your Answer
Interlinkage Model
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The realignment of processing includes :Correct Answer
Order taking , Purchasing , Manufacturing
Your Answer
Purchasing , Manufacturing , Distribution
Select The Blank
Question
The safety stock penalty of fixed re-order cycle methods ________,
as stock usage value & demand variability rise.
Correct Answer
Worsens
Your Answer
Change
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The changes to be made in supply chain due to problem of longer lead
time is:Correct Answer
Speed it up , Restructure it , Change co-ordination
Your Answer
Speed it up , Restructure it , Change co-ordination
Multiple Choice Single Answer
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Combined
Question
Kanban was originally developed for which company as a way of
managing material flow in the assembly line?
Correct Answer
Toyota
Your Answer
Toyota
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
To achieve standardization & customization at the same time, what
will have to be done with products?
Correct Answer
Develop new products with robust design
Your Answer
Manage with regular product with process change
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Initially the candidates for outsourcing were companies that needed
to reduce their :Correct Answer
Assets
Your Answer
Assets
True/False
Question
General Co-ordination is the integration of different function, i.e.
production planning, purchasing, sales and distribution.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The result of all the factors is that there is not a single
integrated plan for the :Correct Answer
Organisation
Your Answer
Organisation
Select The Blank
Question
The geographic placement of production facility, stocking points &
sourcing is the ________ step in creating supply chain.
Correct Answer
First
Your Answer
First
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The calculations of forecasting methods are :Correct Answer
Tedious
Your Answer
Error Prone
Select The Blank
Question
Outsourcing is not without risks, in fact the benefits are ________
more transparent with risks Often being hidden initially.
Correct Answer
Often
Your Answer
Normally
Select The Blank
Question
In the Enrich information pipeline all supply chain partner utilize
________.
Correct Answer
Market Sales Information
Your Answer
Black Holes
True/False
Question
JIT is not a dynamic system.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
False
. In 1996, the purchase of logistics services by 3PL on behalf of their client in
billion dollars was :25
30
28
40
2. The data content & floors of stock record systems are needed by which methods?
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Combined
Just in time
Kanban
Master production schedule
M.R.P. Methods
3. In re-order level approach average stock levels stay more or
More Equally
Less Unequally the same and are Less responsive to change in demand.
4. The Data required for the IT application in the field of SCM is mainly based
on:Decision Making
Data Available
Data Structure
DBMS
5. According to Womack & Jones (1996),Who is the Prospective of SCM?
Final Customer
Manufacturer
Transporter
Supplier
6. The modeling approaches are :Network Design
Rough Cut Method
Simulation Based
Operation Based
7. The rounding of fraction need not concern, as it is unlikely that demand
forecast will be completely accurate.
True
False
8. The result of all the factors is that there is not a single integrated plan
for the :Organisation
Supply Chain Management
Production Unit
Retail Store
9. Postponement does guarantee win win situation under all circumstance in spite
of cost involved.
True
False
10. The key in effective management of the firms transport strategy is :Shipment Size
Routing
Scheduling of Equipment
Transport Vehicle Size.
11. Improved Quality & Delivery on Time are the benefits associated with CBI/DTI
Peter Senge Lean Sterman partnership sourcing initiative.
12. The mechanism by which material and information flows through supply chain,
is known as :Pipeline
Infolog
Logistics
Chainline
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Combined
13. Indirect cost increases can be caused by changes in the
Production Logistics Marketing and distribution process.
Procurement
14. Following are some of the tools for Supply Chain Measurement :Cash to cash cycle time
Supply Chain cycle Time
Inventory Replenishment Cycle Time
Training Cycle Time
15. The cost of oversupply is high in case of highly customized end products as
it is difficult to find for them:The
The
The
The
alternative
alternative
alternative
alternative
uses
suppliers
buyers
process of production
16. The information enriched factories are, therefore, able to make an informed
decision at a much earlier point in the time than the factory at the end of the
traditional supply chain.
True
False
17. Customer order promised cycle time is gap between the purchase order creation
and
Requested delivery date Goods received Purchase order placed Action
started.
18. What can a company improve by being able to postpone the production in its
existing business?
Performance
Working
Profitability
Sales
19. The Gap between purchase order creation date and requested delivery date is
known as :Customer Order promised cycle time
Manufacturing Cycle Time
Inventory Replenishment Cycle Time
DBMS
20. In MRP II, the concentration is on planning of the manufacturing resources
like :People
Machines
Storage
Requirement
21. The enriching the order decisions with market place information enables the
factory to be much more responsive, since less supply chain Filtering is taking
place.
True
False
22. The co-ordination between various players in the supply chain is the key for
the effective :Management
Organisation
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Combined
Operation
Distribution
23. The retailers undertake Pareto Analysis routinely to
Increase Calculate turnover of item.
Predict Compare
24. The integration will make each unit of organization understand how the action
will impact other parts of & enabling it to choose alternative that
Optimize
Satisfy Complete Enhance the organization goal.
25.
1. Gilmour
2. Davis
3. Billington
4. La Londe
1. 1997
1995
3. 1999
4. 1992
5. 1998
6. 1993
2.
26. The strength of postponement lies in its wide
Scope Applicability
Requirements Probabilities as speed becomes more important capability.
27. The alternative strategy to meet the increased demand will be to buy from
subcontractor if it would have been :At cheaper cost
At same cost with better quality
Better Quality Only
Faster Supplies
28. In 1990, General Motor had approximately :1770 suppliers
31 Assemble parts
30 million metric tonnes per day of shipment
10000 parts shipped per day
29. Total productivity appears the only relevant productivity measure for
decision making purpose.
True
False
30. The models that describe operational decisions are often very
Specific Simple Complex in nature.
Clear
32. Market sales data is the
Competitive Advantage Peter Senge effect Factor of
integrity Information catalyst for the whole supply chain.
33. Following results are possible only & only if organisation goes for Supply
chain Priorities:Cycle Time
On Time Delivery
Reduce Inventory Cost
More Revenue
34. The Appraisal points for market information enriched strategy are :JIT Capacity Level
Number of Stock turns
Order Amplification
Consumer Habit fluctuation
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Combined
35. How the average inventory for the stock item is represented?
By
By
By
By
1/2
3/4
1/4
3/8
stock
stock
stock
stock
36. The real benefits of Kanban will not be
Available Used Realized Utilized
until the auto-industry moves into a mixed production.
37. Most computer peripheral manufacturers have built one plant for major market
places like:America
Asia
Europe
Australia
38. The levels at which long term decisions are made is :Strategic
Tactical
Operational
Management
39. A two bin system is not appropriate with many stock items.
True
False
40. MRP typically takes into account the capacity consideration.
True
False
41. ODETTE is not applicable for automobile industry.
True
False
42. In performance scenario, in a simplistic manner provides the continuous total
productivity management cycle of :Measurement
Evaluation
Planning
Effectiveness
43. While still maintaining high service level, the objective of supply chain
manager for inventory is to :Decrease it
Maintain it
Increase it
Make Zero
44. In practice, the data items for MPS will have normally same value in each
week.
True
False
45. What is Supply Chain?
Network of Facility & Distribution
Network of procurement & Transportation of Material
Network of Intermediate and Finished products
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Combined
Network of Sales And Distribution
46. It is often important to conduct
analysis in MRP.
What-if What-when What-how What-required
47. Different machines were clustered together to eliminate :
Transportation of item
Movement of workers
Movement of tools
Transportation of inspection equipments
48. The box jenkins method requires forecasters to :To make judgments
Use their experience
Use their expert judgment
Use their Knowledge
49. How many levels the supply chain management is divided into ?
Three
Two
Four
Five
50. Products, with highly unpredictable levels of demand, high criticality, must
hold high levels of stock and thereby allowing safety margins for :Delivery
Lead time
Demand Fluctuation
Market Potential
51. In the supply chain , Material flows :Downstream
Upstream
Horizontally
Vertically
52. Marketing, Distribution, planning and Manufacturing along the supply chain
operate :Independently
Interdependently
Concurrently
Singularly
1. Modeling
1. Is the tool used test the impact of strategic level
decision have on supply chain performance.
2. Simulation
2. Is used to evaluate the impact of information sharing
and Co-Ordination.
3. System
3. Is the tool for understanding issues of organizational
decision making.
4. Analytical Solution
4. Is the facility or process of interest.
5. Is the possibility of using mathematical methods to
obtain exact information on question of interest.
6. Is the process by which we try to gain the understanding
of how the corresponding system behaves.
54. In order to avoid a stock in a specified period, the quantity required to be
ordered is :135
145
150
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Combined
125
55. The supply chain management is compared by " Cooper and Ellram" with :Relay Team
Long Distance Runner
Long Distance Jumper
Hockey Team
56. If we take chair figures from MPS as chair requirement and to meet those
requirements, the package will produced a detailed production plan for :Seats
Backs
Legs
Chairs
57. In order to meet the guarantee to customer for shipment of notebook PC on
same day as receipt of order, the company has to maintain significant amount of
inventory.
True
False
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________
Answers:
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In 1996, the purchase of logistics services by 3PL on behalf of
their client in billion dollars was :Correct Answer
25
Your Answer
25
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The data content & floors of stock record systems are needed by
which methods?
Correct Answer
Just in time
Your Answer
Master production schedule
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The alternative strategy to meet the increased demand will be to buy
from subcontractor if it would have been :Correct Answer
At cheaper cost
Your Answer
Faster Supplies
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
In 1990, General Motor had approximately :Correct Answer
1770 suppliers , 31 Assemble parts , 30 million metric tonnes
per day of shipment
Your Answer
1770 suppliers , 31 Assemble parts , 10000 parts shipped per day
True/False
Question
Total productivity appears the only relevant productivity measure
for decision making purpose.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
False
Select The Blank
Question
The models that describe operational decisions are often very
________ in nature.
Correct Answer
Specific
Your Answer
Complex
Match The Following
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Combined
Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Expedition More frequent & flexible delivery may be required for realignment of
process More frequent & flexible delivery may not be required for realignment of
process
Purchasing More flexible & frequent purchasing operation need to be established
for realignment of process More flexible & frequent purchasing operation need to
be established for realignment of process
Manufacturing If the installation of the most expensive components is to be
delayed as much as possible, change in the sequence & timing of manufacturing
steps may be required for realignment of process If the installation of the most
expensive components is to be delayed as much as possible, change in the sequence
& timing of manufacturing steps may be required for realignment of process
Order taking Companies that used to collect customer orders on a monthly basis
will need to shorten the information collection cycle time for realignment of
process Companies that used to collect customer orders on a weekly basis will
need to improve the information collection cycle time for realignment of process
Select The Blank
Question
Market sales data is the ________ for the whole supply chain.
Correct Answer
Information catalyst
Your Answer
Competitive Advantage
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Following results are possible only & only if organisation goes for
Supply chain Priorities:Correct Answer
On Time Delivery , Reduce Inventory Cost , More Revenue
Your Answer
On Time Delivery , Reduce Inventory Cost , More Revenue
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The Appraisal points for market information enriched strategy are :Correct Answer
JIT Capacity Level , Number of Stock turns , Order
Amplification
Your Answer
JIT Capacity Level , Number of Stock turns , Consumer Habit
fluctuation
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
How the average inventory for the stock item is represented?
Correct Answer
By 1/2 stock
Your Answer
By 1/2 stock
Select The Blank
Question
The real benefits of Kanban will not be ________ until the
auto-industry moves into a mixed production.
Correct Answer
Realized
Your Answer
Utilized
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The levels at which long term decisions are made is :Correct Answer
Strategic
Your Answer
Strategic
True/False
Question
A two bin system is not appropriate with many stock items.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
MRP typically takes into account the capacity consideration.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
False
True/False
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Combined
Question
ODETTE is not applicable for automobile industry.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
While still maintaining high service level, the objective of supply
chain manager for inventory is to :Correct Answer
Decrease it
Your Answer
Decrease it
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is Supply Chain?
Correct Answer
Network of Facility & Distribution
Your Answer
Network of Intermediate and Finished products
Select The Blank
Question
It is often important to conduct ________ analysis in MRP.
Correct Answer
What-if
Your Answer
What-if
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Different machines were clustered together to eliminate :
Correct Answer
Transportation of item
Your Answer
Movement of workers
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
How many levels the supply chain management is divided into ?
Correct Answer
Three
Your Answer
Three
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In the supply chain , Material flows :Correct Answer
Downstream
Your Answer
Horizontally
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Marketing, Distribution, planning and Manufacturing along the supply
chain operate :Correct Answer
Independently
Your Answer
Concurrently
Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Analytical Solution Is the possibility of using mathematical methods to obtain
exact information on question of interest. Is the possibility of using
mathematical methods to obtain exact information on question of interest.
Modeling Is the process by which we try to gain the understanding of how the
corresponding system behaves. Is used to evaluate the impact of information
sharing and Co-Ordination.
Simulation Is the tool for understanding issues of organizational decision
making. Is the tool used test the impact of strategic level decision have on
supply chain performance.
System Is the facility or process of interest. Is the process by which we try to
gain the understanding of how the corresponding system behaves.
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The supply chain management is compared by " Cooper and Ellram" with
:Correct Answer
Relay Team
Your Answer
Relay Team
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
If we take chair figures from MPS as chair requirement and to meet
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Combined
those requirements, the package will produced a detailed production plan for :Correct Answer
Seats , Backs , Legs
Your Answer
Seats , Backs , Legs
True/False
Question
In order to meet the guarantee to customer for shipment of notebook
PC on same day as receipt of order, the company has to maintain significant
amount of inventory.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
In re-order level approach average stock levels stay more or
________ the same and are Less responsive to change in demand.
Correct Answer
Less
Your Answer
Less
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The Data required for the IT application in the field of SCM is
mainly based on:Correct Answer
Decision Making
Your Answer
DBMS
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
According to Womack & Jones (1996),Who is the Prospective of SCM?
Correct Answer
Final Customer
Your Answer
Final Customer
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The modeling approaches are :Correct Answer
Network Design , Rough Cut Method , Simulation Based
Your Answer
Network Design , Rough Cut Method , Simulation Based
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The result of all the factors is that there is not a single
integrated plan for the :Correct Answer
Organisation
Your Answer
Supply Chain Management
True/False
Question
Postponement does guarantee win win situation under all circumstance
in spite of cost involved.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The mechanism by which material and information flows through supply
chain, is known as :Correct Answer
Pipeline
Your Answer
Pipeline
Select The Blank
Question
Indirect cost increases can be caused by changes in the ________ and
distribution process.
Correct Answer
Production
Your Answer
Production
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Following are some of the tools for Supply Chain Measurement :Correct Answer
Cash to cash cycle time , Supply Chain cycle Time , Inventory
Replenishment Cycle Time
Your Answer
Supply Chain cycle Time , Inventory Replenishment Cycle Time ,
Training Cycle Time
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The cost of oversupply is high in case of highly customized end
products as it is difficult to find for them:Correct Answer
The alternative uses
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Your Answer
Combined
The alternative buyers
True/False
Question
The information enriched factories are, therefore, able to make an
informed decision at a much earlier point in the time than the factory at the end
of the traditional supply chain.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
Customer order promised cycle time is gap between the purchase order
creation and ________.
Correct Answer
Requested delivery date
Your Answer
Requested delivery date
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What can a company improve by being able to postpone the production
in its existing business?
Correct Answer
Performance
Your Answer
Sales
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The Gap between purchase order creation date and requested delivery
date is known as :Correct Answer
Customer Order promised cycle time
Your Answer
Customer Order promised cycle time
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
In MRP II, the concentration is on planning of the manufacturing
resources like :Correct Answer
People , Machines , Storage
Your Answer
People , Machines , Storage
True/False
Question
The enriching the order decisions with market place information
enables the factory to be much more responsive, since less supply chain Filtering
is taking place.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The co-ordination between various players in the supply chain is the
key for the effective :Correct Answer
Management
Your Answer
Management
Select The Blank
Question
The retailers undertake Pareto Analysis routinely to ________
turnover of item.
Correct Answer
Compare
Your Answer
Increase
Select The Blank
Question
The integration will make each unit of organization understand how
the action will impact other parts of & enabling it to choose alternative that
________ the organization goal.
Correct Answer
Optimize
Your Answer
Complete
Select The Blank
Question
The strength of postponement lies in its wide ________ as speed
becomes more important capability.
Correct Answer
Applicability
Your Answer
Applicability
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LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The benefit of MRP is that the process is automated, hence it :Correct Answer
Can easily take other items that go to make final assembly , Is
quicker , Is less error prone
Your Answer
Can easily take other items that go to make final assembly , Is
quicker , Is less error prone
True/False
Question
Customer service is prime motto for SCM.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Today's supply chain are very complicated to be controlled based on
intution, hence what is necessary to have statistical data on the performance of supply
chain?
Correct Answer
Access
Your Answer
Access
Select The Blank
Question
The integration will make each unit of organization understand how the
action will impact other parts of & enabling it to choose alternative that ________ the
organization goal.
Correct Answer
Optimize
Your Answer
Optimize
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The pitfalls in inventory management can be avoided by using :Correct Answer
Agent Based management , Information System , Globalization
Your Answer
Agent Based management , Information System , Globalization
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The concept which is relevant to many situations where organizational
growth system is required to flow of incoming materials against outgoing components &
product is known as :Correct Answer
Pipeline Management
Your Answer
Pipeline Management
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The implications of introducing consolidation centre were :Correct Answer
How many centers to have? , Location of centres , Size of centres
Your Answer
How many centers to have? , Location of centres , Size of centres
True/False
Question
The total cost in minimal cost strategy is £ 63400.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
The corporations production Kanban is the card which regulates the
suppliers production kanban.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
Select The Blank
Question
Simple method for Time series forecasting is to take a ________ Average.
Correct Answer
Moving
Your Answer
Moving
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The information Enriched simulation Model is based on :Correct Answer
Automatic Pipeline Inventory , OBPCS , Traditional Model
Your Answer
Automatic Pipeline Inventory , OBPCS , Traditional Model
True/False
Question
General Co-ordination is the integration of different function, i.e.
production planning, purchasing, sales and distribution.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
World class Logistics study is published in the year ________.
Correct Answer
1995
Your Answer
1995
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The factors likely to generate future business are :Correct Answer
Integrated Logistics Function , Expertise In Information System
Your Answer
Integrated Logistics Function , Expertise In Information System
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Which network between companies making different ingredients to many
products can be charted?
Correct Answer
Supply network
Your Answer
Supply network
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
MRP is much better suited than JIT for which type of implementation?
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Computerised
Computerised
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The Gap between purchase order creation date and requested delivery date
is known as :Correct Answer
Customer Order promised cycle time
Your Answer
Customer Order promised cycle time
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Which of the following are the modes of transport?
Correct Answer
Rail , Ocean , Air
Your Answer
Rail , Ocean , Air
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The levels at which long term decisions are made is :Correct Answer
Strategic
Your Answer
Strategic
Select The Blank
Question
The basic operators framework ________ that there is a link between
capabilities & strategy on one hand & capabilities & resources & infrastructure on the
other hand.
Correct Answer
Implies
Your Answer
Implies
Select The Blank
Question
The mode choice aspect of transport decisions are more ________ ones, as
they are closely linked with inventory decision.
Correct Answer
Strategic
Your Answer
Strategic
Select The Blank
Question
Once we have all the information we should be able to ________ in terms
of when to place order with suppliers.
Correct Answer
Calculate
Your Answer
Calculate
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
How many levels the supply chain management is divided into ?
Correct Answer
Three
Your Answer
Three
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
While still maintaining high service level, the objective of supply chain
manager for inventory is to :-
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Decrease it
Decrease it
True/False
Question
Defects per million opportunities(DPMO) is concept of Four Sigma.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
True/False
Question
Orders arrive in one batch with a known lead time arriving just as stock is
exhausted.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
False
Select The Blank
Question
In re-order level approach average stock levels stay more or ________ the
same and are Less responsive to change in demand.
Correct Answer
Less
Your Answer
Less
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
In performance scenario, in a simplistic manner provides the continuous
total productivity management cycle of :Correct Answer
Measurement , Evaluation , Planning
Your Answer
Measurement , Evaluation , Planning
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The number of weeks taken for ordering material at beginning till the
finished products reach customer in the apperal industry as per Flaherty report is:Correct Answer
58.5 weeks
Your Answer
58.5 weeks
Select The Blank
Question
The purpose of the analysis is to discern some relationship between Y1
values observed so far in order to ________ us to forecast future values of Y1.
Correct Answer
Enable
Your Answer
Enable
True/False
Question
The estimate is that the 3 PL industry will quadruple its size in next five
years.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
When conformance is not achieved, what is the role of cycle counting?
Correct Answer
for future action
Your Answer
for future action
To provide for cause , To provide for corrective action , To provide
To provide for cause , To provide for corrective action , To provide
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The modeling approaches are :Correct Answer
Network Design , Rough Cut Method , Simulation Based
Your Answer
Network Design , Rough Cut Method , Simulation Based
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Most computer peripheral manufacturers have built one plant for major
market places like:Correct Answer
America , Asia , Europe
Your Answer
America , Asia , Europe
Select The Blank
Question
Category C items are relatively unimportant inventory items & are
responsible for ________% of inventory cost.
Correct Answer
5
Your Answer
5
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Modeling approaches are methods Which facilitate concise review & at the same time
attempt to accommodate the above polarity. Which facilitate concise review & at the
same time attempt to accommodate the above polarity.
Rough cut methods give guiding policies
For the operation decisions. For the
operation decisions.
Network design methods
For the most part give normative models for more strategic
decisions.
For the most part give normative models for more strategic decisions.
Simulation is the method by which A comprehensive supply chain model can be
analyzed.
A comprehensive supply chain model can be analyzed.
Select The Blank
Question
The strength of postponement lies in its wide ________ as speed becomes
more important capability.
Correct Answer
Applicability
Your Answer
Applicability
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In order to avoid a stock in a specified period, the quantity required to be
ordered is :Correct Answer
135
Your Answer
135
True/False
Question
Postponement does guarantee win win situation under all circumstance in
spite of cost involved.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Other Unit production cost The cost of production of one unit of the product that is not
accounted in employee cost. The cost of production of one unit of the product that is not
accounted in employee cost.
Hiring cost
The cost of hiring an employee.
The cost of hiring an employee.
Unit inventory holding cost The cost of holding one unit in stock at the end of each
period. The cost of holding one unit in stock at the end of each period.
Unit subcontracting cost
The cost of each unit bought from external source. The
cost of each unit bought from external source.
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
EDIFACT is :Correct Answer
Standard in Europe in Mid 80's , Accepted by US(ANSI) to
supersede X 12 , Promoted as world ADI Standard
Your Answer
Standard in Europe in Mid 80's , Accepted by US(ANSI) to
supersede X 12 , Promoted as world ADI Standard
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In Toyoto, what was the most common method of Kanban?
Correct Answer
Piece of rectangular paper in transparent vinyl envelope
Your Answer
Piece of rectangular paper in transparent vinyl envelope
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
If we take chair figures from MPS as chair requirement and to meet those
requirements, the package will produced a detailed production plan for :Correct Answer
Seats , Backs , Legs
Your Answer
Seats , Backs , Legs
True/False
Question
Orders must be phased out in time so as to ensure that there is no stock
out.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The co-ordination between various players in the supply chain is the key
for the effective :Correct Answer
Management
Your Answer
Management
Select The Blank
Question
The cheapest solution is to simply ________ backorders to built up over
the planning period.
Correct Answer
Allow
Your Answer
Allow
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The result of all the factors is that there is not a single integrated plan for
the :Correct Answer
Organisation
Your Answer
Organisation
LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
True/False
Question
To reconcile JIT and EOQ, we donâ€
™t take fixed setup cost and / or
variable holding cost as fixed but seek to reduce them.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In Delphi technique a answers of the questions are assembled & are
re-circulated among the experts till :Correct Answer Consensus is reached
Your Answer
Consensus is reached
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The decision on mode of transport are influenced by geographical
placements of :Correct Answer Plants & Warehouse
Your Answer
Plants & Warehouse
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Towill
1996
1996
Forrester
1960
1960
Amstel
1990
1990
Whiteoak
1994
1994
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What adds to service cost in central heating installation company if a
filter has to drive to and obtain a minor part?
Correct Answer Queue at supplier end
Your Answer
Queue at supplier end
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
What are the prerequisites for change while Switching over to SCM?
Correct Answer Pressure For the Change , Shared Vision , Capacity for Change
Your Answer
Pressure For the Change , Shared Vision , Capacity for Change
True/False
Question
JIT/TQM are the tools for SCM.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
True/False
Question
If the supply chain do not track uncertainties than it leads to non
optimal stocking levels.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
The third party providers who can ________ the need of transition
from their focus on product oriented services to new strategies like
long term business partnerships will most likely enjoy long term
success.
Correct Answer Meet
Your Answer
Meet
Select The Blank
Question
Kanban process ________ focuses on the human factors of
production.
Correct Answer Indirectly
Your Answer
Indirectly
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In the customization of highly customized product which step has
most significant impact?
Correct Answer Production
Your Answer
Production
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The consequence of longer lead time will often be :Correct Answer Less Dependability , Reduce Production Facility , Higher Levels Of
Inventory
Your Answer
Less Dependability , Reduce Production Facility , Higher Levels Of
Inventory
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Hiring cost per employee is:Correct Answer Hiring cost
Your Answer
Hiring cost
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
In the Japanese concept of total productivity, for output they embrace
:Correct Answer Quantity , Quality , Delivery
Your Answer
Quantity , Quality , Delivery
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The strategic decision in supply chain includes :Correct Answer What products to produce , Which plants to produce them , Allocation
of Suppliers to plants
Your Answer
What products to produce , Which plants to produce them , Allocation
of Suppliers to plants
Select The Blank
Question
The multi plant co-ordination is to coordinate the ________ plans of
several plants.
Correct Answer Production
Your Answer
Production
Select The Blank
Question
All of the product, process & infrastructure changes ________ will
have an impact on the knowledge & skills the employees will need to
posses.
Correct Answer Outlined
Your Answer
Outlined
Select The Blank
Question
Customer order promised cycle time is gap between the purchase
order creation and ________.
Correct Answer Requested delivery date
Your Answer
Requested delivery date
Select The Blank
Question
We have criteria for ________ forecasts, however generalized they
are.
Correct Answer Distinguishing
Your Answer
Distinguishing
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The changes to be made in supply chain due to problem of longer
lead time is:Correct Answer Speed it up , Restructure it , Change co-ordination
Your Answer
Speed it up , Restructure it , Change co-ordination
True/False
Question
Direct cost increase can be caused by product or process redesign.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The category of forecasting are :Correct Answer Short Term , Medium Term , Long Term
Your Answer
Short Term , Medium Term , Long Term
True/False
Question
EDI helps in Just In Time for manufacturing.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The three areas of traditionally comprise supply chain management
are :Correct Answer Supply Chain Planning , Supply chain Execution , Supply chain
Transaction System
Your Answer
Supply Chain Planning , Supply chain Execution , Supply chain
Transaction System
Select The Blank
Question
The Function for EDI software is message tracking and ________.
Correct Answer Audit Trail
Your Answer
Audit Trail
Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Stock out ratio
Is comparison of % of
demand actually satisfied
with the defined service
Is comparison of % of
demand actually satisfied
with the defined service
Lead time
Is the time between a
replenishment need arising
& new deliveries being
ready for use
Is the time between a
replenishment need arising
& new deliveries being ready
for use
Inventory service level
Is % probability of stock
availability to meet
demands
Is % probability of stock
availability to meet demands
ABC Analysis
Can be used to classify
stock groups
Can be used to classify
stock groups
Select The Blank
Question
For the good result, supply chain require to be very ________.
Correct Answer Transparent
Your Answer
Transparent
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The third party logistics companies' capabilities are the result of
extensive investment in :Correct Answer Technology
Your Answer
Technology
True/False
Question
BACS is a system of electronic payments from user.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is Supply Chain?
Correct Answer Network of Facility & Distribution
Your Answer
Network of Facility & Distribution
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
What are the major steps in cycle counting?
Correct Answer Cycle counting , Control group cycle counting , Random cycle
counting
Your Answer
Cycle counting , Control group cycle counting , Random cycle
counting
True/False
Question
Logistics covers 90% cost of manufacturing.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer
False
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The Money block in following forms of inventory is measure of
responsiveness of Supply Chain to market demand :Correct Answer Finished Goods , Work in process inventory , Raw Material
Your Answer
Raw Material , Finished Goods , Work in process inventory
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The report will examine the potential for the successful
implementation of the process into which manufacturing firms?
Correct Answer Australian
Your Answer
Australian
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In the supply chain , Material flows :Correct Answer Downstream
Your Answer
Downstream
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The treasury equation refers to predict customer spending will look at
the factors like :Correct Answer Consumer Non Durable Spending , Unemployment Rate , Inflation
Index
Your Answer
Consumer Non Durable Spending , Unemployment Rate , Inflation
Index
Select The Blank
Question
If the suppliers meet selection criteria then you can ________ the
total number of suppliers.
Correct Answer Reduce
Your Answer
Reduce
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The Technique used for pipeline performance improvement are :Correct Answer Just -In- Time , Manufacturer Resource Planning (MRP) , Lean
Manufacturing
Your Answer
Just -In- Time , Manufacturer Resource Planning (MRP) , Lean
Manufacturing
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The supply chain management is compared by " Cooper and Ellram"
with :Correct Answer Relay Team
Your Answer
Relay Team
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
The location decision in supply chain entities are concerned with:Correct Answer Plants
Your Answer
Plants
True/False
Question
In industries where it is particularly difficult to match supply can
benefit the most from implementing a postpone system.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Which are the SMART goals?
Correct Answer Specific , Measurable , Attainable
Your Answer
Specific , Measurable , Attainable
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Marketing, Distribution, planning and Manufacturing along the supply
chain operate :Correct Answer Independently
Your Answer
Independently
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The information Enriched comprises of:-
Correct Answer Consumer Habits , Habit frequency , Future dispatch fluctuation
Your Answer
Consumer Habits , Habit frequency , Future dispatch fluctuation
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
The various basic logistics productivity ratios can be used to control
elements such as :Correct Answer Warehousing , Transportation , Customer Service
Your Answer
Warehousing , Transportation , Customer Service