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Get faster at matching terms Terms in this set (12)Managing the supply chain has become more important as a result of firms increasing their levels of: A. overtime. B. outsourcing. C. marketing. D. promotions. E. shipping. B. outsourcing. Measurements taken at various points in the transformation process for control purposes are called: A. plans. B. directions. C. controls. D. feedback. E. budgets. D. feedback. Manufacturing work sent to other countries is called: A. downsizing. B. outsourcing. C. internationalization. D. vertical integration. E. entrepreneurship. B. outsourcing. Which is not an area of significant difference between manufacturing and service operations? A. cost per unit B. uniformity of output C. labor content of jobs D. customer contact E. measurement of productivity A. cost per unit Which of the following is not among the chief reasons organizations fail? A. overemphasis on short-term financial performance B. emphasizing labor productivity in labor-intensive environments C. poor internal communications D. not investing in capital and human resources B. emphasizing labor productivity in labor-intensive environments Product design and choice of location are examples of _______ decisions. A. strategic B. tactical C. operational A. strategic Which of these factors would be least likely to affect productivity? A. methods and technology B. workers C. management D. product mix E. advertising E. advertising Which of the following is not typically considered a cure for poor competitiveness? A. Remove communications barriers within organizations. B. Minimize attention to the operations function. C. Put less emphasis on short-term financial results. D. Recognize labor as a valuable asset and act to develop it. E. Improve quality. B. Minimize attention to the operations function. The more __________ a company's supply chain, the more difficult it is to ensure that the supply chain is managed ethically. A. interconnected B. global C. visible D. shortened E. competitive B. global Which of the following is not a goal of supply chain management? A. fewer suppliers and long-term relationships B. delivery often to the place of use C. on-time deliveries D. lowest possible transportation costs D. lowest possible transportation costs Small changes in consumer demand can result in large variations in orders placed because of the: A. supply chain. B. safety stock requirement. C. lead time effect. D. bullwhip effect. E. FCFS scheduling. D. bullwhip effect. The automatic identification of material is part of/facilitated by: A. holding costs. B. RFID. C. working capital reduction. D. net present value calculations. E. vendor analysis. B. RFID. Sets with similar termsExam 182 terms hannah_booth69 ISDS final CHAPTER 1187 terms Angel-molatelo ISDS 3115 TEST 3 Chapt 1167 terms texas_love93 MGT201 Exam2 supply chain management22 terms colinjhurley1 Sets found in the same folderOMPT 303: Chapter 244 terms anpham13094 Operations Management Chapter 170 terms itsjustjohnnn OM 477 terms weedisfun OMPT 303: Chapter 544 terms anpham13094 Other sets by this creatorFinal Exam Thursday160 terms anpham13094 MSCM 441 - Test 130 terms anpham13094 Students Questions - Test 1 - MSCM 44127 terms anpham13094 MSCM 370 Exam 1380 terms anpham13094 Other Quizlet setsWeek 2- National Membership Information16 terms matthewsa13 International law midterm31 terms nedalin18 DENT 521a - Final170 terms flamionp Reading 5- Behavioral Finance Perspective18 terms mike_koslow Related questionsQUESTION The concept of information-processing shortcuts, or essentially the experience-based problem-solving techniques employed by the subconscious, is best defined as: 3 answers QUESTION Which level of management is responsible for the overall performance and effectiveness of the firm? 15 answers QUESTION Why was the grit scale used to predict achievement among cadets at West Point and at the final round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee? These are situations that show 4 answers QUESTION The "critical path" in a PERT network is best described as the 4 answers What would tend to increase the importance of supply chain management?Which of the following would tend to increase the importance of supply chain management? Dealing with the fact that certain aspects of any management situation are more important than others is called: recognition of priorities.
Is the process of comparing outputs to previously established standards to determine if corrective action is needed?The process of comparing outputs to previously established standards to determine if corrective action is needed is called: planning.
What are the objectives of supply chain management quizlet?the objective of supply chain management is to structure the supply chain to maximize its competitive advantage and benefits to the ultimate consumer. -the coordination of all supply chain activities, staring with raw materials and ending with a satisfied customer.
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