Question 1

Pure EC companies are likely to have more supply chain problems if they lack a logistics infrastructure and must use external logistics services.

Accepted Answer

As pure EC companies do not have a physical presence, they may lack their own logistics infrastructure and consequently rely on external logistics services. This can lead to more supply chain problems, such as delayed deliveries or damaged products, as they have less control over the logistics process.

Question 2

In the internal part of the supply chain,the major concerns are production management,manufacturing,and inventory control.

Accepted Answer

The internal part of the supply chain involves the management of production, manufacturing, and inventory control to ensure efficient and effective operations. These are major concerns at this stage, along with quality control and process improvement.

Question 3

SCM aims to minimize inventory levels,optimize production and increase throughput,decrease manufacturing time,optimize logistics and distribution,streamline order fulfillment,and overall reduce the costs associated with these activities.

Accepted Answer

SCM, or supply chain management, indeed aims to achieve all of these objectives in order to improve the efficiency and profitability of the entire supply chain.

Question 4

E-supply chain management is the collaborative use of technology to enhance B2C processes and improve speed,agility,real-time control,and customer satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

E-supply chain management focuses on B2B (business-to-business) processes rather than B2C (business-to-consumer) processes.

Question 5

The success of an e-supply chain depends on managing information with strict policies,discipline,and daily monitoring.

Accepted Answer

Successfully managing an e-supply chain requires strict policies, discipline, and ongoing monitoring of information. This is necessary to ensure that all parties involved in the supply chain have access to the information they need, when they need it, in order to make informed decisions and ensure the smooth functioning of the supply chain. Failure to implement these policies and practices can lead to inefficiencies, errors, and delays that can compromise the effectiveness of the e-supply chain.

Question 6

By combining bar coding and wireless technologies,automobile dealers are able to scan in goods electronically as they arrive and place them in inventory up to 10 percent faster than previously.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Companies can use replenishment information to reduce inventories and eliminate stocking points.

Accepted Answer

By using replenishment information, companies can better understand their demand patterns and adjust their inventory levels accordingly, which can help reduce the need for excessive stocking points and the associated holding costs. This makes it easier for companies to manage their inventory levels more efficiently and streamline their supply chain operations.

Question 8

A company's internal operations are those that deal with relationships with suppliers and other business partners are less critical than their customer-facing applications.

Accepted Answer

The statement is false. Internal operations are equally critical as customer-facing applications as they are the backbone of the company's operations and supply chain. The interactions with suppliers and business partners have a significant impact on the company's efficiency and profitability.

Question 9

Product delays,products not being where they are required at the right time,customer dissatisfaction,and lost sales can all be caused by supply chain problems.

Accepted Answer

Supply chain problems, such as delays or misplaced products, can lead to a variety of negative consequences for businesses, including dissatisfied customers and lost sales.

Question 10

In the upstream supply chain,attention is directed at distribution,warehousing,transportation,and after-sale service.

Accepted Answer

In the upstream supply chain, attention is directed at sourcing, procurement, and production. The downstream supply chain focuses on distribution, warehousing, transportation, and after-sale service.

Question 11

The success of many private,public,and military organizations depends on their ability to manage the flows of materials,information,and money,which is referred to as the product life cycle.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true. The product life cycle refers to the management of the flows of materials, information, and money in order to successfully bring a product or service to market and manage it throughout its lifespan.

Question 12

The term supply chain comes from the concept of how systems and processes within an organization are linked together.

Accepted Answer

The term supply chain refers to the network of organizations, people, activities, information, and resources involved in moving a product or service from supplier to customer, not just internal systems and processes.

Question 13

Some of the limitations of RFID can be overcome by a new wireless standard,RuBee.

Accepted Answer

RuBee is a new wireless standard that has been developed to overcome some of the limitations of RFID, such as the inability to penetrate metal or water. RuBee operates at a lower frequency and uses magnetic communication instead of electromagnetic waves, making it ideal for use in harsh environments.

Question 14

During the design of the Boeing Dreamliner 787,IT-supported collaboration reduced the need for physical prototyping and testing.

Accepted Answer

IT-supported collaboration allowed for virtual prototyping and testing, reducing the need for physical prototypes and testing.

Question 15

At hospitals and supermarkets,inventory reorder points have been automated so that when inventory gets down to a certain point the system will automatically notify a human of the exact amount to reorder.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

A company's success is clearly dependent on finding and retaining customers and far more dependent on what is on the Web site than on what is going on behind the site.

Accepted Answer

A company's success depends on multiple factors, including customer service, product quality, and internal operations, not just the website content.

Question 17

A supply chain involves activities that take place during the entire product life cycle,from dirt to dust.

Accepted Answer

A supply chain includes all activities involved in the production and delivery of a product, from the extraction and processing of raw materials to the final disposal or recycling of the product. This encompasses the entire product life cycle, from "dirt to dust." Therefore, the statement is true.

Question 18

The success of an e-supply chain depends on an e-supply chain that is loosely integrated both within a company and across an extended enterprise made up of suppliers,trading partners,logistics providers,and the distribution channel.

Accepted Answer

The success of an e-supply chain typically depends on tight integration within a company and across the extended enterprise to ensure seamless information flow and coordination among all parties involved.

Question 19

The downstream part of the supply chain includes the activities of a company with its suppliers,which can be manufacturers,assemblers,or both,or service providers,and their connections with their suppliers.

Accepted Answer

The downstream part of the supply chain involves activities related to distributing and delivering the final product to the end customer, not interactions with suppliers.

Question 20

Products such as groceries or gasoline have predictable demand.For these products,an effective supply chain emphasizes speed and flexibility to minimize the bullwhip effect rather than low costs.

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 6: E-Supply Chains, collaborative Commerce, and Corporate Portals