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Supply Chain Management - 19

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
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
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

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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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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 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,
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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 :-
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 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
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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 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
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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
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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 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
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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 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
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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 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
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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 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 :-
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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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Supply chain Management 1
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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SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
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 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 Utilized
True/False
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 Four
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 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
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 Month.
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 production of
one unit of the product
that is not accounted in
employee cost.
Unit subcontracting cost The cost of each unit
bought from external
source.
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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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
of coloration until the
customer uses the product
Significant value was
created in value chain &
manufacturing cost & safety
stock both decreased
Carry out more variety
without increasing inventory
The impact of postponement
in case of PC company
Inventory was cut to half Carry out more variety by
slightly increasing inventory
The impact of postponement
of customization of printer to
DC areas
Decrease in inventory made
up for the increased cost in
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
in RPAG
Carry out more variety
without increasing inventory
Significant value was created
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 Final
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 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
review & at the same time
attempt to accommodate the
above polarity.
Give guiding policies for
strategic decisions.
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.
A comprehensive supply
chain model can be
analyzed.
Simulation is the method by
which
A comprehensive supply
chain model can be
analyzed.
For the most part give
normative models for more
strategic decisions.
True/False
Question 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 End User
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
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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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
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
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
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

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