SCMN 2150 FINAL EXAM ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
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Decision support tools provide the ability to model volatile scenarios, giving the organization the
____________ to sense and respond to changing market conditions.
A.) Collaboration
B.) Adaptability
C.) Speed to market
D.) Agility
D.) Agility
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of high quality data?
A.) Variability
B.) Relevancy
C.) Accuracy
D.) Accessibility
A.) Variability
Supply chain information systems can overcome poor quality data and incomplete information to
generate good decisions.
True
False
False
When a supply chain disruption occurs, this software triggers corrective actions based on predefined
work flow rules.
A.) Supply chain event management software
B.) Supply chain planning sotware
C.) Business intellgence software
D.) Supply chain execution software
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A.) Supply chain event management software
This software facilitates improved performance of day-to-day operating tasks from the time a
purchase order for materials is placed until the delivery of a customer order is made.
A.) Supply chain event management software
B.) Business intelligence software
C.) Supply chain planning software
D.) Supply chain execution software
D.) Supply chain execution software
The ability to ask "what if?" questions and accurately forecast future supply chain activities depends
on the ability to use _____________.
A.) Predictive analytics
B.) Descriptive statistics
C.) Business intelligence
D.) Diagnostic analytics
A.) Predictive analytics
Mobile phones and tablets offer little value for supply chain operations and real-time event
management.
True
False
False
In the FedEx healthcare shared network video, what it the most important issue to track while the
goods are in transit?
A.) Temperature of the goods
B.) Vibration of the trailer
C.) Estimated arrival time
D.) Location of the goods
A.) Temperature of the goods
How is Amazon using Kiva technology to improve warehouse performance?
A.) Robots manage product storage and flows
B.) Order fulfillment activities are fully automated
C.) Labor is eliminated in a Kiva based warehouse
D.) RFID tags help order pickers find product in the warehouse
A.) Robots manage product storage and flows
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The Industry in Action video about ____________ indicates that supply chain technology addresses
more than just software. Technology can also be used to automate operations and improve labor
productivity.
A.) IBM Integration Systems
B.) FedEx Cold Chain Solutions
C.) Kiva Systems
D.) Witron Systems
C.) Kiva Systems
Which global supply chain channel focuses on the selection of modes, carriers, and routes?
A.) Communication channel
B.) Distribution channel
C.) Visibility channel
D.) Transaction Channel
B.) Distribution channel
If you focus only on labor costs when sourcing goods globally, then the total cost of ownership may
not be significantly different than supplier options that are closer to home.
True
False
True
______________ is a procurement strategy in which a company broadens its supply base beyond its
home borders to create competition and reduce prices for purchased goods. It aims to leverage global
efficiencies of low costs for materials and labor, low trade tariffs, and economic incentives.
A.) Regional purchasing
B.) Third party logistics
C.) Global sourcing
D.) Contract manufacturing
C.) Global sourcing
What is the biggest risk in global contract manufacturing?
A.) Increased investment in facilities
B.) Loss of supply chain control
C.) Reduction of financial risks
D.) Reduction of quality problems
B.) Loss of supply chain control
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According to the Seven Secrets article, producers of high-tech and defense industry products may need
this to sell their goods internationally.
A.) Trademark protection
B.) Deep pockets
C.) Export credit insurance
D.) Export license
D.) Export license
According to this weeks's reading, how can organizations ensure that global customers will pay for
their goods and services?
A.) Letter of credit
B.) Export license
C.) Customs duties
D.) Paypal
A.) Letter of credit
INCOTERMS can be applied to which mode of transportation ?
A.) Ocean transport
B.) Rail transport
C.) Air transport
D.) All modes of transportation
D.) All modes of transportation
When an Incoterm includes the letter "I" it stands for intermodal transportation.
True
False
False
Which group is ultimately responsible for establishing smart borders that increase security while
facilitating the movement of legitimate trade?
A.) Immigration and Naturalization Service
B.) FBI
C.) CIA
D.) Customs and Border Patrol
E.) Internal Revenue Service
D.) Customs and Border Patrol
In the case of a shipping catastrophe at sea, a freight owner is only responsible for his own goods and
has no potential liability toward goods or equipment owned by other organizations.
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