Set of flashcards SCM Final Exam 2019

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Assign the correct indicator types from a supply chain management perspective:

If the insurance company measures the average lead time for processing new insurance policies (end-to-end average processing time) in order to see where the insurance company stands compared to competition, this would be considered a

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Assign the correct indicator types from a supply chain management perspective:

If the insurance company measures the lead time from an offer to it being decided, in order to measure the effect of process improvements (e.g. through increased automation), this would be considered a

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Assign the correct indicator types from a supply chain management perspective:

If the insurance company measures the lead time to create offers in order to make internal comparisons or to identify (and eliminate) bottlenecks (for example, if the lead time for many offers is increasing), this would be considered a

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Assign the correct indicator types from a supply chain management perspective:

If the insurance company measures the ratio of accepted and declined/expired offers, in order to assess the insurance policy's attractiveness to customers, this would be considered a

KPI

BPI

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Which statements regarding "sustainability in procurement" are true?

Employee awareness plays only a minor role in the sustainability audits of suppliers

The general quality level of the supplier is usually not checked or evaluated by the auditors

Before the start of a supply relationship, the sustainability promises of suppliers must be checked by studying documents, conducting an audit or interviews

In the case of existing supplier relationships, compliance with sustainability can only be checked on an irregular basis

Employee awareness plays only a minor role in the sustainability audits of suppliers

The general quality level of the supplier is usually not checked or evaluated by the auditors

Before the start of a supply relationship, the sustainability promises of suppliers must be checked by studying documents, conducting an audit or interviews

In the case of existing supplier relationships, compliance with sustainability can only be checked on an irregular basis

Which statements regarding the "strategic orientation of sustainable supply chain management" are true?

As part of the proactive strategy, problem solving is sought with supply chain partners and stakeholders

Reactive, defensive, adapted or proactive strategies exist as strategic options for sustainable supply chain management

The reactive strategy follows the cost avoidance approach

The adapted strategy pursues a future-oriented communication

As part of the proactive strategy, problem solving is sought with supply chain partners and stakeholders

Reactive, defensive, adapted or proactive strategies exist as strategic options for sustainable supply chain management

The reactive strategy follows the cost avoidance approach

The adapted strategy pursues a future-oriented communication

Which statements about sustainability in supply chain management are true?

The different perspectives and motivations of the various actors are relatively easy to reconcile; the technical implementation is more difficult

Regulatory pressure is the most important external driver of sustainability.

In the triple bottom line model, sustainability results from the accumulation of economically sensible, environmentally friendly and socially acceptable actions.

One of the challenges for sustainable supply chain management is to anchor the sustainability understanding of the customers and one's own company in the supply chain.

The different perspectives and motivations of the various actors are relatively easy to reconcile; the technical implementation is more difficult

Regulatory pressure is the most important external driver of sustainability.

In the triple bottom line model, sustainability results from the accumulation of economically sensible, environmentally friendly and socially acceptable actions.

One of the challenges for sustainable supply chain management is to anchor the sustainability understanding of the customers and one's own company in the supply chain.

Assign the following statements to the corresponding elements of the principle "avoidance before recycling before disposal."

Old clothes become cleaning rags

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Assign the following statements to the corresponding elements of the principle "avoidance before recycling before disposal."

Travel bags made from truck canvas

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Recycling

Assign the following statements to the corresponding elements of the principle "avoidance before recycling before disposal."

Old wooden pallets as garden furniture

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Assign the following statements to the corresponding elements of the principle "avoidance before recycling before disposal."

Waste metal recycling

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Assign the following statements to the corresponding elements of the principle "avoidance before recycling before disposal."

Wooden pallets for goods transport

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Assign the following statements to the corresponding elements of the principle "avoidance before recycling before disposal."

Reusable packaging

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Assign the following statements to the corresponding elements of the principle "avoidance before recycling before disposal."

Waste glass for road construction

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Assign the following statements to the corresponding elements of the principle "avoidance before recycling before disposal."

Jam jars used as drinking glasses

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Which statements about the goals of digital connectivity in e-business are true?

One goal is to outsource customer service to virtually retain customers.

One goal is the deeper involvement of suppliers in operational processes.

One goal is the integration of partners in the value network.

One goal is to avoid the repeated collection or input of the same data.

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One goal is to outsource customer service to virtually retain customers.

One goal is the deeper involvement of suppliers in operational processes.

One goal is the integration of partners in the value network.

One goal is to avoid the repeated collection or input of the same data.

Which statements about the definitions of the term "supply chain" are true?

In extreme cases, a multi-stage supply chain is a representation of all stages, from raw materials to the disposal or recycling of used products.

In a multi-stage supply chain, complexity increases disproportionately as the number of stages increases.

In multi-level supply chains, all companies have the means to monitor all stages.

In a multi-level supply chain, companies usually deal with at least four levels.

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In extreme cases, a multi-stage supply chain is a representation of all stages, from raw materials to the disposal or recycling of used products.

In a multi-stage supply chain, complexity increases disproportionately as the number of stages increases.

In multi-level supply chains, all companies have the means to monitor all stages.

In a multi-level supply chain, companies usually deal with at least four levels.

Which of the following statements regarding Supply Chain are true?

The transport of goods is the only activity in Supply Chain.

The concept Supply Chain involves far fewer areas of a company than the concept Logistics.

A Supply Chain includes, next to Logistics, also the accompanying financial and information flows.

The terms Logistics and Supply Chain are, per definition, synonomous.

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The transport of goods is the only activity in Supply Chain.

The concept Supply Chain involves far fewer areas of a company than the concept Logistics.

A Supply Chain includes, next to Logistics, also the accompanying financial and information flows.

The terms Logistics and Supply Chain are, per definition, synonomous.

Which statements about supply chain competition are true?

Customer service is part of customer management.

Leading companies have recognized that competition is really between supply chains.

The strongest link in the supply chain determines market share.

The weakest link in the supply chain determines market success.

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Customer service is part of customer management.

Leading companies have recognized that competition is really between supply chains.

The strongest link in the supply chain determines market share.

The weakest link in the supply chain determines market success.

Which of the following statements about procurement are true?

The Harris-Andler method is one of the dynamic methods for calculating lot size without cost optimization.

The Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) can only be determined using a relatively sophisticated calculation.

A sporadic demand profile is irregular and contains a large number of zero values.

The Harris-Andler method is a dynamic procedure for lot size calculation, which assumes constant demand and no backlogs/shortages.

The Harris-Andler method is one of the dynamic methods for calculating lot size without cost optimization.

The Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) can only be determined using a relatively sophisticated calculation.

A sporadic demand profile is irregular and contains a large number of zero values.

The Harris-Andler method is a dynamic procedure for lot size calculation, which assumes constant demand and no backlogs/shortages.

Which of the following statements about procurement are true?

The goal of supplier relationship management is to achieve a competitive advantage only for your own company.

Supplier surveys and self-assessments are primary sources that can be used in the supplier selection process.

Tailor-made (or customized) sourcing is a good solution for X-goods and A-parts.

C-parts are those with low value and small quantities.

The goal of supplier relationship management is to achieve a competitive advantage only for your own company.

Supplier surveys and self-assessments are primary sources that can be used in the supplier selection process.

Tailor-made (or customized) sourcing is a good solution for X-goods and A-parts.

C-parts are those with low value and small quantities.

Which of the following statements about procurement are true?

With sole sourcing, purchasing voluntarily decides to have only one supplier for a specific product or service.

Bottleneck products have a high supply risk and low impact on financial results.

Strategic suppliers are usually market leaders without special knowledge or skills.

Supplier selection is a central task of strategic procurement.

With sole sourcing, purchasing voluntarily decides to have only one supplier for a specific product or service.

Bottleneck products have a high supply risk and low impact on financial results.

Strategic suppliers are usually market leaders without special knowledge or skills.

Supplier selection is a central task of strategic procurement.

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