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MCQs SCM

This document discusses key concepts in supply chain management including logistics functions, distribution network design, and product strategy formulation. It covers topics such as transportation mode selection, international logistics considerations, steps in logistics functions, and factors that impact distribution network design such as inventory costs, transportation costs, and response time. The document also discusses different types of supply chain processes and strategies.

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MCQs SCM

This document discusses key concepts in supply chain management including logistics functions, distribution network design, and product strategy formulation. It covers topics such as transportation mode selection, international logistics considerations, steps in logistics functions, and factors that impact distribution network design such as inventory costs, transportation costs, and response time. The document also discusses different types of supply chain processes and strategies.

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Supply Chain system can be define as:
Logistics is based on :
The sequence of forward flow:

Emphasis on maximizing benefits of the corporate system as a whole as opposed to that of individual units.

The two main areas of logistics are:

The process of planning, organizing, implementing, and controlling the flow and storage of materials from the point of origin
to the point of consumption
the function responsible for the flow of materials from suppliers into an organization, through operations within the
organization, and then out to customers

The main characteristic of International logistics is:


Which of the two are logistics functions

The document placed by a buyer to a supplier is an important legal document of the transactions between the two parties.
The process of storing of finished goods until they are sold
The major decission in warehousing are
To keep enough inventories to meet customer requirements is called
selection of mode of transportation carriers is a part of which step of logistics function
Exporters need to be aware of certain labeling requirements to avoid unnecessary delays in shipping, This comes under which
step of logistic function
How many total steps of logistics functions are there
Which software system is used by organization for the tracking and coordinating the material management and physical distrib
Order checking and sorting cargo , palletizing and weighing comes under the
Choosing the mode of transportation, shipping agents and shipping companies comes under the
The two main factors for selecting the transportation modes are
The steps taken to move and store a product from the supplier stage to the customer stage in a supply chain is
Distribution efficiency evaluate the impact on cost for different distribution network options and
Which one is not cost affected in SC by designing distribution network
What are customer service key features influenced by network design?
Response time decrease with
Inventory cost directly proportional to
Transportation cost decreases with
Response time depends on
In manufacturer direct shipping, information flow from:
In transit merge shipping is also called
Distributor storage shipping, product availability
Order visibility in customer pick up shipping is
Retail storage with customer pick up inventory is
Facility and handling is high performing in
Manufacturer storage and pickup has highest in all
Online sales to customers improves
Customer experience improves through:
Customer prefernces helps in
Response time is lowest in this type of shipping
Distribution design methods are:
Which of the following is not a part of product strategy formulation?
Which of the following is not a type of operations?
The inputs to a transformation process include all of the following except
Intermediaries play an important role in matching
Which of the following is concerned when the process decision is made
High interaction with customers and highly customized service are the features of
Setting KPI’s, evaluate using data, taking corrective actions are included in_________ decision phase of supply chain
The process structure has a major impact on
Customized process, with flexible and unique sequence of tasks is the process characteristics of
  An effective technology strategy can manage the sourcing of
In strategic Fit, the process should reflect the desired competitive
The process structure has major impact on customer involvement, ____________ and capital intensity.
In service process structure, ________ is sometimes called moment of truth or service encounter.
In process strategy, _____________ process accounts backward from producer to supplier, requires data gathering and feedb
____________ process in process strategy disposes high inventory levels, it os based on make what has been ordered by custo
SC process views/cycles include procurement cycle, production cycle, ___________ cycle & order cycle
Which of the following are not key attributes of supply chain management?
Positive, long-term relationships between supply chain participants refer to:
Which of the following functions is not a core function of an organisation?
”Quality is conformance to specifications”-This definition of quality is from point of view of
In manufacturing product are bought as:
The basic idea is created and _____________
Product Development system made of ______ steps.
Bill of material includes in __________
Issues of Product design does not include
The offering is tested first in the lab then with _____________
Logistic management is the flow and storage of materials from the point of origin to the point of …………
concerned with the outbound flow of materials or products- Outbound Logistics
Each export-import firm must use a logistics system that best fits its ……………
Generally, short distances, short lead times, and small inventory levels
Different national regulations and many intermediaries participating in the distribution channel (customs brokers, forwarders,
It is basically an exercise of striking a balance between the customer service for not losing market opportunity and the cost t
………………. is the storing of finished goods until they are sold.
This is the consideration Factors for Transportation Mode Selection
Goods should be packed on……..if possible, to ensure greater ease in handling
Containers should be made of …………… resistant material
ILS stands for
This Policy covers total loss and partial losses greater than a given percentage and insurer liable for the total amount lost.- up
Claims for loss or damage to shipment on transit can be claimed from…………
The ………………. at Origin selects the transportation mode (airline, ship, truck, etc.) and Select the Carrier
Movement of material in whole supply chain
Logistics is the art and science of obtaining,producing and …………. Material and product in proper place and proper quantity
The timely movement of materials from sources of supply to point of manufacture, assembly, or distribution
The…………..submits documents to Customs Authorities to obtain release of the merchandise.
Importer (Buyer/Consignee ) place a…………………... with Item Specification, Terms and Conditions.

Changes in currency values that could reduce future exporter’s receipts or increase importer’s payments in foreign currency.
The steps taken to move and store a product from the supplier stage to the customer stage in a supply chain is called
Distribution directly affects ____ and _______ and therefore drives profitability.
Distribution network performance evaluated along _____dimensions at the highest level:
_______design options compared according to their impact on customer service and the cost to provide this level of service.
The relation between inventory cost & number of facilities is ________
The relation between transportation cost & number of facilities is ________
The choice of a distribution network has ______ consequences.
Product, price, commoditization, and criticality have an impact on the type of distribution system preferred by ___
The costs incurred in bringing material into a facility are
Where does distribution occur in the supply chain?
VMI stands for
Distribution requirement planning is a system for
option 1 option 2
Supplier→Distuributor→Producer→Customer Customer→Distuributor→Producer→Supplier
Obtaining, Manufacturing & Disturibution of MaterialObtaining, Producing & Disturibution of
From Raw Material to Customer From Distuributor to Customer

Cost Approach Opportunity Cost approach

Transportation and Storage Manufacturing and storage

Procurement Management Manufacturing Management

Manufacturing Logistics
One national regulation on customs procedures,
documentation, packaging, and labeling Generally, short distances, short lead
requirements times, and small inventory levels
Inventory control & Procurement Inventory Control &Warehousing

Purchase Order Goods receiving note


Warehousing Purchasing
Location of warehouse facility Size of warehouse
material management inventory control
Transportation Service/ traffic management Inventory control

Transportation Service/ traffic management Inventory control


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Integrated Logistics system warehousing management system
storage transportation
Transportation storage
Cost and Time Cost and Quantity
Logistics Network Operation
Quality product Integrated SC
Return ability Inventory
Product Availability Response time
increased facilities decreased facilities
response time product availability
increase in response order visibility
Logistics cost No of facilities
customer directly to manufacturer customer directly to retailor
customer shipping direct shipping
Lower cost to manufacturer Higher cost to manufacturer
Easier Timely
Higher in all Lower in all
Manufacturer storage with direct shipping Manufacturer storage with pickup
Time to market order visibility
Response time Product variety
Harder Returnability Low order visibility
Order visibility product availability
Manufacturer storage with direct shipping Manufacturer storage with pickup
Manufacturer storage with direct shipping Manufacturer storage with pickup
Differentiation Low cost
Goods production storage/transportation
Material People
dealer with customer manufacturer to product
Quality must be improved The cost or availability of inputs must
Back office Front Office
Planning Organizing
Resource Flexibility Divergence
Job Process Line Process
Raw Materials Customer Interests
Capabilities Strategies
Product Designing Resource flexibility
Customer involvement Personal attention
Upstream Push
Push Pull
Capacity Process structure
inventory control leveraging technology
Co-opetitions tailored logistics
The Product/Service Dev.Function The Operations Function
Customer Manufacturer
Finished Goods Raw Material
Developed Generate
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Product Strategy Product Documents
Use less energy None
Researchers Consumers
Distribution Consumption
Physical distribution Materials Management
Distributor supplier
Domestic logistics International Logistics
Domestic logistics International Logistics
Warehousing Procurement
inventory warehousing
Time Cost
Steel wooden Stools
moisture Breakage
Integrated Logistics System International Logistics System
Voyage Policy FPA Policy
Insurer Carrier
Supplier Distributor
Warehousing Distribution
distributing sourcing
Materials management Physical Distribution
Freight forwarder custom broker
Proforma invoice custom invoice

political risk foreign credit risk


Logistics Supply Chain
Capital stock & retained earning Cost & Customer experience
Two Four
Retail network Supply chain network
Inversely proportional Reciprocal
Inversely proportional Reciprocal
Short term Long term
Consumer Customer
sourcing transportation costs outbound transportation costs
Between every pair of stages Everywhere downstream from
Vendor material inventory Vendor managed inventory
Inventory management Distribution planning
option 3 option 4
Supplier→Producer→Distuributor→Customer Supplier→Customer→Producer→Distuributor
Obtaining, Producing & Collection of Material Receiving, Collection & Producing of Material
From Customer to Raw Material From Producer to Raw Material

System Approach Direct Cost approach

Procurement and Transportation Purchasing and Storage

Logistics Management Cost Management

Ppurchasing Procurement
Long distances, longer lead times, and the need for
Most goods transported by truck or rail higher inventory levels
Warehousing & budgeting Transportation & manufacturing

Delivery Challan Purchase Recquisition


Manufacturing Planning
design of building All of the above
warehousing Distribution
Warehousing Order Processing

Warehousing Material Handling labels


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MRP-1 and MRP-2 Supplier relationship management system
Distribution Rretailing
Distribution Rretailing
Quality and Time None of the above
Distribution Business strategy
Availability of product customer service
Transportation Information
Order visibility All of the above
both of above none of the above
no of facilities procurement
product availability increase of no of facilities
None of the above Both of the above
manufacturer to customer none of the above
drop shipping manufacturer shipping
Slow response time lower market time
On Request Difficult
Depends on availability none of the above
Retail storage with customer pick up none of the above
Information All of the above
product availability All of the above
Improved access Slowest to market
informational flow none of the above
Retail storage with customer pick up none of the above
Retail storage with customer pick up All of the above
Innovations Rapid response
entertainment price reduction
Information Assembly
Information and promotion supply and demand
  New technologies must be available All of the above
Hybrid office None of the above
Implementation Control
Long term operations Production Capacity
Small Batch process Continuous process
Innovation Speculation All of the above
Priorities Steps
Strategic Fit Process quality
Active involvement Face to face interaction
Pull Downstream
Upstream Downstream
Pull Replenishment
customer power all are key attributes
partnerships supply chain management
The Marketing ( Including Sales ) Function The accounting and finance function
Quality Circle Forum TQM
Both A and B Subsidiary Goods
Made Described
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Product Development None
Use more material Use recycled material
Fake customers Real customers
Production Replenish
Warehousing Sourcing
location product line
Both 1 and 2 None of them
Both 1 and 2 None of them
Inventory control sourcing
planning purchasing
Both 1 and 2 Location
Rubber Pallets
Spillage Vibration
Instrument landing system Integrated Learning System
WA-Within Average policy Open Policy
Manufacturer both 1 and 2
Freight Forwarder Customer
Inventory control logistics
Warehousing planning
planning procurement
customer Producer
Commercial invoice purchase order

foreign exchange risk Transportation risk


Distribution All of above
Inventories & customer goodwill None of above
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Distribution network All of above
Exponential Directly proportional
Exponential Directly proportional
Mid term None of above
Distributor Retailer
crossbound transportation costs. inbound transportation cost
Between production and the retailer Between suppliers and retailers
Variable material inventory Valuable material inventory
Both ‘a’ and ‘b’s None of the above
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