LOG201/Sem2 review

How are the drivers of supply chain performance classified?

• logistical and asset-based

• cross-functional and operational

• cross-functional and logistical

• strategic and tactical

High inventory holding costs' trade-offs are (choose 2)

• responsive supply chain

• slower time-to-market

• low facility costs

• inventory burn

true or false: The apt choice of transportation makes it possible for a firm to adjust the location of its facilities and inventory, thereby finding the right balance between efficiency and responsiveness.

• False

• True

Differential pricing is used to

• decrease suppliers

• increase facilities

• increase profits

• leverage capacity

You run an small business using an existing ecommerce site with its own warehouse in Singapore. Your customers buy built-to-order sofas and dining sets and you have them custom-made in Malaysia. What is the most viable transport design option for this type of business?

• direct shipment to customer

• via DC for storage

• tailored network

• cross-docked via DC

The following are revenue management strategies (choose 3):

• bulk contracts and spot market pricing

• off-peak discount

• fixed high price for all customer types

• overbooking