SCM7

1. In a push-based supply chain, production and distribution decisions are based on:

• A) Short-term forecasts

• B) Long-term forecasts

• C) Real-time demand

• D) Customer orders

Which issue is NOT commonly associated with a push-based supply chain?

• Inability to meet changing demand patterns

• Obsolescence

• Low inventory levels

• High manufacturing costs

The bullwhip effect in a supply chain typically results in:

• A) Reduced inventory

• B) Excessive inventory and production variability

• C) Improved service levels

• D) Decreased transportation costs

Which characteristic is NOT true for a pull-based supply chain?

• A) Production is demand-driven

• B) Decisions are based on long-term forecasts

• C) Firms respond to specific orders

• D) Production is coordinated with true customer demand

Which is harder to achieve with a pull strategy?

• A) Reduced lead times

• B) Leveraging economies of scale

• Responding to specific orders

• Coordinating with true customer demand

In which scenario is a pull strategy most appropriate?

• A) Low uncertainty

• B) High economies of scale

• C) High uncertainty

• D) Stable demand

Which statement is true about forecasts in supply chain management?

• A) Forecasts are always accurate

• B) The longer the forecast horizon, the worse the forecast

• C) Aggregate forecasts are less accurate

• D) Forecasts are always wrong

Higher demand uncertainty suggests the use of:

• A) Push strategy

• B) Pull strategy

• C) Hybrid strategy

• D) Fixed inventory levels

In a low uncertainty scenario with high importance of economies of scale, which strategy is preferable?

• A) Push strategy

• B) Pull strategy

• C) Hybrid strategy

• D) Lean strategy

The push-pull boundary should be:

• A) Implemented as early as possible

• B) Implemented as late as possible

• C) Fixed at the beginning of the supply chain

• D) Fixed at the end of the supply chain