SCM - AOF (pre-test 2)

43. The bullwhip effect is accelerate when moving from downstream to upstream because which of the following reason?

• A. Each member in a supply chain follows their own utility
• B. Each member in a supply chain wants to have safety stuck
• C. Each member in a supply chain shares information about their forecast
• D. Each member in a supply chain uses POS

44. If a demand for a particular product has a larger standard deviation, the bullwhip effect will be.........................?

• A. controlled
• B. increased
• C. decreased
• D. Smaller

45. Which of the following managerial insights can help reduce the bullwhip effect?

• A. Reducing lead times and variability in customer demand
• B. Increasing batch ordering and lead times
• C. Encouraging price fluctuations and promotional sales
• D. Increasing the use of information technology

46. Assume a supply chain with 4 members: manufacturer, distributor, wholesaler, and retailer. If the demand is amplified by 1.5 at wholesale, 2.0 at distribution and 1.8 at manufacture. The demand amplified along the supply chain is:

• A. 3.0
• B. 3.6
• C. 2.7
• D. 5.4

49. Using POS can reduce the bullwhip effect along a supply chain because:

• A. Customers become happier with a lower price
• B. Manufacturers become more efficient when revenue increases
• C. Lead time is reduced thanks to advanced anticipation
• D. Retailers can save operating expenses

50. A big garment company, Uniquilo, usually produces a range of basic items and delay the differentiation until the new trend is released officially. This solution refers to...

• A. postponement
• B. responsiveness
• C. reliability
• D. lean production

51. Strategic partnerships and collaborations aim to reduce costs and enhance product/service quality. True or False?

• True
• False

52. Invoices are part of tactical information sharing in supply chain partnerships. True or False?

• True
• False

53. 3PL providers only offer basic warehousing and transportation services. True or False?

• True
• False

54. Strategic partnering along the supply chain helps a firm focus on its core competence. True or False?

• True
• False