Supply chain analytics

Which of the following best describes supply chain analytics?

• Moving products

• Using data to improve supply chain

• Managing warehouse

• Buying materials

Which of the following researchers focused on inventory control within the production and distribution networks?

• Alderson (1957)

• Hasmann (1959)

• Haz&Meal (1975)

• Lee, Padmanabhan, & Whang (1997)

The concept of hierarchical production planning was introduced by

• Hasmann (1959)

• Alderson (1957)

• Haz&Meal (1975)

• Lee, Padmanabhan, & Whang (1997)

Invisible support systems that manage financial transactions related to the supply chain are known as

(a)  

Net working capital is the difference between current ____ & current ____

(a)  

The e-finance score is best described as a

• Measure of the company's overall profitability

• Supplier financial health scoring model

• Customer satisfaction rating system

• Tool for tracking inventory turnover

A supplier rating model helps organization to

• Teach people how to manage supply chains

• Evaluate and score how well suppliers perform

• Analyze on logistics

According to Roylance (2008), important dimensions in a supplier rating system include price, quality, and (a)  

If Pack-ify has a poorly rated supplier, they should consider

• Ask supplier to write an apology letter

• Switch to more reliable supporter

• Send a rage message

What is the main purpose of maintaining safety stock in logistics system?

• Reduce packaging costs

• Handle equipment breakdown

• prevent stockouts during unexpected demand

• Replace damaged goods