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FGCU SCM 3005 Exam 2 Questions and
Answers
Which strategy allows finished goods inventories to accrue and relies on backlogs to handle the
demand? - ANSWER✔✔-The Level Production Strategy
Using the ________________ multiple software infrastructures and databases may have to be used to
link the multiple applications obtained from different vendors. - ANSWER✔✔-Best-of-breed solution
Why are firms migrating to ERP systems? - ANSWER✔✔-ERP systems tie together a variety of specialized
systems
Legacy MRP systems had which of the following limitations? - ANSWER✔✔--The systems needed
continuous modifications
-The systems were designed to perform a very specific operational function
-The systems were not user-friendly
The __________ specifies which end product is to be made, how many are required, and when they
need to be completed. - ANSWER✔✔-Aggregate production plan
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Legacy MRP systems typically utilized multiple software packages and databases which caused: -
ANSWER✔✔-The same information to be stored in multiple locations
Which of the following is NOT a common module of ERP systems? - ANSWER✔✔-Marketing Resources
Management
Not all ERP software is designed to provide the exact same tools, nonetheless, some of the common
modules usually included in ERP software packages include: - ANSWER✔✔-Customer relationship
management and Human resource management
If an available-to-promise (ATP) for any period is negative, the deficit must be subtracted from the: -
ANSWER✔✔-Most recent positive ATP
An advantage/benefit of utilizing an ERP system includes which of the following? - ANSWER✔✔-Both
"ERP systems are designed to take advantage of Internet technology" & "ERP systems enable the firm to
automate some of the steps of a manufacturing process"
Which of the following is considered an advantage/benefit of utilizing an ERP system? - ANSWER✔✔-
Enables the company to utilize a single centralized database system, thus eliminating duplicate data
entries
Some businesses refer to sustainability in terms of supporting the three P's. This stands for: -
ANSWER✔✔-People, planet, profit
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