SCMN 2150 FULL TEST 1 VERIFIED Q&A WITH WELL DETAILED ANSWERS
network fulfillment options
Direct delivery, cross dock, and distribution center
network design characteristics
centralized or decentralized
direct delivery
supplier to store,
- no inventory idled
- quicker delivery
- lowest handling costs
cross dock
cross docks
suppliers to dock, dock to truck. preorganized
- moderate inventory held at store
- low handling costs
- low facility costs
,distribution center
items held in inventory at middle warehouse
- high inventory held at warehouse
- high handling costs
- high facility investment
What is capacity planning?
Determines the output that can be achieved to meet demand
Why do companies engage in capacity planning?
To create accurate forecasts and allocate resources accordingly
What is the goal of forecasting?
To focus on understanding customer demand
What benefits can be derived from the effective use of sales and operations planning?
Greater visibility of demand and supply, improved product lifecycle management, better
promotional planning, improved inventory management, more predictable revenue
management, more accurate budget forecasting
what does scheduling involve?
Allocation of resources to activities over time so that demands are met in a timely and
cost-effective manner
,What is sequencing?
Order of occurrence; process of following a specific order to ensure quality
What benefits does effective sequencing create?
The maximization of the utilization of resources while minimizing the completion time to
get the work done
newspaper
direct delivery
dog food or tents
distribution center
chicken
cross dock
What is the network design process?
to set-up an optimal and easily maintainable supply chain configuration and merchandise
flows to enable the supply chain to best support the business objectives.
, Centralized Distribution has an advantage in
lower overall inventory
handling cost are the highest for the following network fulfillment method
distribution center
auburn has an RFID lab that work on Supply chain solutions like product tracking and
visibility
true
Short-range planning
Job assignments
Ordering
Job scheduling Dispatching
intermediate range plans
Demand planning & forecasting
Sales & operations planning
Production planning & budgeting Setting employment, inventory,
subcontracting levels Analyzing operating plans
network fulfillment options
Direct delivery, cross dock, and distribution center
network design characteristics
centralized or decentralized
direct delivery
supplier to store,
- no inventory idled
- quicker delivery
- lowest handling costs
cross dock
cross docks
suppliers to dock, dock to truck. preorganized
- moderate inventory held at store
- low handling costs
- low facility costs
,distribution center
items held in inventory at middle warehouse
- high inventory held at warehouse
- high handling costs
- high facility investment
What is capacity planning?
Determines the output that can be achieved to meet demand
Why do companies engage in capacity planning?
To create accurate forecasts and allocate resources accordingly
What is the goal of forecasting?
To focus on understanding customer demand
What benefits can be derived from the effective use of sales and operations planning?
Greater visibility of demand and supply, improved product lifecycle management, better
promotional planning, improved inventory management, more predictable revenue
management, more accurate budget forecasting
what does scheduling involve?
Allocation of resources to activities over time so that demands are met in a timely and
cost-effective manner
,What is sequencing?
Order of occurrence; process of following a specific order to ensure quality
What benefits does effective sequencing create?
The maximization of the utilization of resources while minimizing the completion time to
get the work done
newspaper
direct delivery
dog food or tents
distribution center
chicken
cross dock
What is the network design process?
to set-up an optimal and easily maintainable supply chain configuration and merchandise
flows to enable the supply chain to best support the business objectives.
, Centralized Distribution has an advantage in
lower overall inventory
handling cost are the highest for the following network fulfillment method
distribution center
auburn has an RFID lab that work on Supply chain solutions like product tracking and
visibility
true
Short-range planning
Job assignments
Ordering
Job scheduling Dispatching
intermediate range plans
Demand planning & forecasting
Sales & operations planning
Production planning & budgeting Setting employment, inventory,
subcontracting levels Analyzing operating plans
