SCMN 2150 Test 1 Auburn Exam
Questions with Solutions
What is supply chain management? - -the "art" of managing the flow of
materials, products, information and financial resources from source to user
- Who is most important participant in Supply Chain? - -Consumer
- 5 Goals of supply chain - -customer care
competitiveness
efficiency
responsiveness
resiliency
- link - -the transportation method used to connect the nodes
- Node - -a fixed point in a supply chain where valued added processes take
place
- Centralized Networks - -activities are concentrated at a single node (ex: LL
Bean)
- Decentralized Networks - -similar activities take place at multiple regional
nodes that make up the overall network (ex: Kroger)
- Direct Distribution - -Point-to-point service (ex: Local newspaper at front
door)
- Cross Dock - -product mixing service (ex. fresh chicken)
- distribution center - -a large, highly automated warehouse designed to
receive goods from various plants and suppliers, take orders, fill them
efficiently, and deliver goods to customers as quickly as possible
- Steps in a network configuration process - -1. determine problem and
model
2. collect and validate data
3. develop and model scenarios
4. evaluate scenario results
5. take strategic action
- Capacity Planning - -the process of establishing the output rate that can
be achieved by a facility
Questions with Solutions
What is supply chain management? - -the "art" of managing the flow of
materials, products, information and financial resources from source to user
- Who is most important participant in Supply Chain? - -Consumer
- 5 Goals of supply chain - -customer care
competitiveness
efficiency
responsiveness
resiliency
- link - -the transportation method used to connect the nodes
- Node - -a fixed point in a supply chain where valued added processes take
place
- Centralized Networks - -activities are concentrated at a single node (ex: LL
Bean)
- Decentralized Networks - -similar activities take place at multiple regional
nodes that make up the overall network (ex: Kroger)
- Direct Distribution - -Point-to-point service (ex: Local newspaper at front
door)
- Cross Dock - -product mixing service (ex. fresh chicken)
- distribution center - -a large, highly automated warehouse designed to
receive goods from various plants and suppliers, take orders, fill them
efficiently, and deliver goods to customers as quickly as possible
- Steps in a network configuration process - -1. determine problem and
model
2. collect and validate data
3. develop and model scenarios
4. evaluate scenario results
5. take strategic action
- Capacity Planning - -the process of establishing the output rate that can
be achieved by a facility
