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SCMN 3710 Exam 1 (Strickland) Latest 2023 solved correctly

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Written in 2022/2023

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What external change drivers have had the most impact on the development of global supply chains in the 21st century? correct answer: a. Technology Describe the evolution from the physical distribution concept of the 1960s to the integrated logistics concept of the 1980s to the supply chain concept of today correct answer: a. Supply chains are extended enterprises which require managing four flows—products, information, financials (cash), and demand on a collaborative basis. What is me...

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17 pages

Written in 2022/2023

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Classroom

What external change drivers have had the most impact on the development of global supply chains in the 21st century? - Answer *Technology* (compete internally and externally, we can pull information instead of push, social media affects customer demand), *Globalization* (recognize absolute and comparative advantage and the need for offshoring, where should we produce, where should we sell, who should we source from, need bigger safety stock), *Empowered Consumers* (people wanting more variet...

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TestSolver9

What is the definition of logistics from a business perspective and how does this fit in to the supply chain concept? p. 54-55 - Answer `The management of materials both in motion, and at rest. This fits in the supply chain concept as it's core. at the end of the day, it's how are you going to get from point A, to point B, then to point C. What are the utilities of time, place, quantity, form, and possession, and how do they fit with logistics, manufacturing, and marketing? p. 56-58 ...

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TestSolver9

The primary Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for supply chain managers are - Answer Total Cost, Customer Service Level, and CSL/TC Two primary economic elements driving the rapid increase in global trade over the last 50 years are - Answer increased availability of information and reduced transportation costs Which of the following is NOT one of the the three main macroeconomic forces driving the explosive growth in international trade since 1944: - Answer time and place utility ...

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8 pages

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TestSolver9

Which mode of transportation is #1 in the U.S. in Value of Goods, Tons, and Ton-Miles shipped? - Answer Truck What are the differences between TL, LTL, and small package carriers? - Answer TL - handle shipments that use full cubic capacity of a trailer or exceed 15,000 pounds LTL - handle multiple shipments ranging from 150 pounds to 15,000 pounds Small Package - handle shipments up to 150 pounds and move multiple shipments on a single van or truck What are the differences between ...

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Demand management - Answer Focused efforts to estimate and manage customers' demand, with the intention of using this information to shape operating decisions Purpose of Demand Management - Answer To further the ability of firms throughout the supply chain, but particularly manufacturing through the customer, to collaborate on activities related to the flow of product, services, information, and finances. -In order to create greater value for the customer. External balancing...

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The two primary costs (tradeoffs) analyzed in the EOQ model are - Answer Ordering/Setup (transportation) and Inventory Carrying/Holding (insurance). Which of the following is NOT an assumption of the "basic" EOQ model: - Answer variable and unknown replenishment time. A faster, more expensive transportation mode can "pay for itself" in the EOQ model by - Answer reducing in-transit inventories, resulting in smaller optimum Q size. The context of a "Low Pick, High ...

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Explain the 6 various roles of distribution operations in supply chain management - Answer 1. Balancing supply and demand: - Distribution facilities make decisions whether or not to stockpile inventory to buffer supply and demand (Seasonal and year-round demand) 2. Protection against uncertainty: - Distribution facilities can hold inventory for protection against forecast error, supply disruptions, and demand spikes. 3. Allowing quantity purchase discounts: - Incentives provided ...

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Written in 2026/2027

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The seven principles of supply chain management have stood the test of time very well. - Answer True The first principle of supply chain management is to segment customers based on profit. - Answer False The fourth principle of supply chain management is to differentiate products closer to the customer. - Answer True Technology and data are already very well integrated into supply chain management. - Answer False Corporate executives are already well aware of the impact s...

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5 pages

Written in 2026/2027

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