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A methodology in which inventory is increasingly likely to be placed on consignment instead of being sold first to the retailer and then to the end customer is known as:

Collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment (CPFR)
Collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment (CPFR)
Vendor-managed inventory
Vendor-managed inventory
A quick-response program (QRP)
A quick-response program (QRP)
A continuous replenishment system.
A continuous replenishment system.
Suggested answer: B

Explanation:

Vendor-managed inventory (VMI) is a supply chain practice where the supplier (vendor) assumes responsibility for managing inventory levels for the retailer or customer. Under this system, inventory is typically placed on consignment, meaning it remains the property of the supplier until it is sold to the end customer. This approach helps in reducing inventory holding costs for the retailer, improving inventory turnover, and ensuring better availability of products. VMI relies on real-time data sharing between the supplier and the retailer to maintain optimal inventory levels and replenish stock as needed.

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APICS Dictionary

'Supply Chain Management: Processes, Partnerships, Performance' by Douglas M. Lambert

asked 16/09/2024
Claudious Utete
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Which of the following tools would help a team of operators to prioritize causes of equipment failures?

Brainsforming
Brainsforming
Control chart
Control chart
Pareto chart
Pareto chart
Process flowchart
Process flowchart
Suggested answer: C

Explanation:

A Pareto chart is a tool used to prioritize causes of equipment failures by identifying the most significant factors in a set of data. It is based on the Pareto principle, which states that roughly 80% of the problems are caused by 20% of the causes. By organizing data in descending order of frequency, a Pareto chart helps teams focus on the most critical issues first, thereby facilitating effective problem-solving and resource allocation.

APICS Dictionary, 16th edition.

American Society for Quality (ASQ) resources on Pareto charts.

asked 16/09/2024
Stefan Hupfloher
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Which of the following statements regarding ANSI Z.10 occupational satisfy and health standards is correct?

They are a mandatory standard on occupational health and safety management systems.
They are a mandatory standard on occupational health and safety management systems.
They require training and reevaluation for organization safely.
They require training and reevaluation for organization safely.
They are compatible other managed system standards, such as ISO 9000 and 14000 Series.
They are compatible other managed system standards, such as ISO 9000 and 14000 Series.
They are an extension of the ISO 31000 Risk management standard.
They are an extension of the ISO 31000 Risk management standard.
Suggested answer: C

Explanation:

ANSI Z.10 is a standard for occupational health and safety management systems that is designed to be compatible with other management system standards like ISO 9000 (quality management) and ISO 14000 (environmental management). This compatibility allows organizations to integrate their health and safety management systems with their existing management systems, promoting a holistic approach to organizational management.

ANSI Z10 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Standard.

International Organization for Standardization (ISO) documentation.

asked 16/09/2024
Avion Bryant
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Question 384

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Which of the following reasons it often why many companies fail ' to achieve the implementation benefits of reverse logistics?

Many lop managers fad to have a good grasp of the cost and benefits of returns
Many lop managers fad to have a good grasp of the cost and benefits of returns
Often too much time passes between a product sale and a return
Often too much time passes between a product sale and a return
The quality issues surrounding returns are too difficult to assess.
The quality issues surrounding returns are too difficult to assess.
Transportation costs tor returns are uncertain and usually higher than for sales
Transportation costs tor returns are uncertain and usually higher than for sales
Suggested answer: A

Explanation:

One primary reason companies often fail to achieve the benefits of reverse logistics is that top managers may not fully understand the costs and benefits associated with returns. This lack of understanding can lead to inadequate investment in necessary infrastructure, processes, and technologies for efficient reverse logistics operations. Additionally, without a clear grasp of the financial impact, managers may not prioritize or effectively manage return processes, resulting in missed opportunities for cost savings and customer satisfaction improvements.

Rogers, D. S., & Tibben-Lembke, R. S. (2001). 'An Overview of Reverse Logistics Practices.'

Supply Chain Management Review articles on reverse logistics.

asked 16/09/2024
Vladimir Kornfeld
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A company that has documented the current state of return processes most appropriately would next:

benchmark against the Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) modal
benchmark against the Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) modal
evaluate whether the enterprise resources planning (ERP) system can handle the new state.
evaluate whether the enterprise resources planning (ERP) system can handle the new state.
assign a project leader for the change effort
assign a project leader for the change effort
adopt six sigma to ensure defect-free implementation
adopt six sigma to ensure defect-free implementation
Suggested answer: A

Explanation:

After documenting the current state of return processes, the next appropriate step is to benchmark against the Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) model. The SCOR model provides a comprehensive framework for evaluating and improving supply chain performance. By benchmarking against SCOR, a company can identify best practices, performance metrics, and improvement opportunities that align with industry standards, thereby facilitating targeted and effective process enhancements.

Supply Chain Council's SCOR Model documentation.

APICS guidelines on benchmarking and process improvement.

asked 16/09/2024
Harshvir Bhati
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Question 386

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A company that is effectively managing its cash will have which of the following conditions?

Low accounts receivable, tow inventory, high accounts payable
Low accounts receivable, tow inventory, high accounts payable
High accounts receivable, low inventory, high accounts payable
High accounts receivable, low inventory, high accounts payable
Low accounts receivable, high inventory, low accounts payable
Low accounts receivable, high inventory, low accounts payable
High accounts receivable. high inventory. low accounts payable
High accounts receivable. high inventory. low accounts payable
Suggested answer: A

Explanation:

Effectively managing cash involves maintaining low accounts receivable, low inventory, and high accounts payable. Low accounts receivable indicates that the company is collecting cash from its customers efficiently. Low inventory means that the company is not tying up too much cash in stock, and high accounts payable suggests that the company is leveraging credit terms with its suppliers, thus preserving its cash reserves for other operational needs.

Financial management textbooks and resources.

Articles on working capital management from financial journals.

asked 16/09/2024
om Kumar
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Which of the following tools has improved management of the customer pipeline?

Third-party logistics (3PL)
Third-party logistics (3PL)
Sales force automation (SFA)
Sales force automation (SFA)
Business-to-business (B2B) commerce
Business-to-business (B2B) commerce
Point-sale (POS) metrics
Point-sale (POS) metrics
Suggested answer: B

Explanation:

Sales Force Automation (SFA) systems are tools designed to automate sales tasks, streamline sales processes, and manage customer interactions effectively. SFA helps in improving the management of the customer pipeline by providing real-time data on customer interactions, sales activities, and forecasting future sales. This allows sales teams to prioritize leads, track progress, and enhance customer relationship management, ultimately leading to better sales performance and customer satisfaction.

APICS Dictionary, 16th edition.

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) literature.

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Daniel Kuzmanovski
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Improving fill rate is an objective related to which of the following perspectives of a balanced scorecard?

Financial
Financial
Learning and growth
Learning and growth
Internal business processes
Internal business processes
Innovation
Innovation
Suggested answer: C

Explanation:

Improving fill rate is an objective related to the internal business processes perspective of a balanced scorecard. The fill rate measures the ability of a business to meet customer demand from available stock without backordering. Enhancing this metric involves optimizing inventory management, order fulfillment processes, and supply chain efficiency, which are all internal business process activities aimed at improving operational performance and customer satisfaction.

Kaplan, R. S., & Norton, D. P. (1996). 'The Balanced Scorecard.'

Supply Chain Management literature on performance metrics.

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om Kumar
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Which of the following costs is an example of carrying cost?

Training
Training
Transportation
Transportation
Warehouse rent
Warehouse rent
Inspection labor
Inspection labor
Suggested answer: C

Explanation:

Carrying costs, also known as holding costs, are the expenses associated with storing inventory. Warehouse rent is a prime example of carrying costs as it is directly related to the cost of housing inventory. Other examples include utilities, insurance, depreciation, and opportunity costs. These costs are incurred as long as the inventory remains unsold, highlighting the importance of efficient inventory management to minimize carrying costs.

APICS Dictionary, 16th edition.

Inventory Management textbooks.

asked 16/09/2024
Mauro Daniele
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Supply chain disruption avoidance measures typically are based on distinguishing:

common and special causes of variation.
common and special causes of variation.
supplier issues from distribution issues.
supplier issues from distribution issues.
planned events from unplanned events.
planned events from unplanned events.
certified trading partners from other trading partners.
certified trading partners from other trading partners.
Suggested answer: A

Explanation:

Supply chain disruption avoidance measures are typically based on distinguishing between common and special causes of variation. Common causes of variation are inherent to the process and predictable, while special causes are unexpected and irregular events that can lead to significant disruptions. Understanding and addressing these variations through proper risk management strategies can help in avoiding or mitigating supply chain disruptions.

Deming, W. E. (1986). 'Out of the Crisis.'

Supply Chain Risk Management literature.

asked 16/09/2024
Ibrahim SACCA
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