1. The practice of purchasing items in large quantities and requesting that shipments be delivered directly to customers is referred to as:
A) drop shipping. B) cross-docking. C) breaking bulk. D) freight equalization.
2. Which of the following types of lead times is related most closely to a supplier performance measure?
A) Fulfillment B) Replenishment C) Overall D) Process
3. Which of the following strategies is most appropriate for managing unknown risks in a global supply chain?
A) Vertical integration B) Technology integration with suppliers C) Investing in redundancy D) Strengthening supplier relationships
4. Which of the following performance indicators can be used to measure the effectiveness of a vendor-managed inventory program?
A) Number of inventory receipts B) Inventory usage C) Inventory returns D) In-stock rate
5. Which of the following statements best identifies the value of using a supplier rating system?
A) It provides an objective means for a company to determine outstanding suppliers. B) It allows customers to post chargebacks to suppliers. C) It offers a company an effective way to control suppliers' delivery processes. D) It ensures that all suppliers are using the same quality standards to manufacture products.
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