Question 1

The primary reason for the evolution of the supply chain is:

Options :

A : fewer rejects due to poor quality.

B : increased on-time delivery.

C : increased cost savings.

D : increased communication.

Answer: D

Question 2

A warehouse management system (WMS) typically manages the storage of goods and:

Options :

A : workflow in the warehouse.

B : transportation schedules.

C : warehouse employee schedules.

D : supply chain inventory levels.

Answer: D

Question 3

Design for manufacture is a set of design methods and tools that primarily focus activities on:

Options :

A : minimizing in-plant transportation and material handling costs.

B : easing the disassembly and reuse of product components.

C : improving speed, ease, efficiency, and reliability of production.

D : protecting employee-s health, safety, and environment during production.

Answer: C

Question 4

Which of the following actions is key to improving forecast accuracy?

Options :

A : Using a tracking signal

B : Reducing cumulative product lead time

C : Changing from a time series forecasting method to a causal forecasting method

D : Changing from forecasting at the product family level to the stock keeping unit (SKU) level

Answer: C

Question 5

A company that produces a set of standard products, which are sold through multiple channels, would segment its sales by:

Options :

A : brand

B : product

C : customer

D : region

Answer: C