1. A large retailer has negotiated buyback contracts with several suppliers. The suppliers typically will need which of the following systems to effectively implement the contracts?
A) Point-of-sale tracking B) Well-developed reverse logistics C) Monitoring the retailer's revenue D) Sales incentives to reward the retailer
2. A company exports products to emerging markets. Which of the following approaches would be used to enhance compliance, minimize risks, and connect supply chain activities?
A) Logistics network planning B) Distribution requirements planning C) Supply chain event management D) Global trade management
3. A company has adequate average available capacity but does not maintain surge capacity. With a distribution route to manage, which of the following actions will provide the most capacity relief?
A) Increasing order-fulfillment lead times B) Implementing allocation C) Increasing prices with a 30-day effective date D) Increasing product queue times
4. Which of the following metrics is the most appropriate measure of supply chain responsiveness?
A) Order fulfillment lead times B) Percentage of orders delivered on time C) Retail inventory days of supply D) Upside production flexibility
5. A company recently faced an increase in backorders. The company's marketing department recently ran a sales promotion. The purchasing and planning departments were not aware of the promotional activity. Which of the following processes will help to solve this type of problem in the future?
A) Sales and operations planning (S&OP) B) Advanced planning and scheduling (APS) C) Supplier relationship management (SRM) D) Customer relationship management (CRM)
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