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What is one negative effect of high season demand mentioned in the content?

Reduced production levels

Better supplier relationships

Increased customer satisfaction

Difficulties in fulfilling orders (correct)

How can sharing customer information with clients help reduce negative effects?

By promoting congested inventory levels

By increasing demand variability

By reducing stock shortages (correct)

By lowering production costs

What is a positive effect of silo organization within an organization?

More frequent stock-outs

Increased flexibility

Lower material costs (correct)

Improved delivery times

What is a potential benefit of reducing variability in production processes?

Reduced cycle and safety stock Signup and view all the answers

Why is it suggested to maintain a longer delivery time that can be fully complied with?

To avoid risking late deliveries Signup and view all the answers

What describes the 'theory of constraints' as detailed in the content?

Each production chain has a single bottleneck. Signup and view all the answers

What does visibility in the supply chain primarily enhance?

Proactivity in product management Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of having high overhead inventory (OHW) as mentioned?

Longer delivery times Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is associated with increased transparency due to the impact of the internet?

Increased number of SKUs Signup and view all the answers

What strategy does the soup producer employ to stimulate sales during specific weeks?

Offering discounts Signup and view all the answers

Which issue is commonly associated with poor inter-departmental communication?

Silo-based optimization Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the annual volume does the manufacturer sell during the discount period?

40% Signup and view all the answers

What negative impact does a high share of air freight have?

Higher shipping costs Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of a supply chain under pressure as indicated in the content?

Increased likelihood of disruptions Signup and view all the answers

How does maintaining closer market prices for private label products affect their production strategy?

It aligns production closer with market demands. Signup and view all the answers

What does the average lead time for red products indicate in terms of supply chain effectiveness?

Quicker response times improve supply chain performance. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of flow units in process analysis?

They can either be input units or output units. Signup and view all the answers

What does a buffer in a process represent?

The completed activities awaiting the next step. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes nested processes?

They involve breaking down a process into subprocesses. Signup and view all the answers

What is process flow management primarily concerned with?

The specification of process execution over time. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of operations management, what defines the primary function?

Management of inputs to produce products and services. Signup and view all the answers

What are process activities typically linked through?

Intermediate buffers between activities. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of an output in a process?

Incoming customer orders. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'resources' in a process refer to?

Assets such as capital and labor used in activities. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of a pull production system?

Maximizing service level Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes low value density and low product density products?

Cheap small products that should not be transported far Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'velocity' refer to in supply chain management?

The responsiveness of how quickly products and data are processed Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about push production systems is NOT true?

It operates on actual customer demand. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of packaging density, which product would most likely require a focus on low inventory and rapid transport?

Diamonds Signup and view all the answers

What does visibility in supply chain management enable?

Understanding of process events among trade partners Signup and view all the answers

What is typically associated with lower production volumes?

Project or job process Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario illustrates a product with high value density and low product density?

Luxury jewelry items Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary advantage of automation in production?

Increased productivity and quality Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the complexity level in a push production system compared to a pull production system?

It increases significantly. Signup and view all the answers

What does a process flowchart typically illustrate?

The key elements of a process clearly Signup and view all the answers

In terms of resource use, how is utilization defined?

The ratio of active resource time to available time Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'Process' section in SCOR describe?

Standard descriptions of management processes and process relationships Signup and view all the answers

What typically characterizes a line process in service delivery?

More steps performed internally in the supply chain Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a practice category in SCOR?

Legacy practices Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable disadvantage of automation?

High investment costs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes flexible automation?

Can easily be adjusted for more products Signup and view all the answers

How does SCOR assist companies in aligning strategies?

By translating business strategy into supply chain strategy Signup and view all the answers

What impact does high production volume usually have on capital intensity?

More capital-intensive and increased automation Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the functions of SCOR regarding KPI linkage?

To document how KPIs are linked Signup and view all the answers

Which area does the 'People' section in SCOR focus on?

Skills required for supply chain processes Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'Green' section of SCOR define?

Standard definitions for sustainable business models and environmental accounting Signup and view all the answers

How many levels are SCOR practices determined by?

Three levels Signup and view all the answers

What does SCOR provide regarding supply chain configurations?

Example process configurations Signup and view all the answers

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