Historical Developments of Supply Chain Management

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What was the term 'supply chain management' coined by Keith Oliver in?

  • 1990s
  • 1960s
  • 1982 (correct)
  • 2000s

Which era of supply chain management was characterized by the development of electronic data interchange (EDI) systems?

  • Expansion Era
  • Globalization Era
  • Specialization Era
  • Integration Era (correct)

During which era did companies start focusing on 'core competencies' and specialization?

  • Creation Era
  • Globalization Era
  • Specialization Era (correct)
  • Integration Era

What type of management view emerged as the supply chain extended beyond company walls during the Specialization Era?

<p>Distributed management (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which era did Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) become brand owners focusing on visibility into their supply base?

<p>Specialization Era (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which era of supply chain management emphasized attention to global supplier relationships and expanding supply chains beyond national boundaries?

<p>Globalization Era (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What historical era within the supply chain is characterized by the inception of transportation brokerages and non-asset-based carriers?

<p>Specialization Era II (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does supply-chain specialization benefit companies?

<p>By enabling companies to focus on core competencies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does SCM 2.0 refer to?

<p>Advances in managing supply chains and processes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an aspect that SCM has matured beyond?

<p>Distribution (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What key concept does SCM 2.0 build upon?

<p>Globalization (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does supply-chain specialization contribute to overall performance according to the text?

<p>By enabling core competencies focus and best-in-class partnerships (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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