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IE483 Supply Chain Management and Logistics: Supply Chain Analysis

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IE483 Supply Chain Management and Logistics: Supply Chain Analysis

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In the cycle view of a supply chain, how are the processes divided?

Based on whether they are executed in response to a customer order or in anticipation of customer orders

Based on the type of interface they have with the suppliers

Into two categories of push and pull processes

Into a series of cycles, each performed at the interface between two successive stages (correct)

According to the push/pull view of a supply chain, what initiates pull processes?

Customer orders (correct)

Supplier instructions

Anticipation of customer orders

Demand forecasting

What distinguishes push processes from pull processes in a supply chain?

They are initiated by suppliers

They are initiated and performed in anticipation of customer orders (correct)

They are initiated in response to a customer order

They involve demand forecasting

What characterizes the push/pull view of supply chain processes?

It divides the processes based on the response to customer orders Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining characteristic of a pull supply chain process?

Initiated in response to a customer order Signup and view all the answers

Which strategy determines the nature of material procurement, transportation, manufacture, and distribution?

Supply chain strategy Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the value chain's marketing and sales function?

Generating demand by publicizing customer priorities Signup and view all the answers

What may cause a company to fail according to achieving strategic fit?

Lack of strategic fit Signup and view all the answers

During 1993-2006, what was Dell's competitive strategy focused on?

Large variety of customizable products at reasonable price Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of Dell's supply chain during 1993-2006?

Very responsive to customer needs Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of new product development in the value chain?

Creates specifications for the product Signup and view all the answers