Supply Chain Management Concepts
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What does Integration Value aim to achieve?

  • Reducing the cost of the product
  • Expanding the number of suppliers
  • Increasing the production volume
  • Offering each customer a unique product/service bundle (correct)
  • In the supply chain model, what is the main idea behind integration?

  • Competition between firms
  • Customer's role in production
  • Independence of firms
  • Synergy and collaboration between firms (correct)
  • What does supply chain integration aim to achieve?

  • Reduced need for supplier collaboration
  • Increased competition among firms
  • Market impact and efficiency (correct)
  • Isolation of firms from each other
  • What is a key challenge in integrating firms for supply chain management?

    <p>Achieving efficiency and competitiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic of the supply chain is highlighted in the model?

    <p>Fluidity and manipulability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a functional information system provide for management control?

    <p>Detailed information for specific activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of integration management in supply chain processes?

    <p>To achieve the lowest overall cost</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept is highly essential in integrated management according to the text?

    <p>Collaboration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Enterprise Extension involve in supply chain processes?

    <p>Expansion of managerial influence beyond traditional boundaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which paradigm is the basis for Enterprise Extension as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Information sharing and process specialization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What approach does integration management take towards achieving supply chain efficiency?

    <p>Incorporate trade-offs to lower overall costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does collaboration impact competitiveness according to the text?

    <p>Keeps firms competitive through technology exchange</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of information system focuses on Recruitment, Employee Selection, and Turnover & Absenteeism analysis?

    <p>Personnel Information System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the Accounting Information System (AIS) applications mentioned in the text?

    <p>High volume of data processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of the Accounting Information System for Accounts (AIS) mentioned in the text?

    <p>Handles detailed data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the Manufacturing Information System described in the text?

    <p>Managing flow of production data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which information system focuses on data manipulation, data storage, and document preparation?

    <p>Accounting Information System (AIS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the Personnel Information System from other functional information systems?

    <p>Manages personnel-related tasks</p> Signup and view all the answers

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