Supply Chain Management History Quiz
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What is the purpose of advancing products in shipping delay boxes one position on the game board?

  • To fill incoming orders (correct)
  • To receive incoming orders
  • To place an order
  • To record inventory levels
  • What should a player do if they don't have enough inventory to fulfill an incoming order?

  • Cancel the order and move on to the next step
  • Ship as much as they can and add any unfilled orders to backlog (correct)
  • Wait for the supplier to send additional inventory
  • Contact the immediate supplier for more inventory
  • What are players required to do with each step in the game sequence before moving on to the next period?

  • Complete each step for the current period (correct)
  • Advance to the next period immediately
  • Discuss strategies with other players
  • Skip certain steps based on preference
  • Why are orders placed face down in the game?

    <p>To hide them from other players</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the only form of communication permitted between tiers in the supply chain?

    <p>Order cards passed face down</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a retailer shares customer demand information with other tiers?

    <p>They are penalized in the game</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should a player count their inventory or calculate their backlog levels?

    <p>After placing an order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a player do if they receive an incoming order that they cannot fulfill completely?

    <p>Ship part of the order and add the rest to backlog</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does each tier in the supply chain do before advancing to the next period?

    <p>Complete all steps for the current period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important that retailers are not allowed to share customer demand information?

    <p>To prevent unfair advantages between tiers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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