Direct shipment distribution typically offers which of the following advantages?

• A.Service levels are increased.
• B.Risk pooling is facilitated.
• C.Lead times are reduced.
• D.Demand variability is reduced.

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The probability of customer dissatisfaction is highest when which of the following conditions exists?

• A.Supplier execution is too low.
• B.Customer expectations are clearly defined.
• C.There is a gap between expected performance and perceived performance.
• D.There is a gap between what was indicated and what was accomplished.

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What distinct function/s does a supply chain perform?
I. market mediation
II. indirect
III.
physical

• A.I and III
• B.II
• C.I
• D.II and III
• E.I, II, and III

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A company manufactures special products for select customers. When demand for these products drops, the manufacturer can switch the production line to a commodity-type product that can be sold on the open market at reduced terms to generate cash. The company is executing a corporate strategy that is based on:

• A.customer focus and alignment.
• B.forecast accuracy.
• C.multiple downstream channels.
• D.multiple upstream supply chains.

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Using new housing construction data as a predictor of construction equipment sales is an example of what type of forecasting method?

• A.Judgement
• B.Market survey
• C.Causal
• D.Time series

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