Which of the following outcomes is most likely a result of allocating excess capacity to a supply chain facility?

• A.Lower utilization which leads to higher cost
• B.Higher utilization which leads to higher cost
• C.Higher utilization which leads to lower cost
• D.Lower utilization which leads to lower cost

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The use of a seasonal index as a forecasting technique measures the ratio of the:

• A.average seasonal demand to the average demand for all periods.
• B.average demand for all periods to the average seasonal demand.
• C.average seasonal demand to the standard deviation of the demand for all periods.
• D.standard deviation of the seasonal demand to the standard deviation of demand for all periods.

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Implementing a balanced scorecard for a supply chain typically would include which of the following actions?

• A.Calculating partner performance
• B.Aligning partner performance based on channel-master requirements
• C.Responding to resistance
• D.Communicating the strategic purpose to partner organizations

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Which of the following measures would be most appropriate for a supply chain focused on reliability as a competitive priority?

• A.Production volume flexibility
• B.Total supply chain cost
• C.Supply chain response time
• D.Order fulfillment lead times

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Maintaining a long-term collaborative relationship with a trading partner requires:

• A.formal and informal communication.
• B.interconnected information systems.
• C.one partner regularly exercising power.
• D.standardized terms of agreement.

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