Chapter 13: Supply Chain Process Integration

The manufacturing flow management process is responsible for:

Both "Making the actual product" and "Designing the production system to meet cycle-time requirements"

Benefits achieved when information systems create information visibility along the supply chain include:

Fewer data transfer errors

Collaboration and information sharing in a supply chain can lead to all of the following benefits EXCEPT this:

Increased time to market

Forming cross-functional teams to develop the key process objectives and accompanying performance measures is an example of:

Internal process integration

Which of the following gives firms the capability to track the progress toward meeting each of the objectives for the key processes?

Performance measures

Which key supply chain business process is responsible for getting new products to market efficiently and integrating suppliers and customers into the process to reduce time to market?

Product development and commercialization

Interruptions in the supply of goods and services in a supply chain caused by an internal or external event that disrupts supply chain operations, causing potential reductions in service levels, product quality, and sales are referred to as:

Supply chain risks

Which of the following is a benefit from using cloud based communication systems?

Systems can be up and running in a short amount of time Faster response to changing market dynamics and demands Ensure faster time to market

Order batching amplifies demand variability which creates greater use of safety stock and causes:

bullwhip effect

The global process integration software market is expected to _________ from 2017 to 2021.

grow

Which obstacle to supply chain integration concerns itself with product safety standards, trade agreements, and security requirements, and making information available for importers, shippers, and logistics providers?

lack of supply chain visibility

An unwillingness to share information out of fear of being taken advantage of- is associated with which of the following obstacles to process integration?

lack of trust

Creating an executive-level position such as director of corporate security is an example of what type of security system response initiative?

proactive

Sharing information, collaborating, and coordinating resources to jointly manage a process is referred to as _______.

process integration

Which of the key supply chain business processes include activities like substance disposal and recycling, designing effective reverse logistics processes and warranty repairs?

returns management

One of the SCM Profiles shows how Land O' Lakes and General Mills collaborated to:

save shipping costs

To improve external process integration, which technology can be used to provide real-time information visibility along the supply chain?

RFID

Identifying backup suppliers and logistics services is an activity which is used for:

Managing supply chain risk

Customers bought mass quantities of Twinkies in reaction to Hostess Brands entering Chapter 7 liquidation. Suppliers used a strategy known as ____________ which exacerbated the supply problem.

shortage gaming

Failing to see the big picture is associated with which of the obstacles to process integration?

silo mentality