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Questions
1. In a push-based supply chain, the manufacturer typically bases demand forecasts on orders received from the
a. supplier's stock.
b. buyer's inventory.
c. manufacturer.
d. retailer's warehouses
2. The challenge in supply chain integration, of course, is to coordinate activities across the supply chain so that the enterprise can improve performance, including
a. increases service level.
b. All of these choices are correct.
c. reduce cost
d. better utilize resources.
3. Ryan recently implemented a pull-based supply chain at his firm. He should expect to see a significant increase in system inventory levels and a decreased ability to manage resources.
True
False
4. The interface between the push portion of the supply chain and the pull portion of the supply chain is forecast demand.
True
False
5. In a push-based supply chain, we often find
a. high inventory levels.
b. high manufacturing costs.
c. None of these choices are correct.
d. increased transportation costs.
e. All of these choices are correct.