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This set of Supply Chain Management Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Supply Chain Management Set 5

Q1 | The goal of logistics is
  • to achieve a target level of customer service at lowest possible cost
  • to achieve targeted level of customer service.
  • increase in the market share.
  • all of the above.
Q2 | In the product life cycle, the emphasis in marketing mix during growth stage is
  • distribution.
  • promotion.
  • price.
  • cost reduction.
Q3 | In the product life cycle, the emphasis in marketing mix during maturity stage is
  • distribution.
  • promotion.
  • price.
  • cost reduction.
Q4 | In the product life cycle, the emphasis in marketing mix during decline stage is
  • distribution.
  • promotion.
  • price.
  • cost reduction.
Q5 | The concept of logistics has been systematically divided into
  • 2 phases.
  • 3 phases.
  • 4 phases.
  • 5 phases.
Q6 | Michael porter explained the concept of
  • motivation.
  • cost advantage.
  • competitive advantage.
  • quest for quality.
Q7 | EDI stands for
  • electronic data interface.
  • electronic data interchange.
  • electronic distribution intermediary.
  • electronic documentation interchange.
Q8 | EOQ stands for
  • electronic ordered quantity
  • economic order quantity
  • economic order quality
  • electronic obtained quantity
Q9 | Packaging performs two functions. ___________ and logistics.
  • distribution.
  • store keeping.
  • material handling.
  • marketing.
Q10 | Form utility is created by
  • operation function.
  • logistics function.
  • procurement function.
  • distribution function.
Q11 | Place utility is created by
  • operation function.
  • logistics function.
  • procurement function.
  • distribution function.
Q12 | Time utility is created by
  • operation function.
  • logistics function.
  • procurement function.
  • distribution function.
Q13 | MRP stands for
  • material requirement planning.
  • manpower recruitment process.
  • machine repair plan.
  • mechanical re-engineering process.
Q14 | MPS stands for
  • manpower placement structure.
  • master production schedule.
  • manpower placement schedule.
  • material processing schedule.
Q15 | Master planning in the planning hierarchy
  • determines the direction of business.
  • creates the capacity.
  • involves the functional planning.
  • provides specification for manufacturing.
Q16 | Master scheduling is the process that
  • determines the direction of business.
  • creates the capacity.
  • involves the functional planning.
  • provides specification for manufacturing.
Q17 | Customer order processing level is that
  • determines the direction of business.
  • creates the capacity.
  • involves the functional planning.
  • provides specification for manufacturing.
Q18 | Master planning deals with
  • customer interface.
  • marketing interface.
  • supplier interface.
  • manufacturing interface.
Q19 | The service mission of logistics
  • reflect the vision of top management.
  • deal with basic services required for delivering of goods.
  • refers to the value-added services offered.
  • reflects the ability of firm to exploit market.
Q20 | Firm infrastructure is __________ in the generic value chain of logistics
  • a support activity.
  • a primary activity.
  • not an activity.
  • the only activity.
Q21 | Inbound and outbound logistics is _________ in the generic value chain oflogistics.
  • a support activity.
  • a primary activity.
  • not an activity.
  • the only activity.
Q22 | HRM is _________ in the generic value chain of logistics.
  • a support activity.
  • a primary activity.
  • not an activity.
  • the only activity.
Q23 | Marketing and sales is ___________ in the generic value chain of logistics.
  • a support activity.
  • a primary activity.
  • not an activity.
  • the only activity.
Q24 | Competitive advantage can be created and achieved by logistics managers by
  • cost advantage.
  • quality.
  • value advantage.
  • cost and value advantage.
Q25 | Real time communication of information regarding requirements and availabilityof logistics service is the core of
  • right response.
  • right quality.
  • right quantity.
  • right value.