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Question

time b. quantity combination of the two d. as a fraction of economic order quantity 3. Which of the following is an illustration of a company that has vertically integrated? a. A computer manufacturer that acquires its computer components supplier b. A computer manufacturer that acquires warehouses to aid in its product distribution A computer components supplier that begins to assemble computers for sale to consumers All of these c. 4. A certain supply chain is made up of: 1. Raw Materials Supplier 2. Components Manufacturer 3. A firm that manufacturers Sub-assemblies 4. End Item Mamufacturer 5. Wholesale Distributor 6. Local Retail Chain Warehouse Who is considered the second tier supplier of the firm that manufacturers sub-assemblies? a. Raw Materials Supplier b. Wholesale Distributor c. The final end item consumer d. Components Manufacturer e. Local Retail Chain Warehouse 5. Successful modern supply chain management typically includes the practice of: a. Keeping high inventories throughout the supply chain b. Always purchasing materials with the lowest per unit cost c. The sharing of information between supply chain partners d. Leadership through the practice of issuing ultimatums to your supply chain partners

Explanation / Answer

3) Vertical integeration is when company controls more than one stage of supply chain.

So in this question all the three options illustrate the company controls more than one stage of supply chain

Answer is all three case D.

4) OEM ----- Tier 1----- Tier2

OEMs are original equipment manufactures.

Tier1 suppliers are companies that supply to OEMs

Tier2 suppliers are key suppliers to Tier1 suppliers.

So for firm that manufacturers Tier 1 supplier is component manufacturer

And Tier2 supplier is Raw Materials supplier

Answer A

5) For sucessfull modern supply chain management flow of information palys key role.

Answer C - Sharing of information between supply chain partners