1. Which of the following choices is not true about DELL build-to-order model? D
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1. Which of the following choices is not true about DELL build-to-order model?
DELL sends out orders to suppliers through the Internet every few hours or less.
DELL suppliers are able to access the company’s inventories and production plans.
DELL suppliers receive weekly feedback on how well they are meeting shipping schedules.
DELL allows the customer to follow their purchase in real time from order to delivery.
2. Which of the following assertions is not true about RFID technology?
it is costlier than using barcodes
recently it has been standardized
it works through radio waves, which don’t go through metal
3. The supply chain operations reference model __________.
was pioneered by DELL
is based on the use of RFID technology
is a supply chain diagnostic tool
is a forecasting tool that allows reduced inventory
4. All of the following were estimated benefits from the use of RFID technology except __________.
prevention of product shrinkage, vendor fraud
inventory visibility, which would enable a 50% reduction in inventory levels
reduction of distribution center costs
on-shelf monitoring, which would decrease stock-outs in stores
DELL sends out orders to suppliers through the Internet every few hours or less.
Explanation / Answer
1.
Dell sends the customers’ orders to its suppliers within 24 hours. This is done only via internet. With help of internet Dell is able to send the customers orders to its supplers in around 4 hours.
Thus, option one is true.
Dell provides a weekly report to its suppliers regarding their performance.
Hence option three is also correct.
Dell does not give access to its inventory and production plans to its suppliers. It is a part of company’s private and confidential information.
Thus, option 2 is not true about the company.
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