Which of the following distribution approaches for a low-volume, high-variety product line typically will result in the highest level of customer service and the lowest total distribution costs?

• A.Shipment through a multi-echelon distribution network
• B.Outsourcing the distribution function
• C.Direct shipment from plant to customers
• D.Shipment from a central distribution warehouse

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All of the following are broad objectives of effective supply chain managementEXCEPT:

• A.management of inventory
• B.management of trade-offs
• C.management of risk
• D.management of relationships

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Which of the following circumstances must exist to implement a warehouse management system (WMS)?

• A.The warehouse must utilize a random location system
• B.The facility must have implemented radio frequency identification (RFID)
• C.The warehousing and enterprise resources planning (ERP) systems must directly interact
• D.The facility must be able to put away product and identify the physical product location

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Which of the following conditions are most indicative of a company that is effectively managing its cash?

• A.Low accounts receivable , high inventory, low accounts payable
• B.Low accounts receivable, low inventory, high accounts payable
• C.High accounts receivable, low inventory, high accounts payable
• D.High accounts receivable, high inventory, low accounts payable

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The practice of purchasing items in large quantities and requesting that shipments be delivered directly to customers is referred to as:

• A.drop shipping.
• B.breaking bulk.
• C.cross-docking.
• D.freight equalization.

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