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