How does enhancing collaboration in a supply chain enhance the supply chain? Find an example or create a hypothetical example that demonstrates the enhancement.
What will be an ideal response?
A successful answer should discuss the reduced costs, improved customer service, and enhanced communication that occur in a supply chain with collaboration. Students should be able to search and find an example of supply chain collaboration or create a reasonable hypothetical example.
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The term make-to-stock refers to ______.
A. products made in anticipation of a specific customer’s order B. products made after receiving a customer’s order C. products made in small volumes D. products that require little or no customization
Bertha, a surgeon, performed a kidney transplant on one of her patients. The surgery was not successful and the patient did not survive. Which of the following statements is true in this case?
A. Bertha cannot be held strictly liable as she was providing a service. B. Bertha can be held strictly liable for the death of her patient. C. Bertha and the medical staff assisting the surgery are strictly liable for the death. D. The donor of the kidney can be held strictly liable for the death of the patient.
Which of the following is NOT a negative effect of a strong culture on organizations?
A. create barrier to change in the organization B. create conflict among organizational subcultures C. make it difficult for firms with different cultures to collaborate closely D. socialize new members into the ways the organization works
Which of the following is sometimes called mass production?
A) batch process and make-to-order strategy B) line process and make-to-stock strategy C) continuous flow process and assemble-to-order strategy D) job process and make-to-order strategy