Stevenson University BUS 620 MODULE 6 QUIZ 1)The steps taken to move and store a product from the supplier stage to a customer stage in the supply chain are referred to as Which of the following is NOT a performance measure of customer value, when comparing distribution network options? As the number of facilities in a supply chain increases Where does distribution occur in the supply chain? Between every pair of stages Everywhere downstream from production Between production and the retailer Between suppliers and retailers Distribution is a key driver of the overall profitability of a firm because the addition of distributors only adds cost to the supply chain

Stevenson University

BUS 620

MODULE 6 QUIZ

1)The steps taken to move and store a product from the supplier stage to a customer stage in the supply chain are referred to as

2. Which of the following is NOT a performance measure of customer value, when comparing distribution network options?
3. As the number of facilities in a supply chain increases
4. Where does distribution occur in the supply chain?

1. Between every pair of stages
2. Everywhere downstream from production
3. Between production and the retailer
4. Between suppliers and retailers

5. Distribution is a key driver of the overall profitability of a firm because

1. the addition of distributors only adds cost to the supply chain.
2. it directly impacts both the supply chain cost and the customer experience.
3. it slows down the responsiveness of the supply chain.
4. it cannot be developed as a part of supply chain strategy.

6. Companies in the same industry often select very different distribution networks because

1. some companies are poorly run.
2. different companies try to avoid using the same approach.
3. different companies have different objectives for their supply chain.
4. all of the above

7. Which of the following would not be the result of a poor/inappropriate distribution network?

1. High profitability
2. Low level of customer service
3. High cost
4. Poor profitability

8. The number of different products/configurations that a customer desires from the distribution network is

1. response time.
2. product variety.
3. product availability.
4. customer experience.

9. The probability of having a product in stock when a customer order arrives is