- (Topic 2)
Which of the following factors typically is most important in successfully implementing sales and operations planning (S&OP)?

1. A. Involvement of specialists from all functional groups within an organization
2. B. Creation of a dedicated S&OP organizational unit
3. C. Involvement and accountability at senior management level
4. D. Focus on 3 months to 18 months in the future

Correct Answer: C

- (Topic 3)
Which of the following activities is critical to successful synchronization of supply and demand throughout a supply chain?

1. A. Sharing demand information
2. B. Placing large orders to obtain lower prices
3. C. Reducing the number of deliveries
4. D. Maintaining increased inventories

Correct Answer: A

- (Topic 2)
Component commonality in manufacturing primarily allows a company to:

1. A. optimize production runs for the components.
2. B. use less-specialized machinery.
3. C. decrease single-minute exchange of die processes.
4. D. increase planning and control.

Correct Answer: A

- (Topic 3)
Which of the following objectives is the primary driver in the design and implementation of lean process management?

1. A. Reducing the level of inventory
2. B. Decreasing the cash-to-cash cycle
3. C. Integrating processes between departments
4. D. Satisfying customer requirements

Correct Answer: D

- (Topic 3)
A manufacturer of consumer goods has purchased one of its distributors. The distributor's inventory system is archaic and will not integrate into the manufacturer's enterprise resources planning (ERP) system. Which of the following approaches is the most appropriate long-term solution for the manufacturer?

1. A. Buy a complete ERP system that includes seamlessly integrated distribution.
2. B. Buy a warehouse management system that integrates into the ERP system.
3. C. Run the existing warehouse inventory system and update the ERP system manually.
4. D. Hire a software contractor to write an interface with batch update to the ERP system.

Correct Answer: B