- (Topic 2)
A company that sells direct to industrial and commercial businesses has become successful by being responsive to the needs of its customers. The company currently produces in each country all of the products it sells in that country. Several countries in which the company operates have negotiated an agreement to establish a trading bloc. Which of the following actions by the company would be most appropriate if the agreement is implemented?

1. A. Consolidate production outside the trading bloc to reduce total costs.
2. B. Consolidate production within the trading bloc to reduce tariffs paid.
3. C. Outsource the production of products with low sales volumes to reallocate capacity.
4. D. Reassign products so that each is produced in a single facility within the trading bloc to get economies of scale.

Correct Answer: D

- (Topic 3)
What benefit does Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology provide for a high- volume, low-cost manufacturer?

1. A. Reduces store thefts
2. B. Eliminates the effects of bullwhip
3. C. Eliminates stock out at store level
4. D. Reduces number of touch points in pallet handling

Correct Answer: D

- (Topic 1)
Which of the following factors typically is the most significant impediment to implementing collaborative commerce?

1. A. Technology barriers
2. B. Security
3. C. Corporate culture
4. D. Return on investment (ROI)

Correct Answer: :C

- (Topic 2)
The mission of the global reporting initiative (GRI) is to provide a:

1. A. comparison of key metrics for companies in the same industries across the globe.
2. B. feasible business plan that can be shown to global potential investors.
3. C. trusted and credible framework for reports regarding sustainability practices.
4. D. transparent collaboration between non-profit organizations and governments.

Correct Answer: C

- (Topic 3)
A company uses multiple ingredients to make a product that is sold in multiple countries. Each country requires country-specific labels. A third-party supplier provides the country- specific labels. The most appropriate push-pull interface is:

1. A. raw materials to product.
2. B. product to labels.
3. C. finished product with labels.
4. D. customer to finished product.

Correct Answer: B