Faced with complex supply chain and compliance challenges, MTN Group, Africa’s largest mobile communications provider, implemented the full suite of Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM applications across _________ subscribers and _________ markets to integrate its supply chain planning and operations.
280 million; 17
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Faced with complex supply chain and compliance challenges, MTN Group, Africa’s largest mobile communications provider, implemented the full suite of Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM applications across _________ subscribers and _________ markets to integrate its supply chain planning and operations. | 280 million; 17 |
The Oracle Connected Logistics for Ice Cream mentions all the following supply chain goals EXCEPT which one? | Build brand loyalty through effective promotions and advertising campaigns |
The video on Oracle Connected Logistics for Ice Cream mentions all of the following examples for how organizations should use IT solutions to consider environmental and human impacts of a product EXCEPT ____________. | Measuring life-cycle impacts of the product on human health, education, and the environment. |
The appropriate time horizon for sales and operations planning and aggregate planning is ___________. | Intermediate or Medium-Range Plans: 3-18 months |
Which of the following is NOT a relevant cost input for the aggregate planning process? | Cost of quality inspection per period. |
Which of the following statements about the aggregate plan is NOT true? | Coordinated aggregate planning is critical for efficient supply chains but not responsive supply chains. |
Which of the following is NOT a demand side tactic for matching supply with demand in sales & operations planning? | Anticipation inventory |
Aggregate planning problems can be solved as linear programs using computer tools such as Excel Solver. What are the three key components of any linear programming model? | Decisions, objective, and constraints |
Which of the following is NOT a key input into Material Requirements Planning (MRP) | Human resources module |
Chase strategy
| Uses capacity as the lever to synchronize production rate with demand through hires/layoffs with no (low) inventory or backorders |
Flexibility strategy | Use utilization as the lever to synchronize production rate with demand through overtime and idle time with no (low) inventory or backorders |
Level strategy
| Maintain a stable capacity and workforce and use inventory/backorders as the levers to match supply with demand |
Hybrid strategies | Combination of the three direct strategies, most common in practice |
The video on Oracle Connected Logistics for Ice Cream mentions all of the following examples for how organizations should use IT solutions to consider environmental and human impacts of a product EXCEPT ____________. | Measuring life-cycle impacts of the product on human health, education, and the environment. |