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Question 73

- (Topic 3)
A company understates current revenue forecasts and delays the delivery of orders to meet the forecast. The most likely result of this practice is that shipments will peak:

A. at the beginning of reporting periods.

B. randomly throughout reporting periods.

C. at both the beginning and end of reporting periods.

D. at the end of reporting periods.

Correct Answer:A

Question 74

- (Topic 3)
A company discovers that several high-volume customers have very erratic ordering patterns. Which of the following actions is most likely to reduce variability?

A. Checking the demand status multiple times daily

B. Establishing Internet-enabled collaborative relationships

C. Implementing electronic data interchange transactions

D. Increasing safety-stock levels for items these customers order

Correct Answer:B

Question 75

- (Topic 1)
The process of gathering data about what customers need and ensuring that desired features are included in the design and initial planning phase of a new product or service is known as:

A. a quick response program.

B. quality function deployment.

C. total quality management.

D. early supplier involvement.

Correct Answer:B

Question 76

- (Topic 3)
A company is considering relocating production to a lower-wage country. Volatility in which of the following areas most likely would impact profitability without modifying product landed costs?

A. Labor costs

B. Currency exchange rates

C. Commodity prices

D. Product quality

Correct Answer:BExplanation:NEWQUESTIONS

Question 77

- (Topic 3)
Which of the following actions by a group of trading partners is most likely to improve the flow of funds among them?

A. Increasing the level of information sharing and collaboration

B. Negotiating a single set of terms for the trading partners

C. Reducing the time allowed for the timely payment discount

D. Implementing links among their information systems

Correct Answer:A

Question 78

- (Topic 1)
Using an independent service provider for logistics would be most appropriate in which of the following situations?

A. A shoe company that wants to penetrate a foreign market

B. A business that owns plants and warehouses globally

C. A financial services company that wants to expand its services

D. A cable television company that wants to add services

Correct Answer:A

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