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시험을 100% 합격하고 시험 준비 시간을 35% 절약하기를 바라며 L6M9 덤프 (최신 실제 시험 문제)를 사용 선택하여 현재 최신 84개의 시험 문제와 답을 포함하십시오.
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Question No : 1
Giant Gyms is a fitness chain where clients pay a monthly subscription for full access to gym facilities. The company typically experiences a huge spike in new memberships in January due to New Year's fitness resolutions. However, to reduce this seasonal surge, Giant Gyms introduces a pricing structure that makes it cheaper to sign up in November, which is typically its slowest month.
What is this strategy called?
정답: Explanation:
Demand smoothing attempts to influence customer behavior to balance demand fluctuations. Giant Gyms wants more customers in November rather than in January, preventing seasonal peaks and troughs.
Note:
Lead Strategy = expanding capacity before demand increases Capacity Expansion = increasing production ability
Optimal Capacity = achieving the best cost-to-production ratio (See LO 1.3, p.55)
Question No : 2
Which of the following are examples of Linear Programming (LP) solvers? Select ALL that apply.
정답: Explanation:
Excel, Lindo, MATLAB, and CPLEX are all real Linear Programming (LP) solvers used for optimization problems.
LPX is made up―it does not exist. (See LO 1.3, p.47)
Question No : 3
Jed is the Operations Manager at a cake manufacturer and is trying to determine the optimum capacity of the factory.
Which of the following would be true if the factory achieves optimum capacity? Select ALL that apply.
정답: Explanation:
Optimum capacity is achieved when:
Customer demand is met (B)
Production costs are minimized (C)
Incorrect options:
(A) is false because optimum capacity isn’t necessarily the physical limit
(D) is false because the factory should be operating at a profit, not breakeven
(E) is false because the lowest cost per unit is achieved, not the highest
(F) is false because inventory levels should be minimized, not maximized (to reduce storage costs) (See LO 1.3, p.46)
Question No : 4
A jewelry manufacturer has recently acquired the mining company that supplies the precious metals
used in its jewelry production.
What is this an example of?
정답: Explanation:
Backward vertical integration occurs when a company acquires a supplier or producer that is further upstream in the supply chain. In contrast, forward vertical integration happens when a company buys a retailer or distributor further downstream.
Note: Forward horizontal and backward horizontal integration do not exist―these are trick options. (See LO 1.2, p.42)
Question No : 5
Who are the four business players in the Value Net? Select ALL that apply.
정답: Explanation:
The Value Net consists of suppliers, customers, competitors, and complementors. Unlike a supply chain, which focuses on material and information flow, the Value Net is about creating business value.
Supplier: Provides goods/services
Customer: Purchases goods/services
Competitor: Competes in the same market
Complementor: A business that enhances your product/service offering
Buyer and distributor are not primary players in the Value Net. (See LO 1.2, p.31)
Question No : 6
Company A manufactures wheels for Company B, which manufactures cars. Traditionally, Company A would complete the wheels and conduct quality assessments before sending them to Company B, which would then begin assembling cars. However, a new CEO at Company B has introduced a technology system that enables simultaneous production, meaning Company B starts manufacturing cars at the same time Company A begins producing wheels.
What is this new system known as?
정답: Explanation:
Start to start means two different organisations at different levels of the supply chain begin their work simultaneously rather than sequentially. This is the opposite of a start to finish system, where the next process starts only when the previous one is completed. (See LO 1.2, p.19)
Question No : 7
Ping Lin Ltd is a toy manufacturer based in China. The company has a complex supply chain involving raw material suppliers, retailers, international distributors, and logistics firms. Zeng, a Logistics Coordinator, has noticed irregularities in the ordering of materials in the lower part of the supply chain. Combined with irregular consumer buying patterns, this poses a risk to the organisation.
What is this phenomenon known as?
정답: Explanation:
The Bullwhip Effect describes how small changes in demand at the consumer level create larger variances in supply chain orders upstream. It leads to inefficiencies, overstocking, or shortages.
Note: This is also known as the Forrester Effect (not "Forrest Effect"―that was a trick!). A famous real-world example occurred during COVID-19, when panic-buying caused toilet paper shortages. For more insights, read:
The Bullwhip Effect & Toilet Paper Shortages (See LO 1.1, p.12)
Question No : 8
Which of the following describes a Proprietary Network?
정답: Explanation:
A Proprietary Network is a privately owned and controlled group.
Option B refers to a Social Network
Option C describes a Bureaucratic Network
Option D refers to an Asymmetric Network
Tip: Learn these definitions well, as they frequently appear in exam questions! (See LO 1.1)
Question No : 9
A simple supply chain consists of three commercial roles.
What are these?
정답: Explanation:
A basic supply chain consists of three key roles:
Supplier → Provides materials or products to the organisation
Organisation → The business that processes/manages the product
Buyer → The final customer who purchases the product
Distributor and Manufacturer exist in more complex supply networks, but they are not part of the simplest supply chain model. (See LO 1.1, p.3)
Question No : 10
Which of the following are disadvantages of the small-capacity strategy in capacity planning? Select ALL that apply.
정답: Explanation:
The small-capacity strategy means a company deliberately produces below optimal capacity. This provides agility and flexibility to respond to market changes and allows for customer personalisation. However, the disadvantages include:
Higher production costs (lack of economies of scale)
Weaker ability to compete on price (since larger-capacity businesses have lower production costs)
Options C and D are disadvantages of large-capacity strategy, not small-capacity. (See LO 1.3)
Question No : 11
The operations department of ABC Ltd has recently launched a new product. The product is manufactured within a large factory and then sent to retailers for sale. The department has a system
in place which details the components required for the product and the quantities required to fulfil customer demand. The system works online and links to other areas of the business including HR and finance.
So far, several large orders have been placed for the product from different retailers. The Chief Operations Officer (COO) has decided to programme the completion of the orders based on when the orders were placed. The benefit of this strategy is that it will give each customer a similar lead time. Thus far no buffer stock has been created as products are only created when orders are received.
Three teams are required to make the product and the product flows from team one to team two to team three, each team adding a component to the product. Unfortunately, team two are short staffed and are completing their work at a slower rate than the other two teams. This is a huge consideration for the COO as it will impact upon the capacity of the organisation.
The retailers have all signed contracts with ABC Ltd and the COO is extremely happy that they are long term contracts. Contract 1 is with retailer X and the price is set for three years. Contract 2 is with retailer Y and is a five year contract where the price will be reviewed annually in line with CPI. Contract 3 has a variable pricing mechanism based on the volume of products ordered.
What pricing mechanism is being used with supplier Y?
정답: Explanation:
Indexation is the correct pricing mechanism because the price is adjusted based on CPI (Consumer Price Index), which is a form of indexed pricing. This ensures that prices fluctuate in response to inflation or other economic indicators. (See LO 3.3)
Question No : 12
The operations department of ABC Ltd has recently launched a new product. The product is manufactured within a large factory and then sent to retailers for sale. The department has a system in place which details the components required for the product and the quantities required to fulfil customer demand. The system works online and links to other areas of the business including HR and finance.
So far, several large orders have been placed for the product from different retailers. The Chief Operations Officer (COO) has decided to programme the completion of the orders based on when the orders were placed. The benefit of this strategy is that it will give each customer a similar lead time. Thus far no buffer stock has been created as products are only created when orders are received.
Three teams are required to make the product and the product flows from team one to team two to team three, each team adding a component to the product. Unfortunately, team two are short staffed and are completing their work at a slower rate than the other two teams. This is a huge consideration for the COO as it will impact upon the capacity of the organisation.
The retailers have all signed contracts with ABC Ltd and the COO is extremely happy that they are long term contracts. Contract 1 is with retailer X and the price is set for three years. Contract 2 is with retailer Y and is a five year contract where the price will be reviewed annually in line with CPI. Contract 3 has a variable pricing mechanism based on the volume of products ordered.
What capacity strategy is being used?
정답: Explanation:
The company follows a demand-led strategy since production capacity is adjusted based on actual customer orders. No stock is produced without confirmed demand. (See LO 2.2)
Question No : 13
The operations department of ABC Ltd has recently launched a new product. The product is manufactured within a large factory and then sent to retailers for sale. The department has a system in place which details the components required for the product and the quantities required to fulfil customer demand. The system works online and links to other areas of the business including HR and finance.
So far, several large orders have been placed for the product from different retailers. The Chief Operations Officer (COO) has decided to programme the completion of the orders based on when the orders were placed. The benefit of this strategy is that it will give each customer a similar lead time. Thus far no buffer stock has been created as products are only created when orders are received.
Three teams are required to make the product and the product flows from team one to team two to team three, each team adding a component to the product. Unfortunately, team two are short staffed and are completing their work at a slower rate than the other two teams. This is a huge consideration for the COO as it will impact upon the capacity of the organisation.
The retailers have all signed contracts with ABC Ltd and the COO is extremely happy that they are long term contracts. Contract 1 is with retailer X and the price is set for three years. Contract 2 is with retailer Y and is a five year contract where the price will be reviewed annually in line with CPI. Contract 3 has a variable pricing mechanism based on the volume of products ordered.
What is the nature of the COO’s consideration?
정답: Explanation:
This is an issue related to the Theory of Constraints, as Team 2 is the bottleneck affecting overall production efficiency. The Theory of Constraints focuses on identifying and managing the most critical limitation in a system. (See LO 3.3)
Question No : 14
The operations department of ABC Ltd has recently launched a new product. The product is manufactured within a large factory and then sent to retailers for sale. The department has a system in place which details the components required for the product and the quantities required to fulfil customer demand. The system works online and links to other areas of the business including HR and finance.
So far, several large orders have been placed for the product from different retailers. The Chief Operations Officer (COO) has decided to programme the completion of the orders based on when the orders were placed. The benefit of this strategy is that it will give each customer a similar lead time. Thus far no buffer stock has been created as products are only created when orders are received.
Three teams are required to make the product and the product flows from team one to team two to team three, each team adding a component to the product. Unfortunately, team two are short staffed and are completing their work at a slower rate than the other two teams. This is a huge consideration for the COO as it will impact upon the capacity of the organisation.
The retailers have all signed contracts with ABC Ltd and the COO is extremely happy that they are long term contracts. Contract 1 is with retailer X and the price is set for three years. Contract 2 is with retailer Y and is a five year contract where the price will be reviewed annually in line with CPI. Contract 3 has a variable pricing mechanism based on the volume of products ordered.
What production method is used by ABC?
정답: Explanation:
The production method is First In, First Out (FIFO) because orders are processed based on when they were received. This method ensures fairness in lead times across different customers. (See LO 3.2)
Question No : 15
The operations department of ABC Ltd has recently launched a new product. The product is manufactured within a large factory and then sent to retailers for sale. The department has a system in place which details the components required for the product and the quantities required to fulfil customer demand. The system works online and links to other areas of the business including HR and finance.
So far, several large orders have been placed for the product from different retailers. The Chief Operations Officer (COO) has decided to programme the completion of the orders based on when the orders were placed. The benefit of this strategy is that it will give each customer a similar lead time. Thus far no buffer stock has been created as products are only created when orders are received.
Three teams are required to make the product and the product flows from team one to team two to team three, each team adding a component to the product. Unfortunately, team two are short staffed and are completing their work at a slower rate than the other two teams. This is a huge consideration for the COO as it will impact upon the capacity of the organisation.
The retailers have all signed contracts with ABC Ltd and the COO is extremely happy that they are long term contracts. Contract 1 is with retailer X and the price is set for three years. Contract 2 is with retailer Y and is a five year contract where the price will be reviewed annually in line with CPI. Contract 3 has a variable pricing mechanism based on the volume of products ordered.
What system is used by ABC Ltd?
정답: Explanation:
The system used is ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) since it links multiple business functions such as HR and finance. MRP and MRPII are primarily used for manufacturing/operations, and KPI refers to performance measurement rather than a system. (See LO 3.3)
