01 - Integrated logistics

Question 0

How many levels characterize the SCOR-model? Define each level!

Answer 0

1. Level)
   Statement of number of supply chains, description of their performance measurement - namely the scope and content
2. Level)
   Definition of the sequence of planning - an implementation processes respectively to material flow
3. Level)
   Determination of the business processes, orders, permissions, redeliveries and marketing forecasts

Question 1

What are the objectives of SCM?

Answer 1

1) generate value
2) global measurements of performance
3) synchronization of supply and demand
4) effective deployment of global supply chain
5) establishment of a competitive infrastructure

Question 2

Name 5 offshoring and 5 backshoring reasons!

Answer 2

Offshoring:

1) personnel costs
2) proximity to market
3) development of core competencies
4) flexibility
5) coordination costs

Backshoring:

1) flexibility
2) capacity utilization
3) quality
4) coordination costs
5) development of core competencies

Question 3

Give four conflicts of goals in logistics!

Answer 3

1) high availability of parts - high capital commitment in stock
2) fast transport - low transport costs
3) high quality - cost savings through standardization of parts
4) fast availability of parts - high stock

Question 4

What are the 6 “r’s” of logistics?

Answer 4

1) right quantity
2) right quality
3) right time
4) right costs
5) right product
6) right location

Question 5

Which four factors determine the position of the logistics function of a company?

Answer 5

1) production structure
2) core competence of the company
3) contribution of logistics to company profit
4) influence of logistics management within the businessmanagement