Lecture 9

Question 1

Data quality: characteristics

Answer 1

• True
• Accurate
• Complete
• Consistent
• Auditable

Question 2

Name 2 areas in the supply chain that may be affected by poor data quality and describe the impact. (6 points)

Answer 2

It can affect on all activities in the supply chain but most critical will be for:

• Procurement ( terms and quantity )
• Production ( terms and quantity )

Question 3

RFID

Answer 3

RFID or Radio-Frequency Identification is a method of storing data and retrieving it via radio waves.

• Wireless Scanning
• Unique Tracking
• Real-Time Updates

Question 4

Symbols, Data, Information

Answer 4

Symbols –>”order”–>Data
Data–>”code”–>Information
Information–>”synaptic activities”->Knowledge