Scm 3301

SCM 3301 Spring 2013 Exam 1 Study suss out The exam will cover chapters 1-4 from the textbook. Format 34 multiple quality questions of approximately equal weightage from each of the four chapters. Resources to study * Lecture Notes ( If you commence missed a class, please obtain the notes from a classmate) * The textbook * about read the sections covered in the lectures * Closely read the material link to the main ideas listed below Main Ideas Chapter One refer a lend bowed stringed instrument and define supply string management. * Describe the objectives and elements of supply chain management. * Describe a brief history and some of the trends of supply chain management. * assure the range of supply chain management activities common to twain services and manufacturing * BUY yield * MAKE Operations * SHIP Logistics * Coordination integrating * take care the current trends in Supply Chain Management Chapter both Understand the role of supply management and its stra tegic impact on an organizations competitive advantage * Understand the profit leverage of effective purchasing * Have a basic knowledge of the manual(a) purchasing process, e-procurement, small value procurement * Understand strategic genius of the make or buy decision * Understand sourcing decisions and the factors impacting provider plectron * Describe the various considerations in assessing the Total Cost of Ownership * Understand how a supplier portfolio is managed Describe the opportunities and challenges of global sourcing Chapter Three * Explain the greatness of supplier partnerships * Understand the key factors for developing successful partnerships * Understand the principles female genitals the Weighted Criteria Evaluation System * Understand the purpose and creation of a supplier certification program * Explain the importance of a supplier recognition program * Understand the capabilities of Supplier Relationship Management Chapter cardinal Define and appreciate th e trends in ethical and sustainable sourcing * Define and nominate the terms fair trade products green purchasing social sustainability * Describe how ethical and sustainable sourcing strategies are developed and implemented * Understand how Supply Base Rationalization basin help improve a smart sets ethical and sustainable sourcing * Understand ways that supplier partnerships can help a companys ethical and sustainable goals * Understand the use of environmental supplier certification and recognition programs