Scm 300 Davila Asu Finalexam/222 Questions And Answers

Free Trade Zone {Ans: -a geographic area sanctioned by the government where items are not under the control of customs authorities -items can be manipulated before re-export without ever being inspected or taxed by customs officials -not inspected or taxed by customs officials}Distribution Centers (DCs) {Ans: -focus on efficiently getting items to retail and/or wholesale outlets -try to quickly get large shipments of a single good off a single truck and then get those goods ready for distribution to dozens of downstream stores -full trucks with small quantities of many different items are outbound -help supply chains react quickly to any expected demand or minor supply chain emergencies}describe the basics of some of the ERP support systems {Ans: }Pro/Cons of Air Transportation {Ans: Pros: -fastest mode of transport -minimal exposure to the elements, theft and hazardous conditions -works well when linked with road transport in getting items into the hands of the customer Cons: -extremely expensive -not easily linked with rail and ocean -cannot accommodate standardized containers -requires accommodating airports on both ends of a shipment}"Used to be good" reason {Ans: -market evolution (new and better technology so old process isn't as good) -miscommunication -ex.