24) 24) is the maximum output rate that can be sustained under normal conditions A) Utilization B) Temporary capacity C) Effective capacity D) Design capacity E) Ultimate capacity 25) Typically a consumer products manufacturer will have direct contact with which type of supplier? 25) A) Tier two supplier B) Tier three supplier C) Tier four supplier D) Tier five supplier E) Tier one supplier 26) Which term refers to inaccurate or distorted demand information created in the supply chain? 26) A) Bullwhip effect B) Lasso effect C) Whirlpool effect D) Reverse effect E) Battle axe effect 27) What is the process whereby shipments are transferred directly from inbound trailers to outbound trailers? 27) A) Directdocking B) Simuldocking C) Crossdocking D) Transferdocking E) Nodocking 28) 28) All of the following are characteristics of partnership relations EXCEPT which? A) Are strategic in nature B) Have a long-term orientation C) Share a common vision D) Are "arms-length" in nature E) Share short and long-term plans 29) A chocolate company, Choco Land, bought a leading hazelnut processing company to aid in producing its popular spread. This acquisition is an example of 29 A) backward integration B) partnering C) outsourcing D) balanced integration E) forward integration