Chapter 11 Global Supply Chain Procurement and Distribution 1. Requiring suppliers to deliver goods when demanded by the customer is called a) periodic delivery. b) continuous delivery. c) on-demand delivery. d) All of these answer choices are correct. 2. The purchasing of goods and services from suppliers is called a) sourcing b) outsourcing c) procurement. d) None of these answer choices is correct. 3. The decision to purchase goods and services that were produced in-house from an outside supplier is called a) sourcing. b) outsourcing c) procurement. d) None of these answer choices is correct. 4. Partnerships between customers and suppliers require suppliers to provide a) higher quality. b) prompt delivery. c) lower prices. d) All of these answer choices are correct. 5. Companies often outsource to a) focus on core competencies. b) achieve greater flexibility. c) reduce costs. d) All of these answer choices are correct. 6. Benefits of e-procurement include all of the following except a) lower prices. b) faster delivery. c) fewer transactions. d) reduced labor 7. The primary focus of distribution in terms of what it accomplishes is a) logistics. b) order fulfillment c) customer service. d) maintaining inventories. 8. Procurement involves the selection of a supplier. True or False 9. Cross-docking allows a distribution center to direct incoming shipments from one shipping dock to another within 48 hours to fill outgoing orders. True or False 10. Distribution outsourcing allows companies to focus on their core competencies. True or False