Dell and Intel engineers collaborate to develop the new generation of PC components for Dell computers.

This is an example of _____________ supplier integration.

	A.	none of the given options is correct
	B.	black box
	C.	blue box
	D.	white box
	E.	grey box

Consider the example of the mobile phone supply chain. Mobile phone manufacturers need to keep pace with the speed of technology - leading to more features and attributes - while still fulfilling the demand for sophisticated customer tastes based on visual aspects (design, size, colour), new trends and differentiation to boost social status. Based on the above example, which one of the following statements is TRUE? O A. matching demand and supply is a problem B. the supply chain is a complex network O C. different facilities in the supply chain have conflicting objectives D. the supply chain is a dynamic system O E. all of the given statements are TRUE Due to the bullwhip effect, a retailer is facing a problem of very high levels of inventories across the supply chain. Which one of the following is NOT a cause of the high levels of inventories? A. everyday low pricing O B. demand uncertainty O C. lead time variability and inflated orders O D. demand uncertainty and inflated orders O E. inflated orders Consider the example of a sports equipment retailer in Canada. The components for the sports equipment are sourced from Vietnam and China. The final product is assembled at a distribution facility in Vancouver before shipment to customers across Canada. The above is an example of O A. international suppliers O B. global market forces O C. international distribution system D. offshore manufacturing E. fully integrated global supply chain