Question $1(1$ point$)$ A supply chain is best described as a$($n$)\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_$ of $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_$ companies.Question $1$ options:group, competinggroup, collaborativealliance, twodirectory, relatedQuestion $2(1$ point$)$ The warehouse management system $($WMS$)$ manages all of the following transaction types EXCEPT:Question $2$ options:Inventory storageInventory retrievalProduct shippingVehicle movementsQuestion $3(1$ point$)$ Enterprise extension is an expansion of control to increase joint planning and collaboration.Question $3$ options:TrueFalseQuestion $4(1$ point$)$ Which of the following best describes an integrative supply chain process:Question $4$ options:something that links together independent parts.a concept that identifies independent parts.a conglomeration of functions.the linking of critical parts of a supply chain.Question $5(1$ point$)$ The Anticipatory Business Model is best described by which statement:Question $5$ options:driven by forecast.driven by information technology.builds on the principles of time$-$based competition.is a low risk strategy.Question $6(1$ point$)$ Widespread adoption of information technology has led to increased operational responsiveness.Question $6$ options:TrueFalseQuestion $7(1$ point$)$ According to research, all of the following are examples of supply chain disruptors except:Question $7$ options:consumers have become more patient.consumers demand more personalization of products and services.growth of omni$-$channel shopping.competing priorities of millennial and aging consumers.Question $8(1$ point$)$ Process specialization involves the same concepts as vertical integration.Question $8$ options:TrueFalseQuestion $9(1$ point$)$ Sharing future strategic and tactical plans is a fundamental part of supply chain management.Question $9$ options:TrueFalseQuestion $10(1$ point$)$ Customer relationship management $($CRM$)$ systems are applications designed to facilitate information sharing between all of the following EXCEPT:Question $10$ options:customers.sales force members.operations management employees.stockholders.Question $11(1$ point$)$ The process of managing customer returns and products which have served their purpose is known as:Question $11$ options:reverse logistics$.$backfilling.order fulfillment.demand planning.Question $12(1$ point$)$ In order to achieve the lowest total process cost, a supply chain must $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.$Question $12$ options:minimize the cost of the most expensive functionminimize the cost of each functionminimize the total cost for all involved functions combinedanalyze each function separatelyQuestion $13(1$ point$)$ The primary benefits of low product complexity include all of the following except:Question $13$ options:increased revenue.improved product quality and reliability.improved product development.decreased sales support cost.Question $14(1$ point$)$ The human resources module of the ERP systems tracks what?Question $14$ options:Personnel profiles and their activity levelsThe functions for invoice collectionThe supply chain's ability to measure, monitor and report costThe timing and location of supply chain value$-$added processesQuestion $15(1$ point$)$ A third party service supplier is also known as a non$-$asset based ISP.Question $15$ options:TrueFalse