BA 486 Study Guides

BA 486 Study Guide Exam IV

Multiple Choice and Short Answer

Chapter 13

Purchasing

Procurement

Strategic Sourcing

Types and Importance of Items and Service Purchased

Types of Purchasing Activity

Strategic Sourcing Methodology

Seven key steps are included in the overall strategic sourcing methodology

Managing Sourcing and Procurement Processes

Chapter 14

The Role of Production Operations in Supply Chain Management

Production Process Functionality

The Production Process

Production Tradeoffs

Total Cost of Manufacturing Relationships

Production Challenges

Production Strategies

Seven Deadly Wastes

Production Strategies

Production Planning Activities

Production Planning and Assembly Processes

Production Process Layout

Facility Layout Matrix

Chapter 15

Eight categories of reverse flows

Reverse Logistics Systems versus Closed Loops

Closed Loop Supply Chain

Educational Council recommendations

Chapter 16

Getting to Growth: Think Beyond Cost

Develop World-Class Collaboration Skills

Differentiation Strategies

Financial Strategies

Technology-Based Strategies

Elements of successful supply chain collaborations