Innovation Is a Key Factor in Productivity Improvement

question 38

Multiple Choice

Innovation is a key factor in productivity improvement. Which of the following has played an important role in enabling innovation?

• A)productivity
• B)economy
• C)research and statistics
• D)information technology

Identify the factors influencing the appropriate level of safety inventory and understand the trade-offs involved.

Understand the mechanisms of inventory review policies (e.g., continuous review, periodic review) and their impact on inventory levels and order patterns.

Appreciate the role of product fill rate and order fill rate in measuring supply chain performance.

Recognize the strategies for managing supply chain risks such as demand volatility and supply uncertainties.

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Definitions:

Long Run

In economics, this refers to a period in which all factors of production and costs are variable, allowing full adjustment to changes.

Economic Profits

The disparity between a company's overall income and its combined direct and indirect expenses.

Close Substitutes

Products or services that can serve almost the same purpose, making them almost interchangeable in the eyes of consumers.

Monopolistically Competitive Industry

A market structure where many firms sell products that are similar but not identical, allowing for competition based on factors other than just price.