The Push/pull View of a Supply Chain Holds That

question 38

Multiple Choice

The push/pull view of a supply chain holds that

• A) the processes in a supply chain are divided into a series of activities performed at the interface between successive stages.
• B) all processes in a supply chain are initiated in response to a customer order.
• C) all responses in a supply chain are performed in anticipation of customer orders.
• D) the processes in a supply chain are divided into 2 categories depending on whether they are initiated in response to or in anticipation of customer orders.
• E) None of the above are true.

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Definitions:

Fixed Asset Turnover Ratio

The number of dollars of sales that are generated from each dollar of average fixed assets during the year, computed by dividing the net sales by the average net fixed assets.

Days' In Assets Ratio

The Days' In Assets Ratio measures the average number of days it takes for a company to turn its inventory into sales, reflecting inventory management efficiency.

Current Asset Turnover

A financial ratio that measures how effectively a company uses its short-term assets to generate revenue.

Intangible Asset

An asset that lacks physical substance but is identifiable and provides economic benefits to the owner, such as patents or trademarks.