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Which of the following is an advantage of VMI?
Suggested Answer: A
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39 comments · newest first
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Felice
11 months ago
Really? I’m surprised by all this, thought VMI was more complicated.
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Quentin
11 months ago
D is spot on! Lower MRP costs are a big win.
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Edmond
12 months ago
C seems off, lead-times should actually decrease with VMI.
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Orville
12 months ago
I disagree with B, suppliers usually have the upper hand in VMI.
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Kati
12 months ago
A is definitely true! Better info means less inventory.
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Yolande
1 year ago
I recall that VMI can reduce costs, so D might be a possibility, but I need to think more about it.
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Herman
1 year ago
I practiced a question like this, and I feel like lead-times shouldn't increase, so C seems wrong.
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Lorenza
1 year ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about customers getting more leverage in VMI situations, which could relate to B.
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Stephen
1 year ago
I think VMI helps suppliers manage inventory better, so maybe A is the right choice?
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Meghann
1 year ago
Alright, let's see here. The nzload control file is used for loading data, so I'm guessing it has something to do with making that process easier or more efficient. I'll try to focus on the keywords in the options and see if any of them jump out at me.
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Juliana
1 year ago
Okay, let's break this down step-by-step. We need to convert the units and then calculate the total amount of the drug mixture before dividing by the tab size.
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Carman
1 year ago
Redirect URL? That's a good point. I'll make sure the configuration there is correct and matches what the 0Auth provider is expecting.
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Herman
1 year ago
Okay, let me see here. The question is asking about a function of the whiteboard, and the options are move, zoom, erase, and write. I'm pretty sure the correct answer is write, since that's the primary purpose of a whiteboard.
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Margarett
1 year ago
I'm pretty sure the 'V' in VMI stands for 'Vendor,' not 'Victim.'
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Cathern
1 year ago
Wait, so option B is basically the supplier saying, 'Please, customer, take advantage of me'? Sounds like a bad deal.
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Rebbecca
1 year ago
D) MRP system operating costs decrease
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Odette
1 year ago
C) Lead-times are increased
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Jennifer
1 year ago
A) Suppliers can leverage better information to reduce inventory levels.
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Belen
1 year ago
Lead-times increased? Seriously? That's the last thing I want in a supply chain management system.
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Gianna
1 year ago
D sounds like it would be the opposite of an advantage. Decreased MRP costs? That's just plain wrong.
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Jacquelyne
1 year ago
I can't believe option B is even an option. Who would want the customer to have more leverage over the supplier?
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Na
1 year ago
I agree, option B doesn't make sense. It's all about efficiency and reducing inventory levels.
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Chanel
1 year ago
I agree, option B doesn't make sense. It's all about efficiency and reducing inventory levels.
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Justine
1 year ago
C) Lead-times are increased
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Ressie
1 year ago
C) Lead-times are increased
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Bev
1 year ago
A) Suppliers can leverage better information to reduce inventory levels.
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Pete
1 year ago
A) Suppliers can leverage better information to reduce inventory levels.
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Felix
1 year ago
A is the correct answer! VMI helps suppliers manage inventory more efficiently, which benefits both parties.
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Alonzo
1 year ago
Yes, VMI can help reduce costs associated with managing inventory.
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Filiberto
1 year ago
D) MRP system operating costs decrease.
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Regenia
1 year ago
That's right! VMI allows suppliers to have more control over their inventory.
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Thomasena
1 year ago
A) Suppliers can leverage better information to reduce inventory levels.
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Tonette
1 year ago
Yes, VMI can help reduce operating costs for both suppliers and customers.
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Ty
1 year ago
D) MRP system operating costs decrease.
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Shawna
1 year ago
That's right! VMI allows suppliers to have more control over their inventory.
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Brett
1 year ago
A) Suppliers can leverage better information to reduce inventory levels.
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Daniel
1 year ago
Yes, VMI can lead to cost savings for suppliers by reducing inventory levels.
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Erin
1 year ago
I agree with Myra. It helps suppliers leverage better information.
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Myra
2 years ago
I think the advantage of VMI is that suppliers can reduce inventory levels.