149) ________ systems enable the firm to model its existing supply chain, generate demand forecasts for products, and develop optimal sourcing and manufacturing plans.
150) ________ systems manage the flow of products through distribution centres and warehouses to ensure that products are delivered to the right locations in the most efficient manner.
151) Before the ________, supply chain coordination was hampered by the difficulties of making information flow smoothly among disparate internal supply chain systems for purchasing, materials management, manufacturing, and distribution.
152) Enterprise systems supply some integration of internal supply chain processes but they are not designed to deal with ________ supply chain processes.
153) ________ typically span greater geographic distances and time differences than domestic supply chains and have participants from a number of different countries.
154) Supply chain management may need to reflect foreign government regulations and ________ differences.
155) Many, especially ________ companies, still share product information over the phone, via e-mail, or through faxes.
156) With a Web-based ________ application, all supply chain members communicate through a Web-based system.
157) In addition to reducing costs, supply chain management systems help increase ________.
158) A ________ (also known as a contact point) is a method of interaction with the customer, such as telephone, e-mail, customer service desk, conventional mail, Web site, wireless device, or retail store.