Question

One major role information systems play in supply chain management is supply chain visibility. What is supply chain visibility?

• A.

  Ensures supply chain cohesion by automating the different activities of the supply chain.

• B.

  Occurs when distorted product-demand information ripples from one partner to the next throughout the supply chain.

• C.

  The ability to view all areas up and down the supply chain in real time.

• D.

  Uses advanced mathematical algorithms to improve the flow and efficiency of the supply chain while reducing inventory.

Answer 1

One major role information systems play in supply chain management is supply chain  The ability to view all areas up and down the supply chain in real time.

Supply chain visibility is tied in with knowing where the stock is at a specific time, and how well segments, parts, or items in travel can be followed as they move from the producer to their last goal. Improving and reinforcing the supply chain is a definitive objective of supply chain visibility.

So, the answer is(C)-The ability to view all areas up and down the supply chain in real time.