Make-or-Buy Analysis

Description: This quiz assesses your understanding of Make-or-Buy Analysis, a critical decision-making process in supply chain management.
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Which of the following is a key factor to consider in Make-or-Buy Analysis?

  1. Cost Comparison

  2. Quality Control

  3. Availability of Resources

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Make-or-Buy Analysis involves evaluating various factors such as cost, quality, resource availability, and other relevant aspects to determine the optimal production strategy.

What is the primary objective of Make-or-Buy Analysis?

  1. Minimizing Production Costs

  2. Maximizing Product Quality

  3. Optimizing Resource Allocation

  4. Achieving Operational Efficiency


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Make-or-Buy Analysis aims to allocate resources effectively by determining whether a company should produce a component internally or purchase it from an external supplier.

Which cost element is typically considered in Make-or-Buy Analysis?

  1. Direct Material Cost

  2. Direct Labor Cost

  3. Manufacturing Overhead Cost

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Make-or-Buy Analysis involves comparing the total cost of producing a component internally (including material, labor, and overhead costs) with the cost of purchasing it from an external supplier.

What is the main advantage of purchasing components from an external supplier?

  1. Lower Production Cost

  2. Improved Quality Control

  3. Access to Specialized Expertise

  4. Reduced Lead Time


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Purchasing components from an external supplier often provides access to specialized expertise, advanced technology, and economies of scale, which may not be available internally.

Which factor is less relevant in Make-or-Buy Analysis for non-critical components?

  1. Cost Comparison

  2. Quality Control

  3. Availability of Resources

  4. Strategic Considerations


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

For non-critical components, cost and quality may be the primary factors, while strategic considerations are less relevant.

What is the primary disadvantage of purchasing components from an external supplier?

  1. Increased Production Cost

  2. Compromised Quality Control

  3. Loss of Intellectual Property

  4. Delayed Delivery


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Purchasing components from an external supplier may involve sharing sensitive information, leading to potential loss of intellectual property or competitive advantage.

Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of Make-or-Buy Analysis?

  1. Cost Reduction

  2. Improved Quality

  3. Increased Flexibility

  4. Enhanced Customer Satisfaction


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While Make-or-Buy Analysis can lead to cost reduction, improved quality, and increased flexibility, it does not directly impact customer satisfaction.

In Make-or-Buy Analysis, what is the term used for the difference between the cost of producing a component internally and the cost of purchasing it externally?

  1. Make-or-Buy Differential

  2. Cost Differential

  3. Price Differential

  4. Production Differential


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Make-or-Buy Differential represents the cost advantage or disadvantage of producing a component internally compared to purchasing it externally.

Which of the following is a quantitative factor considered in Make-or-Buy Analysis?

  1. Production Capacity

  2. Supplier Reliability

  3. Employee Morale

  4. Market Demand


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Production Capacity is a quantifiable factor that directly impacts the decision to make or buy a component.

What is the term used to describe the situation where a company has excess production capacity and can produce components at a lower cost than external suppliers?

  1. Economies of Scale

  2. Make-or-Buy Advantage

  3. Cost Advantage

  4. Production Advantage


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Make-or-Buy Advantage refers to the cost benefit gained by producing a component internally due to excess capacity and lower production costs.

Which of the following is a qualitative factor considered in Make-or-Buy Analysis?

  1. Supplier Reputation

  2. Technological Advancements

  3. Production Efficiency

  4. Employee Training


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Supplier Reputation is a qualitative factor that can influence the decision to purchase components externally.

What is the term used to describe the situation where a company lacks the necessary resources or expertise to produce a component internally?

  1. Production Disadvantage

  2. Make-or-Buy Disadvantage

  3. Cost Disadvantage

  4. Resource Disadvantage


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Make-or-Buy Disadvantage refers to the cost disadvantage incurred by producing a component internally due to lack of resources or expertise.

Which of the following is NOT a potential risk associated with purchasing components from an external supplier?

  1. Quality Issues

  2. Supply Chain Disruptions

  3. Increased Production Cost

  4. Loss of Control over Production


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Increased Production Cost is not a risk associated with purchasing components from an external supplier, as the primary goal of Make-or-Buy Analysis is to minimize production costs.

What is the term used to describe the situation where a company can produce a component internally at a lower cost than external suppliers?

  1. Production Advantage

  2. Make-or-Buy Advantage

  3. Cost Advantage

  4. Economies of Scale


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Production Advantage refers to the cost benefit gained by producing a component internally due to lower production costs.

Which of the following is a potential benefit of purchasing components from an external supplier?

  1. Reduced Production Cost

  2. Improved Quality Control

  3. Access to Specialized Expertise

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Purchasing components from an external supplier can offer reduced production costs, improved quality control, and access to specialized expertise.

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