A01 chaf6542 06 se fm indd

Examination questions

  1 

Explain how the concepts of disintermediation, reintermediation and counterme‑

diation apply to the supply chain.

  2 

You have recently been appointed as supply chain manager for a pharmaceutical 

company. Summarise the main  Internet‑  based applications you would consider for 

communicating with your suppliers.

  3 

How has the increase in electronic communications contributed to the develop‑

ment of value networks?

  4 

What are the characteristics of a virtual organisation? Using examples, explain how 

e‑commerce can support the virtual organisation.

  5 

Explain how information technologies can be employed for different elements of a 

 purchaser–  supplier  relationship.

  6 

Using industry examples, summarise three benefits of using e‑commerce to 

streamline the supply chain.

  7 

How can electronic commerce be used to support restructuring of the supply 

chain?

  8 

What are the differences and similarities of using information technology to  

support: