Question 1

A forward integration takes information entered into a given system and sends it automatically to all downstream systems and processes.

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A forward integration takes information entered into a given system and sends it automatically to all downstream systems and processes.

Question 2

In the basic supply chain, source refers to planning for transportation of goods to customers.

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In the basic supply chain, deliver refers to planning for transportation of goods to customers.

Question 3

Integrations are achieved using middleware-several types of software that sit between and provide connectivity for two or more software applications.Middleware translates information between disparate systems.

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Integrations are achieved using middleware-several types of software that sit between and provide connectivity for two or more software applications.Middleware translates information between disparate systems.

Question 4

A forward integration takes information entered into a given system and sends it automatically to all upstream systems and processes.

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A backward integration takes information entered into a given system and sends it automatically to all upstream systems and processes.

Question 5

Integrations provide enterprisewide support and data access for a firm's operations and business processes.

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Enterprise systems provide enterprisewide support and data access for a firm's operations and business processes.

Question 6

A backward integration takes information entered into a given system and sends it automatically to all downstream systems and processes.

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A forward integration takes information entered into a given system and sends it automatically to all downstream systems and processes.

Question 7

Application integration is the integration of data from multiple sources, which provides a unified view of all data.

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Data integration is the integration of data from multiple sources, which provides a unified view of all data.

Question 8

The customers' customer is upstream in the supply chain.

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The customers' customer is downstream in the supply chain.

Question 9

Enterprise application integration (EAI) middleware takes a new approach to middleware by packaging commonly used applications together, reducing the time needed to integrate applications from multiple vendors.

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Enterprise application integration (EAI) middleware takes a new approach to middleware by packaging commonly used applications together, reducing the time needed to integrate applications from multiple vendors.

Question 10

Middleware translates information between disparate systems.

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Middleware translates information between disparate systems.

Question 11

In the basic supply chain, source refers to building relationships with suppliers to procure raw materials.

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In the basic supply chain, source refers to building relationships with suppliers to procure raw materials.

Question 12

Application integration is the integration of a company's existing management information systems.

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Application integration is the integration of a company's existing management information systems.

Question 13

Integrations allow separate systems to communicate directly with each other, eliminating the need for manual entry into multiple systems.

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Integrations allow separate systems to communicate directly with each other, eliminating the need for manual entry into multiple systems.

Question 14

Plan, source, make, deliver, and return are the five basic supply chain management components.

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Plan, source, make, deliver, and return are the five basic supply chain management components.

Question 15

Eintegration is the use of the Internet to provide customers with the ability to gain personalized information by querying corporate databases and their information sources.

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Eintegration is the use of the Internet to provide customers with the ability to gain personalized information by querying corporate databases and their information sources.

Question 16

Enterprise application integration (EAI) middleware takes a new approach to middleware by packaging commonly used applications together, reducing the time needed to integrate applications from multiple vendors.

Accepted Answer

Enterprise application integration (EAI) middleware takes a new approach to middleware by packaging commonly used applications together, reducing the time needed to integrate applications from multiple vendors.

Question 17

Data integration is the integration of data from multiple sources, which provides a unified view of all data.

Accepted Answer

Data integration is the integration of data from multiple sources, which provides a unified view of all data.

Question 18

A backward integration takes information entered into a given system and sends it automatically to all upstream systems and processes.

Accepted Answer

A backward integration takes information entered into a given system and sends it automatically to all upstream systems and processes.

Question 19

Plan, source, give, get, and return are the five basic supply chain management components.

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Plan, source, make, deliver, and return are the five basic supply chain management components.

Question 20

Data integration is the integration of a company's existing management information systems.

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Application integration is the integration of a company's existing management information systems.

Quiz 8: Enterprise Applications: Business Communications

A forward integration takes information entered into a given system and sends it automatically to all downstream systems and processes.

In the basic supply chain, source refers to planning for transportation of goods to customers.

Integrations are achieved using middleware-several types of software that sit between and provide connectivity for two or more software applications.Middleware translates information between disparate systems.

A forward integration takes information entered into a given system and sends it automatically to all upstream systems and processes.

Integrations provide enterprisewide support and data access for a firm's operations and business processes.

A backward integration takes information entered into a given system and sends it automatically to all downstream systems and processes.

Application integration is the integration of data from multiple sources, which provides a unified view of all data.

The customers' customer is upstream in the supply chain.

Enterprise application integration (EAI) middleware takes a new approach to middleware by packaging commonly used applications together, reducing the time needed to integrate applications from multiple vendors.

Middleware translates information between disparate systems.

In the basic supply chain, source refers to building relationships with suppliers to procure raw materials.

Application integration is the integration of a company's existing management information systems.

Integrations allow separate systems to communicate directly with each other, eliminating the need for manual entry into multiple systems.

Plan, source, make, deliver, and return are the five basic supply chain management components.

Eintegration is the use of the Internet to provide customers with the ability to gain personalized information by querying corporate databases and their information sources.

Enterprise application integration (EAI) middleware takes a new approach to middleware by packaging commonly used applications together, reducing the time needed to integrate applications from multiple vendors.

Data integration is the integration of data from multiple sources, which provides a unified view of all data.

A backward integration takes information entered into a given system and sends it automatically to all upstream systems and processes.

Plan, source, give, get, and return are the five basic supply chain management components.

Data integration is the integration of a company's existing management information systems.