Global Supply Chain Networks Flashcards
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In global supply chain network design, a 'hub-and-spoke' model BEST supports which operational goal?
Answer: Consolidating shipments to achieve economies of scale in transportation
Hub-and-spoke consolidates freight at central hubs to achieve transportation economies of scale before distributing to spoke destinations, lowering per-unit shipping costs.
Which Incoterm places the MAXIMUM responsibility on the seller for delivering goods to the buyer?
Answer: DDP (Delivered Duty Paid)
DDP requires the seller to handle all transportation, insurance, customs clearance, and duty payment, delivering goods ready for unloading at the named destination.
A supply chain manager wants to reduce global transportation emissions without sacrificing service levels. Which strategy is MOST aligned with sustainable supply chain principles?
Answer: Optimize shipping routes and consolidate loads to reduce empty miles
Load consolidation and route optimization directly reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions per unit shipped while maintaining delivery performance.
The 'bullwhip effect' in global supply chains is characterized by:
Answer: Demand variability amplifying upstream as orders move away from end customers
The bullwhip effect describes how small fluctuations in end-customer demand become increasingly exaggerated upstream through retailer, distributor, and manufacturer ordering patterns.
Which document is required by US Customs to legally import goods and provides a detailed description of the shipment's contents and value?
Answer: Commercial Invoice
The commercial invoice is the primary customs document used to assess duties and taxes, containing the seller/buyer details, description of goods, quantity, and declared value.
A company is assessing the risk of supply chain disruption in a politically unstable country. Which framework is MOST commonly used to evaluate country-level supply chain risk?
Answer: PESTLE Analysis
PESTLE (Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal, Environmental) analysis systematically evaluates macro-environmental factors that create country-level supply chain risks.
In the context of global supply chains, 'supply chain visibility' primarily refers to:
Answer: Real-time access to data on inventory, shipments, and orders across the entire network
Supply chain visibility means having real-time data flow across all tiers—suppliers, manufacturers, logistics providers, and customers—enabling proactive risk management and decision-making.