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Supply Chain Design Strategy Flashcards

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  1. A supply chain that emphasizes sustainability goals would most likely evaluate suppliers based on:

    Answer: Economic, environmental, and social performance criteria

    Sustainable supply chain management uses triple-bottom-line criteria covering economic, environmental, and social dimensions.

  2. Which of the following best describes a 'responsive' supply chain design?

    Answer: Quickly adapting to changes in demand with flexible capacity and short lead times

    Responsive supply chains prioritize speed and flexibility to meet uncertain or rapidly changing demand.

  3. Global supply chain design must account for which unique risk compared to domestic supply chains?

    Answer: Currency fluctuation, tariffs, geopolitical risk, and longer lead times

    Global supply chains face compounded risks including currency, tariffs, geopolitics, and extended lead times not present in domestic networks.

  4. Cross-docking in a distribution network is designed to:

    Answer: Transfer products from inbound to outbound transport with minimal or no storage

    Cross-docking moves goods directly from receiving to outbound shipping, reducing storage time and handling costs.

  5. When a company evaluates whether to make or buy a component, the primary strategic consideration is:

    Answer: Whether the component is part of a core competency

    Make-or-buy decisions hinge on whether the activity is a core competency that provides competitive advantage.

  6. Which supply chain performance dimension does the 'perfect order rate' metric primarily measure?

    Answer: Customer-facing reliability and service quality

    Perfect order rate captures the percentage of orders delivered complete, on time, undamaged, and with correct documentation.

  7. A company redesigning its supply chain network runs a mathematical optimization model. The primary objective of this model is typically to:

    Answer: Minimize total supply chain cost while meeting service-level constraints

    Network optimization models seek the lowest-cost configuration that still satisfies customer service requirements.