Supply Chain Design Flashcards
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Which of the following best describes the concept of a supply chain network design?
Answer: A strategic plan to optimize the number, location, and size of facilities
Supply chain network design is a strategic activity focused on optimizing facility locations, quantities, and capacities to meet service and cost objectives.
What is the primary goal of vertical integration in supply chain design?
Answer: To control more stages of the supply chain internally
Vertical integration means a company owns and controls multiple stages of its supply chain, reducing dependency on external partners.
Which supply chain model focuses on responding quickly to unpredictable demand with high product variety?
Answer: Agile supply chain
An agile supply chain is designed for flexibility and rapid response to volatile, uncertain demand with high product variety.
The 'bullwhip effect' in supply chains refers to:
Answer: Increasing variability of orders upstream from end consumers
The bullwhip effect describes how small fluctuations in consumer demand amplify into larger order swings as you move upstream through the supply chain.
A make-to-order (MTO) strategy is best suited for:
Answer: High-variety, low-volume products with customized specifications
Make-to-order is ideal for customized, low-volume products where production only begins after a customer order is received.
Which of the following is a key benefit of postponement strategy in supply chain design?
Answer: Delaying product differentiation reduces inventory risk and increases flexibility
Postponement delays the point at which a product is differentiated, allowing companies to hold generic inventory and customize only when demand is known.