multiple choices 1-Supply chain design decisions must increasingly focus on ____

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multiple choices

1-Supply chain design decisions must increasingly focus on _________ considerations.

A. Total cost
B.
Process and resource management
C.
Risk and security management

D.
Sustainability

2-Supply chain management professionals should specifically demonstrate skills in all of the following EXCEPT

A.
Technical knowledge

B.
Global management

C.
Experience and credibility

D.
Ergonomic design

3-The primary advantages of a cross-functional supply chain career path include all the following EXCEPT

A.
Understanding of supply chain trade-offs

B.
Deep knowledge regarding only one critical supply chain function

C.
Broad networking with supply chain colleagues

D.
Broader capabilities of individuals for succession planning

4-The primary benefits of low product complexity include all of the following EXCEPT

A.Increased revenue
B.
Improved product quality and reliability
C.
Improved product development
D.
Decreased sales support cost

5-Which of the below factors will drive the supply chain toward more product complexity?

A.Regulation/certification requirements

B.Operations functional dominance

C.Understaffed engineering resources

D.Product differentiation strategy

6-Which of the following is an example of supply risk?

A. A change in the dynamics of product demand due to changes in regional weather patterns.

B.A change in availability of product due to fire at the supplier

C.A change in regulations regarding the raw materials that can be used to manufacture product.

D.Production delays due to a breakdown of the manufacturing equipment.

7-Which of the following is not a driver of supply chain outsourcing?

A.Globalization

B.Pressure on margins

C.Unionization

D.Inventory management complexity

8-Which of the following is not an example of designing a supply chain to enhance energy sustainability?
      A.
Sourcing produce locally
B.
Locating a plant is country with low cost energy
C.
Integrating delivery activities with other suppliers serving the same customers
D.
All of the above are examples of supply chain initiatives to enhance energy sustainability

9-Which of the following is not one of the supply chain processes?

A-Demand planning responsiveness

B-Order fulfillment/service delivery

C-Logistics

D-Life cycle support

10-Which of the following skill characteristics is not necessary for a senior supply chain executive?

      A.
Deep knowledge regarding a specific function
B.
Knowledge regarding the trade-offs associated with multiple supply chain functions

C.Experience interfacing with customers and suppliers

D.Experience with supply chain decision technology

Explanation / Answer