An efficient supply chain should be preferred when:

A$)$ competitive priority is customization.

C$)$ demand is highly predictable.

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A$)$ forward integration

C$)$ offshoring.

D$)$ demand is unpredictable.

$q,$ A$)$ forward integration C$)$ offshoring.

Possible internal causes of supply chain disruptions are:

A$)$ product and service mix changes.

B$)$ underfilled shipments.

C$)$ late deliveries.

D$)$ machine breakdowns or inexperienced workers.

The product development team ensures compatibility of the proposed product with corporate strategy and regulatory standards in the:

A$)$ development stage.

C$)$ design stage.

B$)$ postponement.

D$)$ backward integration.

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$8)$ Which of the following statements about cross$-$docking is not correct?

A$)$ Inbound and outbound shipments must be tightly coordinated for cross$-$docking to work.

B$)$ Cross$-$docking reduces inventory and storage space requirements, but handling costs and lead times tend to increase.

C$)$ Items are moved from incoming vehicles to outgoing vehicles without being stored in warehouse inventory.

D$)$ Cross$-$docking is packing products on incoming shipments so they can be easily sorted for outgoing shipments based on their final destination.

Which of the following is not a lever in an integrated supply chain?

A$)$ elimination of product shortages and backorders

B$)$ reduced replenishment lead times

C$)$ collaborative activities by supply chain partners

D$)$ reduced order lot sizes

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