The CEO preference should be considered in the site selection process. True O False Put the supply chain network design process in order Supply Chain Network Design Process 1 Facility Location Analysis 2 2 Perform Supply Chain Audit 3 Examine Network Alternatives 4 Define Process Steps 5 Network Decision Making 6 Develop Implementation Plan What type of change may suggest a need to reevaluate and/or redesign a firm's logistics network? increased inventory levels Change in customer service requirements Change in corporate ownership increased competition globalization What is included in a supply chain audit? Select all that apply Measurements and evaluations Competitive advantage comparision Competitive analysis Key logistics activities Logistics facilities and their locations are relatively variable and easily modified in the short term. True O False U.S.companies no longer need to consider IT infrastructure as a site specific factor because internet speeds are now all relatively the same. True False Changes to global trade patterns is not a driver of supply chain network redesign O True O False The optimization model is based on: o broad problem definitions rule of thumb approaches sampling experiments O precise mathematical procedures Continuous improvement is an optional step in the supply chain network design process O True O False Which of these is NOT a trend in today's logistics environment that may have significant effects on decisions involving logistics facility location? Use of third-party logistics services Customer direct delivery Addition of many wholesaler distributor operations Strategically located cross-docking facilities