To make better global network design decisions, managers should do all of the following EXCEPT Select one: Combine qualitative considerations with financial analysis to get the most complete view of the possible alternatives. Consider a portfolio of options to diversify risk and add flexibility. Use a single metric of performance since multiple metrics can be confusing. Perform sensitivity analysis since many of estimates for the inputs for the analysis could be inaccurate Sustainable supply chains consider the full use, reuse, recycling, and disposal of a product as part of Select one: Life cycle assessments and cradle-to-cradle design: Carbon taxes and disaster relief Mutual coercion and closed-loop supply chains Humanitarian logistics and remanufacturing Reverse logistics and The Tragedy of the Commons Timbuk2 is evaluating the possibility of offshoring part of its operation. Which of the following is NOT an element they would typically consider when making this decision? Select one: Supplier prices: e.g. labor, materials, overhead Delivery costs: eg. transportation and packaging Cost of quality: eg. inspection, impact of quality performance Exchange rates, taxes, and tariffs. Impact on demand forecast accuracy When stages within a supply chain make forecasts based on variability in order size is as it moves up the supply chain from retailers to manufacturers and suppliers. Select one: orders received not end customer demand; magnified end customer demand not orders received; magnified orders placed not orders received; reduced wholesale orders not retail orders; reduced ; whereas milks runs have the An advantage of direct shipping is advantage of Select one: Simple coordination; consolidation of small lots Consolidation of small lots; simple coordination Simple coordination; lower inventory due to cross-docking. Minimal warehouse or storage costs; simple coordination Consolidation of inbound/outbound transportation costs; large lot sizes