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Global Logistics Strategy
,1.A company wants to implement a strategy that maintains product neutrality and
customization possibilities for as long as possible in its supply chain.
Which postponement strategy is most suitable for achieving this goal?
A. Manufacturing postponement
B. Logistics postponement
C. Material flow postponement
D. Information flow postponement
Answer: A
Explanation:
In the given scenario, the company wants to maintain product neutrality and
customization possibilities for as long as possible. This aligns with the concept of
manufacturing postponement, where a standard product is produced, but
customization and personalization are delayed until customer requirements are
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confirmed or an order is placed. This strategy allows for flexibility in product design
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and customization while reducing the risk of producing unnecessary variations
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2.Which of the following factors may influence plant performance within the supply
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A. Employee attitudes and mentality
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E. Trade-offs between different performance metrics
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Answer: A, B, C, E
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Geographic location: Can influence plant performance based on its proximity to raw
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material sources or distribution centers.
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impact productivity. Employee attitudes and mentality: Cultural variations and
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employee behavior can significantly affect plant performance.
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Trade-offs between different performance metrics: Organizations may have to
balance cost efficiency with responsiveness, impacting performance. [P 46-47]
3.Which of the following methods help reduce price and currency fluctuations in a
global supply chain? (Select all that apply)
A. Currency choice
B. Supply chain optimization
C. Just-in-time inventory
D. Currency options
Answer: A, D
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There are five methods for reducing price and currency fluctuations in a global supply
chain. Among these methods, the following two are mentioned:
Currency choice: Setting transaction pricing in the currency of the buyer to transfer
foreign exchange risk to the customer.
Currency options: Buying contracts that give the organization the right to buy or sell
currency at an agreed price within a specific time period, reducing the risk of
unfavorable fluctuations.
The other options (B and C) are not mentioned as methods for reducing currency
fluctuations in the text. [P-21]
4.An organization with a cost leadership strategy is considering choosing a supply
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What is the trade-off that this organization needs to consider?
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A. A trade-off between cost margins and compensation claims
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while ensuring that logistics systems maintain cost margins without causing delays
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due to excessive focus on economies of scale. [P-31]
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5.A multinational company is expanding its operations globally and considering the
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benefits and challenges of sourcing, outsourcing, and offshoring.
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Which challenge is likely to be hard to overcome due to trade across borders and
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geographic, time, and language differences?
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A. Compliance issues
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B. Logistics and production scheduling
C. Quality expectations
D. Lead time factors
Answer: D
Explanation:
Global expansion introduces challenges such as geographic, time, and language
differences that significantly impact lead times. Managing long distances and
coordinating activities across different time zones and languages make lead time
factors one of the most difficult challenges to overcome. [P-63]