1. Compared to a global strategy, a multicountry strategy would be characterized by:

A) strategy coordination across countries.
B) preferred suppliers located in host countries.
C) major strategic decisions coordinated centrally.
D) products adapted to local needs.



2. Which of the following corporate strategies is most consistent with a flexible supply chain strategy?

A) Being the low-price leader
B) Providing the highest-quality service
C) Providing mature products with stable sales
D) Emphasizing the quality of the product



3. Which of the following considerations is an important supply chain design decision?

A) Product design
B) Selecting supporting information systems
C) Identifying labor force requirements
D) Identifying training programs



4. When designing a supply chain for strategic advantage, a company first should consider:

A) the impact on customers using Just-in-Time manufacturing.
B) the financial stability of suppliers.
C) matching the supply chain to product type.
D) whether to use custom or standard parts.



5. Supply chains delivering products or services are most able to respond quickly to changing market requirements when:

A) products have been standardized.
B) products have a modular design.
C) production processes have been standardized.
D) production processes have been simplified.