Advantages/Challenges of Multiple Domestic and International Distribution Centers

Distribution includes activities and decisions related to which of the following? (Choose 2)

- Decomposition of packaging - Consolidating

Distribution can improve the supply chain competitive advantage by addressing which of the following items? (Choose 2)

- Availability of product - Response times

Added challenges to distribution when working internationally include which of the following? (Choose 4)

- Costs of delivery - Warehousing and inventory - Terms and conditions - Supply price

What are the risks typically associated with international distribution? (Choose 4)

- Distribution networks - Delays - Information systems - Forecasting complexity

Mitigation plans for international distribution might include which of the following? (Choose 4)

- Increasing capacity - Increased safety inventory - Secondary suppliers - Developing distribution flexibility

What are the three categories of distribution flexibility? (Choose 3)

- Mix flexibility - New product flexibility - Volume flexibility

What is the purpose of distribution? (Choose 2)

- Storage of product - Movement of product

Distribution that is used and planned appropriately has a direct impact on which of the following supply chain costs?

- Transportation - Facilities

Distribution used and planned appropriately has a direct impact on which of the following four supply chain costs? (Choose 4)

- Transportation - Inventories - Materials handling - Facilities

Distribution flexibility can be summarized into which of the following categories? (Choose 3)

- Volume flexibility - New product flexibility - Mix flexibility

Distribution is used to support and increase a firm's __________.

competitive advantage

When the trade-offs are managed appropriately, distribution adds to the _________ of a business by driving profitability through direct impact on supply chain costs and overall customer satisfaction.

competitive advantage

Factors that influence distribution include evaluating performance along several dimensions. These dimensions are risks and challenges, __________, design options for distribution networks, and countertrade.

distribution flexibility