Chapter 10- SCM

What must be met and ensured by the CBP when they inspect all individuals and products brought into the United States?

Appropriate requirements

CBP is regarded as which of the following?

Customs and Border Protection

Which of the following does uncertainty result from?

- longer distances - decrased visibility -longer lead times -decreased control

Which of the following differences between domestic and international operations must logistics management consider?

- transportation -information system integration -alliances -performance cycle structure -operational consideration

A major challenge for the global operator relates to dealing with customs when moving individuals and product across international ____

boundaries

While countries have different requirements, which of the following are similar?

characteristics

The fifth challenge relates to which action between the suppliers and transportation companies?

communication

The third challenge relates to understanding import/export issues.

compliance

To enforce _____, CBP might detain or deny entry, seize the goods, move the goods to a bonded or foreign trade zone warehouse and begin forfeiture proceedings, or refer the case to the DOJ for criminal proceedings.

compliance

While direct and indirect product _____ represent one major factor, there are many other factors that must be considered and weighed appropriately.

costs

The reasons leading to a longer order to delivery cycle are communication delays, financing requirements, special packaging recruitment, ocean freight scheduling, slow transit times and _______ clearance.

customs

In the case of fraud, penalties are assessed when the firm demonstrates intent to do as follow:

deceive

A customs broker cannot take the following role regarding the action to take for a customs transaction.

decider

Which of the following is not a rationale for low cost country sourcing?

establish value with foreign customers

Customer and Border Protection is the agency of the United States government responsible for export law enforcement and duty and tariff collection.

false

True or false: Firms in virtually all durable goods industries are not investigating in Asia, eastern Europe, Latin America and Africa.

false

When licensing and franchising, a firm sells licenses for the product or technology to a firm that can develop and maintain a ___ in the target country.

franchise

The length of the performance cycle is a major difference between which two aspect of operations?

global domestic

The Untied States initiate to deregulate transportation during the 1980s has extended to which magnitude?

globally

One of today's major business challenges specifically impacting logistical management is the dramatic ___ in international sourcing, particularly from low cost countries such as china.

increase

Domestic logistics focuses on performing movement and storage activities to support supply chain ________ in a relatively stable and consistent environment.

integration

While alliances with carriers and specialized service suppliers are important in domestic operations, they are essential for which type of commerce?

international

Which of the the following is to an approach that a firm uses to market its products globally?

international market consulting

Products and components that have extended times between manufacturing changeovers are ideal for which level of cost country sourcing?

lost

Without alliances, it would be necessary for an enterprise operating internationally to _____ contacts with retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers throughout the world.

maintain

Which of the following strategy characterizes firms that operate in multiple nations implying that they have operations in multiple countries, but the country in which the corporate headquarters is located at the dominant country?

multi-domestic strategy

These considerations must then be incorporated into the firms global _______ strategy.

operating

In what capacity does global logistics support a national, political and economic settings?

operations

Which of the following is not a supply chain globalization strategy characterization?

pan american strategy

Which of the following is not a unique operational consideration to support global supply chains?

policy formulation

Four significant global changes have occurred: intermodal ownership and operations, _______ , cabotage and bilateral agreements and infrastructure constraints.

privatization

A customs broker is a specially trained individual or firm with primary responsibility for helping their firms complete the paperwork and arrangements for importing or exporting

product

International operations typically require multiple languages for both ____ and documentation.

product

International operations typically require multiple languages for both _____ and documentation.

product

The last available estimate, logistics cost in the U.S. was $1.4 trillion, or 7.6 percent of the U.S. gross domestic ______

product

Identification of sources capable of producing the materials in which manner?

quantity quality

Customs compliance refers to the requirements to enforce government ____ regarding what can be imported and exported and to collect duties and tariffs when appropriate.

regulations

Operational integration requires the ability to _____ orders and manage inventory requirements electronically throughout the world.

route

Which if the following is not one restriction policy regarding the types of goods that can be imported and exported within most countries?

size

Increased need for global competitiveness is driving many firms, particularly those in durable and fashion industries and establish relationships with ___ in low-cost countries.

suppliers

True or false: Global supply chain operations and the related customs activities significantly increase supply chain complexity.

true

True or false: When considering the possibility of global expansion, it is important to understand the differences between the major geographic.

true

Examples of characteristics compared are which of the following?

-infrastructure -human capital -technology -political

The global ERP system is not necessary to provide which of the following in common data?

MANAGEMENT