Chapter 10 Homework

Which strategy is not focused on local markets?

Transnational

Which of the following is not a trade law concept introduced by the 1993 Customs Modernization Act?

Minimum landed cost.

One of the major problems cited regarding the supply chain integration challenge is ______.

visibility of supply chain activities from end-to-end

Which of the following is not one of the challenges of international boundaries?

Distribution channels

Which of the following is not an advantage of a multi-domestic strategy?

Scalable

Which of the following is not true about information systems integration within global supply chains?

Many firms have fully integrated global information systems.

All other things being equal, domestic sourcing would be suggested for ______.

products with many variations

Firms are globalizing their operations today for all of the following reasons except

Simplify product variations

Which of the following global strategies allows firms to focus on key growth markets while minimizing complexity across a large number of markets?

Multi-domestic.

Fashion goods are at a high risk for which type of hidden cost?

Obsolescence

Which of the following is not an objective reason for globalization?

Increase market access uncertainty

Which of the following types of taxes influence supply chain design?

Duties.


Employee income taxes.


Value added taxes.

Which type of hidden cost is becoming the most apparent to companies who have outsourced?

Transit time uncertainty.

Which hidden cost can be avoided by switching the country of production for leather shoes?

Import tariffs.

Increased variability arises from which of the following?

Both shifting political environments and unique documentation requirements are correct.