A. Historical sales data
B. Employee skill level
C. Product lifespan
D. Production capacity
A. Increasing inventory levels
B. Extending lead times
C. Limiting supplier involvement
D. Reducing stockouts and improving service levels
A. It reduces the importance of inventory control
B. It decreases the need for supply chain management
C. It simplifies logistics and transportation
D. It introduces additional complexity and risks
A. Ignoring environmental concerns
B. Reducing supplier accountability
C. Increasing supply chain risks
D. Ensuring responsible and sustainable procurement practices
A. Reducing operational costs and improving accuracy
B. Increasing forecast errors
C. Increasing supply chain complexity
D. Limiting data insights
A. Ignoring market trends
B. Reducing customer interaction
C. Utilizing historical data and predictive analytics
D. Relying solely on supplier forecasts
A. Ensuring costeffective and reliable supply of goods
B. Designing product packaging
C. Reducing supplier engagement
D. Managing customer relationships
A. By increasing manual processes
B. By implementing advanced tracking technologies
C. By reducing data sharing
D. By limiting supplier communication
A. Optimizing forward logistics
B. Managing outbound product deliveries
C. Handling returns and recycling processes
D. Improving supplier relationships
A. Identifying and mitigating risks to ensure continuity
B. Ignoring potential threats
C. Increasing supply chain vulnerabilities
D. Limiting supplier collaboration