133. Which of the following is a consequence of an electronic data interchange system?
134. Which of the following is a result of using electronic data interchange systems?
135. Which of the following has caused proprietary software solutions to implement electronic
data interchange systems obsolete?
136. What are the important strategic objectives of an international firm’s production and
logistics functions?
137. What are the ways in which improved quality control reduces costs?
138. Describe the philosophy of total quality management.
139. Describe the Six Sigma methodology.
140. Production and logistics functions must be able to accommodate demands for local
responsiveness. Elaborate.
141. How do country-specific factors affect a country’s attractiveness as a manufacturing
base?
142. Define minimum efficient scale of output. How does this influence the location decisions
of production activities?
143. Describe flexible manufacturing and mass customization as important factors in location
decisions.
144. How does a firm’s decision regarding the location of its production facilities vary based
on the availability of flexible manufacturing technologies?
145. Discuss the two basic strategies for locating production facilities. When is it most
appropriate to centralize production?
146. Describe the two sources of improvement in the capabilities of a foreign site.
147. Describe how making all or part of a product in-house facilitates investments in highly
specialized assets.
148. Briefly describe the advantages and disadvantages of entering strategic alliances with
suppliers.
149. Discuss the advantages and the disadvantages of just–in-time (JIT) inventory systems.
150. What is the role of information technology and the Internet in modern materials
management?