1. Which of the following location factors was NOT found to dominate location decisions for new manufacturing plants?
proximity to competitors' facilities
quality of life
favorable labor climate
proximity to the parent company's facilities
2. Which one of the following statements regarding the supply chain management is FALSE?
Supply chain applies only to manufacturing because it deals with flow of materials.
Supply chain management tries to match the flow of materials, services and information with demand.
The purpose of supply chain management is to synchronize a firm's processes with those of its suppliers and customers.
The purpose of supply chain design is to shape a firm's supply chain to meet the competitive priorities of its operations strategies.