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In the context of a global supply chain network strategy, what are some sources of disruption? (Select ALL that apply)
Suggested Answer: A, B, C, E
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Common sources of disruption in global supply chains include natural disasters, exchange rate fluctuations, industrial strikes, and political instability. Rapid product obsolescence is not a direct supply chain disruption factor. [P-95]
29 comments · newest first
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Genevieve
10 months ago
Economic and political instability is definitely a major factor!
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Lyda
11 months ago
Totally agree, strikes can really mess things up too.
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Franchesca
11 months ago
Weather events and natural disasters are huge disruptors!
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Louann
11 months ago
Rapid product obsolescence? Really? That seems a bit far-fetched.
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Casandra
11 months ago
I think exchange rate volatility is often overlooked.
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Marci
11 months ago
Economic and political instability (E) sounds right too. I feel like we covered that in relation to global markets, but I’m not sure about rapid product obsolescence.
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Donte
12 months ago
I think industrial disputes and strikes (C) are a classic example of disruption. We went over a case study on that in class.
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Corrie
12 months ago
I'm a bit unsure about exchange rate volatility. It seems like it could impact costs, but is it really a disruption?
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Karma
1 year ago
I remember we discussed how weather events and natural disasters can really disrupt supply chains, so I think A is definitely a source.
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Edward
1 year ago
This is a good test of our understanding of global supply chain management. I'll need to carefully consider each option and make sure I select all the relevant sources of disruption.
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Salena
1 year ago
I feel pretty confident about this question. Global supply chains can be impacted by all sorts of external factors, from natural disasters to labor issues to economic conditions. I'll make sure to cover all the bases.
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Magdalene
1 year ago
Okay, let's see. Weather events, exchange rate volatility, industrial disputes, product obsolescence, and economic/political instability - those all seem like potential sources of disruption. I'll make sure to select all of those.
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Carissa
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not entirely sure about this one. I'll need to think through the different factors that can disrupt a global supply chain network.
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Frederica
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question. I'll make sure to select all the relevant sources of disruption in the global supply chain.
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Claudia
1 year ago
Let's see, we got Mother Nature, fickle finance, worker woes, and planned obsolescence. Sounds like a recipe for a supply chain nightmare. Good thing I studied up on this stuff!
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Leontine
1 year ago
E) Economic and political instability
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Josephine
1 year ago
D) Rapid product obsolescence
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Kristine
1 year ago
C) Industrial disputes and strikes
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Bobbye
1 year ago
B) Exchange rate volatility
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Margery
1 year ago
A) Weather events and natural disasters
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Craig
2 years ago
I believe rapid product obsolescence is another important factor to consider in a global supply chain strategy.
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Kristeen
2 years ago
I agree with Kati, but I also think economic and political instability can be a major source of disruption.
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Kati
2 years ago
I think weather events and natural disasters can definitely disrupt the supply chain.
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Bronwyn
2 years ago
All of these options are spot on. When the weather, politics, and technology all decide to gang up on your supply chain, you know it's going to be a wild ride.
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Tresa
1 year ago
E) Economic and political instability
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Lavera
1 year ago
C) Industrial disputes and strikes
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Anthony
1 year ago
A) Weather events and natural disasters
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Valentin
2 years ago
Ah, the joys of global trade. Gotta watch out for those weather tantrums, currency fluctuations, and labor unrest. It's like managing a symphony orchestra, but with more spreadsheets.
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Marg
2 years ago
Whoa, looks like we got a real 'perfect storm' of potential supply chain disruptions here! Better keep an umbrella handy, just in case.