1. Jim's Golf Equipment of the USA ships full sets of men's and women's golf clubs to Australia and accepts high quality aluminum that is used in making the clubs as payment. This scenario bests illustrates which of the following four Global Supply Chain Operational Considerations?
a. Language differences
b. Unique national accommodations
c. Substantial transactional documentation
d. Countertrade and duty drawback
2. Haffy Bicycles is considering selling their mountain bikes in Europe, but they need to install lithium battery-powered lights on the seat post and handlebar stem per EU standards. This scenario bests illustrates which of the following four Global Supply Chain Operational Considerations?
a. Language differences
b. Unique national accommodations
c. Substantial transactional documentation
d. Countertrade and duty drawback
3. All of the following are reasons for sourcing a product and/or component domestically EXCEPT:
a. Extremely short product life cycle length
b. High level of intellectual property content
c. High degree of transport uncertainty
d. Labor content in producing product is high
4. All of the following are reasons for increased performance cycle time when operating global logistics systems EXCEPT:
a. Communication delays
b. Customer credit
c. Slow transit times
d. Customs clearance
5. Which of the following statements best reflects the rationale of using "facilitating payments" (i.e., bribery, enticement, buying-off, etc.) by logistics management in developing countries?
a. It may be the only way to move product or clear customs
b. There is never a rationale for paying bribes and kick-backs
c. Corporations should pay all countries the same in which they do business,just to be fair to everyone
d. Corporations should never do business in developing countries, even though the returns could be great