A Push-Based Strategy Works Well for Supply Chains That Focus

question 37

Multiple Choice

A push-based strategy works well for supply chains that focus on:

• A) lean production.
• B) the anticipation of demand or without knowledge of customer orders.
• C) work centers and offshore sourcing.
• D) the immediate delivery of off-the-shelf, low-cost, standardized goods.

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Definitions:

Nonlinear Optimization Model

This is a mathematical model involving an optimization problem where the objective function or any of the constraints are nonlinear.

Integer

A whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero, not including fractions or decimals.

Nonlinear Optimization Model

A mathematical problem solving framework designed to optimize a nonlinear objective function subject to nonlinear constraints.

Mixed Integer Linear Optimization Model

An optimization model that seeks the best solution from a set of linear equations and inequalities, where some of the decision variables are constrained to be integer values.