In Regard to Supply Chain Management and the Location Decision

question 14

Multiple Choice

In regard to supply chain management and the location decision, a primary challenge is to address _____ distribution.

• A)insourced vs. outsourced
• B)strategic vs. tactical
• C)local vs. global
• D)centralized vs. decentralized
• E)anticipatory vs. reactive

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Definitions:

Unsuitable Projects

Projects that are not appropriate or ideal for meeting the strategic, operational, or financial goals of an organization.

Yield-to-Maturity

The total return anticipated on a bond if it is held until it matures, accounting for interest payments and repayment of capital.

Cost of Debt

The effective rate that a company pays on its total debt, representing the interest expense on outstanding debt.

WACC

The weighted average cost of capital, a calculation that reflects the average rate of return a company is expected to pay its security holders to finance its assets.