An Internal or External Event That Causes a Disruption or Failure

question 133

Multiple Choice

An internal or external event that causes a disruption or failure of supply chain operations is an example of

• A)​Bull-whip effect
• B)​Back-shoring
• C)​Supply chain risk
• D)​Six Sigma quality management

Describe the characteristics of a normal distribution curve.

Understand the concept of correlation and how it does not imply causation.

Calculate and interpret variability measures such as standard deviation and range.

Understand the importance of sample size and representativeness in generalizing findings to the population.

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Definitions:

Pupil

The opening in the center of the iris of the eye that allows light to enter the retina.

Iris

The colored part of the eye that controls the size of the pupil and the amount of light that enters the eye.

Muscles

Tissues in the body that have the ability to contract, enabling movement of the body and maintenance of posture.

Complexity

A characteristic of systems, models, or problems that have multiple interconnected parts and variables, which make understanding or solving them challenging.