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Which of the following best describes the concept of tradeoffs in logistics?

  • C. Tradeoffs in logistics refer to the risk mitigation tool used by logistics professionals.
  • B. Tradeoffs in logistics refer to the ability of logistics professionals to predict the impact of decisions on other areas within and outside of logistics.
  • D. Tradeoffs in logistics refer to finding innovative solutions to problems.
  • A. Tradeoffs in logistics refer to the interrelatedness of various logistics activities. (correct)
  • Suboptimization can be defined as:

  • D. A solution to a problem that is best from a logistics point of view.
  • C. A solution to a problem that is best from a narrow point of view.
  • A. A solution to a problem that is best from a narrow point of view but not from a higher or overall company point of view. (correct)
  • B. A solution to a problem that is best from an overall company point of view.
  • How can understanding tradeoffs be seen as a risk mitigation tool?

  • D. By minimizing the department's operating expenses.
  • C. By allowing logistics professionals to predict the impact of decisions on other areas within and outside of logistics.
  • B. By preventing logistics professionals from falling into the trap of suboptimization. (correct)
  • A. By helping logistics professionals find innovative solutions to problems.
  • What is the potential consequence of suboptimization in logistics?

    <p>B. Reduction in overall company profitability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can understanding tradeoffs help logistics professionals find innovative solutions to problems?

    <p>D. By providing knowledge of the interrelatedness of various logistics activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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