3.6. Supply Chain Agility

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is supply chain agility?

   Hint

   Think about response time.

2. 2.

   Name a benefit of supply chain agility.

   Hint

   How does it relate to fulfilling customer orders?

3. 3.

   What is the primary benefit of supply chain agility?

   • Cost reduction
   • Quick response to market changes
   • Mass production

   Hint

   Consider what agility allows a business to do best.

4. 4.

   True or False: Additive manufacturing can only be used for mass production.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the purpose of additive manufacturing.

5. 5.

   Examine a situation where a sudden spike in demand affects a company's supply chain. What strategies should the company implement to maintain agility in its operations?

   Hint

   Think about tools and methods that keep up with changes.

6. 6.

   Analyze a case study of a company that successfully implemented supply chain agility. Identify key factors behind its success.

   Hint

   Explore different dimensions of their operational strategy.