Chapter 12 - Article #2 Flashcards
What does the ADDAPT framework stand for in supply chain management?
A) Anticipate, Detect, Diagnose, Activate, Protect, Track
B) Analyze, Design, Deploy, Adapt, Predict, Test
C) Anticipate, Diagnose, Design, Act, Protect, Train
D) Activate, Detect, Deploy, Anticipate, Predict, Track
A) Anticipate, Detect, Diagnose, Activate, Protect, Track
Which of the following capabilities helps organizations simulate potential supply disruptions?
A) Detect
B) Diagnose
C) Anticipate
D) Protect
c) Anticipate
In the ADDAPT framework, what does the “Protect” capability emphasize?
A) Preventing future disruptions using long-term strategies
B) Monitoring real-time conditions in the supply chain
C) Mobilizing resources to address disruptions
D) Analyzing the root causes of disruptions
A) Preventing future disruptions using long-term strategies
How did Loblaw’s leaders initially perceive COVID-19 in January 2020?
A) As a supply chain disruption risk
B) As a health concern only
C) As a minimal risk to operations
D) As an opportunity to test new systems
B) As a health concern only
What was a major limitation of Loblaw’s demand management system during the pandemic?
A) It failed to track stock levels accurately.
B) It could not alert managers to upstream supply chain triggers.
C) It was unable to handle AI-powered analytics.
D) It could not be manually overridden.
B) It could not alert managers to upstream supply chain triggers.
Which action would NOT be part of the Anticipate capability in the ADDAPT framework?
A) Conducting regular drills and simulations
B) Monitoring supply chain deviations in real-time
C) Creating stress-test scenarios
D) Incentivizing employees to report potential risks
B) Monitoring supply chain deviations in real-time
What was a key learning from Loblaw’s pandemic response regarding onboarding carriers?
A) It requires weeks of preparation.
B) New carriers can be onboarded in days.
C) Manual processes are more reliable than automated ones.
D) Outsourcing is the only effective solution.
B) New carriers can be onboarded in days.
Why is tracking considered essential in supply chain management?
A) To ensure employees follow set protocols
B) To verify the effectiveness of disruption response solutions
C) To increase production output
D) To minimize costs of third-party logistics
B) To verify the effectiveness of disruption response solutions
Which of the following is an example of using the Diagnose capability?
A) Establishing trip wires for early warnings
B) Formulating short-term solutions to disruptions
C) Simulating “what-if” scenarios
D) Engaging external stakeholders in learning from disruptions
D) Engaging external stakeholders in learning from disruptions
What is the primary purpose of emergency playbooks as mentioned in the article?
A) To predict financial outcomes of disruptions
B) To reduce the time spent on crisis response
C) To train staff on new digital tools
D) To encourage supply chain decentralization
B) To reduce the time spent on crisis response
