Compare the following industries:
- Consumer Goods Industry (laundry detergent, diapers, cleaning supplies etc.)
- Technology Industry (electronics, cell phones, computers etc.)
- Clothing Industry (clothing, shoes, etc.)
- Automobile Industry (cars, trucks etc.)
1.Does production location play a crucial role in economies of scale?
2.Are there unique elements of a supply chain which are geographically dependent? If so, what are they?
3.Where are the vulnerabilities of the supply chain (transport, manufacturing, storage etc.)?
4.What are other factors which may have a macro-effect on the supply chain (political, human rights, etc.)?
5.How complex would it be to change the supply chain operation, should there be a uncontrollable problem within the chain?
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