Which one of the following is NOT an example of delayed differentiation? Home improvement stores stocking base paint and then adding the color after the customer chooses one. O'Neill consolidating its product line into a single Hammer 3/2 suit instead of offering different ones for surfers and divers. Private label soup manufacturer holding inventory of cans without labels and adding labels for different brands once the demand is materialized. Benetton knitting sweaters that are initially all white and dying them into different colors when the customer demand is better understood. QUESTION 7 Which one of the following is NOT a reason why supply chains have become more vulnerable to disruptions? O Modern supply chains carry less inventory compared to before due to lean philosophy. To exploit economies of scale, critical inputs to an industry are often produced in a single large facility, which increases vulnerability. Longer supply chains due to more global sourcing increases supply chain complexity, and thus vulnerability. Having too many suppliers for a given part increases vulnerability to disruptions. QUESTION 8 Which one of the following is NOT a mitigation strategy in supply chain risk management? Having multiple suppliers for critical parts Geographically diversifying the supplier base. Creating business continuity plans. Adopting lean philosophies to reduce waste.