Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the 2011 Thoku earthquake and tsunami?
A) It devastated eastern sections of Japan.
B) Some manufacturers around the globe had been relying exclusively on suppliers located in the affected zones.
C) Japanese-built vehicle outputs for Toyota and Honda were down more than 60% in the month following the disaster.
D) Manufacturers in several industries worldwide took 6 months or longer before they saw their supply chains working normally again.
E) All of these are true.

Question

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the 2011 Thoku earthquake and tsunami? 
A) It devastated eastern sections of Japan. 
B) Some manufacturers around the globe had been relying exclusively on suppliers located in the affected zones. 
C) Japanese-built vehicle outputs for Toyota and Honda were down more than 60% in the month following the disaster. 
D) Manufacturers in several industries worldwide took 6 months or longer before they saw their supply chains working normally again. 
E) All of these are true.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

All of the statements are true. The 2011 Thoku earthquake and tsunami caused devastating damage to eastern sections of Japan, manufacturers around the globe relying exclusively on suppliers located in the affected zones faced supply chain disruptions, Japanese-built vehicle outputs for Toyota and Honda were down more than 60%, and manufacturers in several industries worldwide took 6 months or longer to see their supply chains working normally again.

Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE Regarding the 2011