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How does Apple's supply chain compare with Wal-Mart's supply chain? How are they different and how are they similar?
Why do you suggest this supply chain structure in the given situation? What are its benefits?
Describe the essential components of a typical supply chain management process, and define the components using examples.
Create a 10-12 pages APA Style: The intent is to review the present, or relatively recent value chain of Delta Air Lines.
Conduct research concerning the evolution of e-business as it relates to supply chain management using the listed resources.
Create an MS PowerPoint Presentation in which you describe the current state of your selected company's supply chain and an identified process.
Explain what is meant by the term "value" in a supply chain. How can it be best measured in a supply chain?
How has Dell used its direct sales and build- to- order model to develop an exceptional supply chain?
Of the five recommendations given by the author to increase visibility, which are currently being pursued in your company?
Summarize the evidence to determine whether the company uses a make-to-order or a make-to-stock supply chain, including relevant examples.
Develop a systematic framework for analyzing the behavior of complex supply chain networks and supply chain drivers.
Describe the types of innovations or improvements that have come from involving the target customer in the supply chain.
Analyze the three sources of value (economic, social, and environmental) in IKEA's value chain.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of implementing the latest technology in supply chain management? Explain why.
How does forecasting effect the just-in-time or lean production system used in most automobile manufacturing plants?
Choose one of the following products: line of furniture manufactured from recycled and reclaimed materials, custom designed jewelry, handicraft supplies
Describe how the practice of tanpin kanri (item by item management) may be transferred from 7-Eleven Japan to the United States operation.
What groups or stakeholders benefit from the trade in conflict coltan and how?
Shoelaces Create 5 policies that will be required to determine and sustain inventory quantities.
Develop a transportation plan that addresses how to move goods to the chosen country.
Describe the systems used to monitor the performance of the suppliers.
Who needs to be involved in decisions as they pertain to technology acquisition for supply chain management?
The best performing firms in Brazil, Russia, India, and China have been referred to as "rough diamonds."
What are the advantages and disadvantages of each approach?
Explain, and provide examples of, the models organizations use to manage forecasting, planning, and inventory.