Problem
1. Explain if the company's supply chain strategy is a "market responsive" or "physically efficient" Supply Chain Strategy. Why do you conclude this? Provide facts to support your conclusion.
2. Refer to this assigned McKinsey & Company Article, explain how Dell's manufacturing and planning responds to and manages changes to consumer demand.
3. Refer to this assigned textbook reading Section 6.3, explain how the manufacturing strategy allows Dell to have a minimum of 2 days of inventory on hand.
4. Describe one Supply Chain related risk (issue) currently confronting the company. Why is this a risk? Why is this important?