1. Discuss and illustrate the economic justification for establishing a warehouse.
2. Why could a warehouse be described as a "necessary evil"?
3. Under what conditions could it make sense to combine private and public warehouses in a logistical system?
4. What role are warehouse operators playing in postponement strategies?
5. Discuss and illustrate the role of warehouses in reverse logistics.
6. Explain the following statement, "A warehouse should merely consist of walls enclos¬ing an efficient handling system.