Discussion Forum
REQUIRED TEXT BOOK : C. Langley; C. John Langley; Robert A. Novack; Brian Gibson; John J. Coyle (2016) Supply Chain Management (12th Edition). Publisher: Cengage South-Western
Chapter 10: Distribution-Managing Fulfillment Operations
After reading and reviewing this week's text. Reflect and discuss the following questions:
1. Discuss the role of distribution in the supply chain. Provide examples of how distribution operations can positively and negatively affect supply chain performance.
2. Compare and contrast the four primary functions of a DC: accumulation, sortation, allocation, and assortment.
3. Discuss the primary tradeoffs that must be made between distribution and other logistics activities.
4. Describe the major challenges faced by distribution managers in the current environment.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.