1. Explain what is meant by a Case reserve. Also, identify the three methods used for determining case reserves.
2. How would you define Amazon’s industry? What difficulties do you encounter in identifying primary competitors and key lines of business?
3. Discuss the philosophies of two of the quality gurus listed in your textbook
4. What are some of the challenges with purchasing used equipment?
5. Identify three factors that favor leasing (Brief discussion of each factor. Do not merely list).
6. Identify and discuss two ways in which cross-functional teams could be useful in developing new products or completing value analysis functions