Assignment: Supply Chain Management
I. (1) Identify the three key supply chain decision phases and explain the significance of each one? (2) Discuss the goal of a supply chain and explain the impact of supply chain decisions on the success of a firm.
II. (1) Define strategic fit. (2) Describe how a company achieves strategic fit between its supply chain strategy and its competitive strategy.
III. (1) Identify the major drivers of supply chain performance. (2) Describe the role and purpose of each driver in the supply chain.
IV. (1) What key factors should be considered when designing a distribution network? (2) Discuss the strengths and weakness of various distribution options.
V. (1) What is the role of network design in a supply chain? (2) What factors influence supply chain network design decisions? (explain)
VI. (1) What uncertainties are relevant when designing global supply chains? (2) Explain different strategies that may be used to mitigate risk in global supply chains.
VII. (1) Why is forecasting and collaborative forecasting important to an enterprise and supply chain? (2) Why is historical data important when forecasting demand?
VIII. (1) Why is aggregate planning important as a supply chain activity? (2) What information is needed to produce an aggregate plan?
IX. (1) How can a firm use pricing to change demand patterns? (2) Why would a firm offer pricing promotions in its peak demand periods?
X. (1) Explain the bullwhip effect and its impact on supply chain performance? (2) List obstacles that hinder coordination in a supply chain.
XI. (1) What is a lot or batch size? Explain? (2) What is cycle inventory? Give an example. (3) What is the primary role of cycle inventory? (4) What is the primary role of cycle inventory in a supply chain?
XII. (1) Give a definition and example of Safety inventory. (2) What are three key questions that should be answered by safety inventory? (3) What is product substitution? Give an example. (4) What is postponement? Give an example.
XIII. (1) List four reasons why the level of product availability is important. (2) List four factors that affect the level of product availability. (3) List four managerial levers that will improve supply chain profitability.
XIV. (1) Give 4 examples of the role of transportation in the supply chain. (2) List 7 modes of transportation and their "Performance" characteristics.
XV. (1) What is Outsourcing? (2) Explain "OFF Shore OUT-Source". (3) List the 3 common questions any company should ask prior to "outsourcing" (4) Why should suppliers be scoring and assessment? (5) List 3 contracts that increase overall profits by making the supplier share some of the buyer's demand uncertainty?
XVI. (1) Define the role of revenue management in the supply chain. (2) Revenue management has an impact on the supply chain when what four (4) conditions exist?
XVII. (1) Information provides the foundation on which supply chain processes execute transactions and managers make decisions. List and describe four (4) supply chain Macro processes.
XVIII. (1) Give a definition and explain what is meant by supply chain sustainability. (2) List the four metrics for sustainability. (3) List the 4 supply chain drivers. (4) Explain what is meant by a closed loop supply chain.
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