Discussion: Supply Chain Strategic Management
The manufacturing of products such as cars or computers has shifted from take-what-you-get to made- to-order. Identify three ways this change has been beneficial to the logistics management process. Document your sources.
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.
Text: Harrison, A.,van Hoek, R., & Skipworth, H. (2014). Logistics management and strategy: Competing through the supply chain (5th ed.).
• Chapter 6: Supply chain planning and control
• Chapter 8: Integrating the supply chain
Articles
Wagner, S.M, Erhun, F., & Gross-Ruyken, P.T. (2009, February). Dressing for the weather. Industrial Engineer: IE, 41(2), 29-33. (EBSCOHost Document ID: AN 36216821)
Speier, C., Mollenkopf, D., & Stank, T. (2008, Spring). The role of information integration in facilitating 21st century supply chains: A theory-based perspective. Transportation Journal, 47(2), 21-38. (ProQuest Document ID: 1602882651).
Multimedia
Dixon, P. (2008, April 22). Speeding up supply chain and logistics. [Youtbe Vide].