Problem
A. Discuss how blockchain and tracking systems provide value to a firm's customers.
B. Why is least total cost performance not always what a customer prefers? please have an example
C. Illustrate a common trade-off that occurs between the functional areas of logistics.
D. How do the concepts of SaaS and cloud computing differ from the services offered by traditional data processing service centers?
E. What could be gained by "stapling yourself to an order"?
F. Explain how manufacturers can leverage their suppliers to gain a competitive advantage.
G. Explain the key capabilities of supplier relationship management software.
H. List the similarities and differences in the capabilities of SRM software offered by JDA, Oracle, and SAP.
I. What is strategic sourcing?
J. What are some of the risks of ethical sourcing? How about the potential advantages? Do you think ethical sourcing is a good practice? Why?
K. What is supply base rationalization, and what are its advantages and disadvantages?