1. What strategies can distribution centers deploy to respond to their unused space, labor, equipment as distribution center volumes shrink due to sales volume declines? Which one do you feel is most effective, and why?
2. Will the need for distribution centers ultimately go away? Fully explain your rationale for your position.
3. Are distribution centers really a value-added function or just another operating cost burden? Briefly explain.
4. What role does Sales Strategy play in this dilemma?