Overview
Discussion Questions
Consider the purchase of a can of soda at a convenience store. Describe the various stages in the supply chain and the different flows involved.
Why should a firm such as Dell take into account total supply chain profitability when making decisions?
What are some strategic, planning, and operational decisions that must be made by an apparel retailer such as Gap?
Consider the supply chain involved when a customer purchases a book at a bookstore. Identify the cycles in this supply chain and the location of the push/pull boundary.
Consider the supply chain involved when a customer orders a book from Amazon. Identify the push/pull boundary and two processes each in the push and pull phases.
In what way do supply chain flows affect the success or failure of a firm such as Amazon? List two supply chain decisions that have a significant impact on supply chain profitability.
List some of the strategic, planning, and operational decisions that an automotive manufacturer must make with regards to its supply chain.