Managing logistics internationally 1 What are the strategic drivers that are forcing focal firms in the apparel industry to change their supply strategy? 2 Why is time-to-market so important in the apparel industry? How does it impact supply chain processes? 3 Which trade-offs must be made when setting up a global SCM network for the […]
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Explain how customer segmentation works, and to emphasis its importance to logistics
Develop the marketing perspective on logistics and the need for close coordination between the two functions; Explain how customer segmentation works, and to emphasis its importance to logistics; Outline the role of demand forecasting and the links with marketing; Explain the connection between quality of service and customer loyalty; Show how current segmentation practice can […]
What is meant by the term alignment in relation to supply chain processes?
1 Bill Gates of Microsoft describes the 2000s as ‘business @ the speed of thought’. Discuss the importance of speed in the supply chain. How can speed be increased within the supply chain? 2 Suggest logistics performance priorities for the following, explaining why you have come to your conclusions: a a low fare airline such […]
What are the logistics implications to Press Co for delivery reliability to customers West Co and East Co?
Distribution of differences between scheduled and actual demand for EastCo 1.What are the logistics implications to Press Co for delivery reliability to customers West Co and East Co? 2 What steps will the supplier need to take in order to satisfy call-off orders from West Co? 3 If separate parts of the Press Co factory […]
How did inventory reduction in the supply chain lead to improved competitiveness at Xerox?
1.What is the supply chain, and how is it structured? 2.What is the purpose of a supply chain? 3.What is the relationship between material flow and information flow? 4.How did inventory reduction in the supply chain lead to improved competitiveness at Xerox? 5.How do products win orders in the marketplace? How does logistics contribute to […]
Describing a different technique/method to handle the situation
D4: Tiger Woods (Ch8) Professional golfer, Tiger Woods emphasizes his White, Asian, Black, and American Indian heritage. Were Woods unknown as a professional golfer, what assumptions do you think would likely be made about his race by the following persons? Police officer a Black person an Asian person a White person an American Indian Respond […]
Is there a “Black, Hispanic, Asian, or American Indian privilege” as well?
D3: White Privilege (Ch7) We sometimes hear the term “White privilege” used as it relates to jobs or education. Is there a “Black, Hispanic, Asian, or American Indian privilege” as well? Provide examples for one or more of the demographic categories mentioned above.
What ways does your organization manage this balance?
Given the four basic organizational design challenges we have been introduced to this week, choose one and look for a quote from a management or leadership guru preferably one you have been introduced to through your readings and class content (such as Drucker, Deming, or Senge) that you believe sums up the conflict implicit to […]
What is the doctrine of Res ipsa loquitur and how does it help the plaintiff to prove a prima facie case of negligence?
Business Question What is the doctrine of Res ipsa loquitur and how does it help the plaintiff to prove a prima facie case of negligence?
What background experience, skills, and strengths do you personally bring to this new venture?
An entrepreneur Start-up Business Plan A business plan is any simple plan, not only limited to the business start-up plan that helps the management to understand the current situation of the enterprises (strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats) and look forward into the future. A start-up plan is a business plan which consists of the mission, […]
