What are two trends affecting supply chain management?
1) Role of technology: Technology is taking over the control on the supply chain systems. Use of drones, automation tecnology etc are a few examples of the technologies being used in the supply chain management.
2) Changing channels: The customer channels are evolving from the traditional supply chain channels to more of a direct selling to the customer. The intermediaries are being eliminated.
Discuss three ways in which supply chain analytics is affecting supply chain management.
Going green in supply chain management – trends and challenges from emerging and developing economies.
Discuss the FIVE (5) competitive factors affecting supply chain management with relevant examples in e-retailers.
What are some inventory trends that may improve functionality of a supply chain? Explain which trends are the most beneficial for the growth of and success of a supply chain company.
Discuss and describe key trends affecting pharmacy administration toward achieving operational excellence. What affect does these trends have on the pharmaceutical supply chain?
What are the key differences between domestic supply chain management and global supply chain management? ( short answer)
Supply Chain Management Concepts, Motivation and Challenges in Supply Chain Management Responsive vs Efficient Supply Chain Information Systems in Supply Chain Management Bullwhip Effect, Outsourcing, Supplier Relationship What is the most important function in Operations management? Relationships- Why is this statement true?
how do mega trends affect the Purchasing and Supply Management professional in the exercise of his/her duties and responsibilities – in particular, Supply Chain Management and Supplier Outsourcing in the public and private sectors? What are the salient factors that have contributed to the evolution of the Purchasing and Supply Management profession? Are the use of supply chain management principles/practices and the establishment of strategic alliance agreements with select suppliers more conducive to private sector organizations?
1. What is the difference between the supply chain and supply chain management? 2. What are the elements of the SCOR model?
In integrated supply chain management. Explain how to develop the supply chain strategy and what are elements in it?