Chapter Questions
What are the diảerences and similarities between outbound and inbound logistics systems? Which types of industries would place heavier emphasis on outbound systems? On inbound systems? Explain your choices.
How do outbound logistics systems relate directly to the needs of the customer?
How can demand management help to unify channel members, satisfy customers, and solve customer problems?
What are some of the logistics problems that might arise when supply and demand for a product are not aligned properly? What are some of the methods used to soften the eáects of this imbalance?
What are the basic types of forecasts? What are their strengths and weaknesses?
. What are the basic elements of the S\&OP process? How do marketing, logistics, finance, and manufacturing contribute to each element?
What are the critical elements of collaborative planning? What benefits do they provide for the supply chain?
What are the similarities between the CPFR and S\&OP processes? What are the diảerences?