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Supply Chain Management: A Logistics Perspective

John J. Coyle, Jr. Langley, C. John, Robert A. Novack, Brian J. Gibson

Chapter 6

Producing Goods and Services - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

02:40

Problem 1

. Discuss the role of production operations in the supply chain. Provide examples of how effective/ineffective production operations impact supply chain performance.

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Problem 2

Describe the major challenges faced by production managers in the current environment.

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02:40

Problem 2

Discuss how packaging affects manufacturing and supply chain operations.

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Jennifer Stoner
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Problem 3

Compare and contrast push-based production strategies with pull-based production strategies. What are the primary capabilities, advantages, and disadvantages of each?

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Problem 4

Outsourcing has been a popular supply chain strategy. Discuss the reasons for and against an organization outsourcing its production processes.

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Problem 5

Discuss the reasons why U.S.-based organizations are considering a nearshoring or re-shoring strategy.

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Problem 6

Describe the differences between capacity planning and materials planning.

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Problem 7

Discuss the concept of delayed differentiation and why it is considered to be a hybrid approach to product assembly. What types of products can benefit from delayed differentiation?

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Problem 8

Using the company Web sites, compare the supply chain and contract manufacturing services provided by the following organizations:
a. Flextronics (http://www.flextronics.com) and Cinram Group (http://www.cinramgroup.com)
b. Accupac (http://www.accupac.com) and Jabil Circuit (http://www.jabil.com)
c. ModusLink (http://www.moduslink.com) and Cott Corporation (http://www.cott.com)

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02:30

Problem 9

dentify and discuss the most appropriate assembly process and facility layout for each of the following products:
a. Coke Zero concentrate
b. Harley-Davidson motorcycle
c. Apple iPhone

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Problem 11

Describe how organizations can be more environmentally conscious in their use of packaging.

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Problem 12

Describe the characteristics of good production metrics and the types of KPIs that companies should monitor.

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02:33

Problem 13

Using Internet search engines, identify two MES solutions providers. Describe the capabilities and supply chain impact that their tools promise.

Crystal Wang
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