Supply Chain Management: A Logistics Perspective

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

Chapter 14 Supply Chain Technology—Managing Information Flows - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

04:08

Problem 1

. Discuss the role of information in the supply chain and how it supports supply chain planning and execution.

Anas Venkitta

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Problem 2

Describe the attributes of information quality and how they impact supply chain decision making.

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01:09

Problem 3

. What are the primary capabilities created by supply chain technology? How can they drive supply chain excellence?

Ameer Said

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Problem 4

Describe how a SCIS enables process excellence and links the essential elements.

Katrina Olenwine

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Problem 5

Review the methods used by supply chain managers to mitigate SCIS implementation risks.

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01:21

Problem 6

dentify the four primary categories of supply chain software and discuss their primary functions.

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Using company Web sites, develop a profile (types of supply chain software offered, annual sales, and recent news) of the following organizations:
a. SAP (http://www.sap.com)
b. Manhattan Associates (http://www.manh.com)
c. Logility (http://www.logility.com)

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