Designing and Managing the Supply Chain David Simchi-Levi Philip Kaminsky Edith Simchi-Levi Solutions for Discussion Questions1 Kerem B¨lb¨l u u 1 We would like to thank Shiming Deng for his valuable contributions to the preparation of this manual. Chapter 1 Introduction to Supply Chain Management Discussion Questions Question 1 Pick any car model manufactured by a domestic auto maker. For example, consider the 2002 Ford Thunderbird. a. The supply chain for a car typically includes
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THE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF MANAGEMENT WINDHOEK-NAMIBIA STUDY MANUAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS CODE: BIS - 3315 TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER PAGE NUMBER 1. WHY INFORMATION SYSTEMS………………………………………….6 2. Strategic role of information systems…………………..21 3. Information systems in organizations…………………..26 4. Computer and information processing…………………42 5. Managing data resources………………………………………..60 6. Networking and information systems…………………
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EVALUATION OF DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL IN THE DAIRY INDUSTRY CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 4 CHAPTER 1: THOERICAL FRAMEWORK 6 1.1 OVERVIEW OF DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL 6 1.1.1 Definition of distribution 6 1.1.2 Definition of distribution channel 7 1.1.3 Characteristics of distribution channels 8 1.1.4 The role of distribution in marketing: 10 1.1.5. Functions of distribution channels 11 1.2 CHANNELS OF DISTRIBUTION 11 1.2.1 Types of Channels of Distribution 11 1.2.2 Participants in distribution:
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Designing and Managing the Supply Chain David Simchi-Levi Philip Kaminsky Edith Simchi-Levi Solutions for Discussion Questions1 Kerem B¨lb¨l u u 1 We would like to thank Shiming Deng for his valuable contributions to the preparation of this manual. Chapter 1 Introduction to Supply Chain Management Discussion Questions Question 1 Pick any car model manufactured by a domestic auto maker. For example, consider the 2002 Ford Thunderbird. a. The supply chain for a car typically
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Marketing Plan Green Home Products xxx, xxx, xxx University of Phoenix MKT 421, Marketing xxx xxx Organizational Overview Green Home Pest Control Products, Inc is an industry leader in providing eco friendly botanical pest control solutions for consumers. Eco friendly refers to having no harmful effects on the environment or its inhabitants. Green home believes that non synthetic environmentally safe pesticides promote a cleaner and safer home environment for families with children
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could build up the division and even meet our revenue numbers, yet still not be embraced by the rest of the organization." Indeed, by early June 1995, many group and division managers at the $4.9 billion printing giant had yet to sign on to the strategic potential of digital technology or accept the Digital Division as the most appropriate locale for the business. Some still saw digital printing as a technology in search of a market. Others had indicated that if they did decide to embrace digital
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LOGISTICS STUDY Contents 4 Executive Summary 8 Current State of the 3PL Market 16 Big Data in 3PL-Customer Relationships 24 Preferential Sourcing 32 Smart Growth Leadership 38 Shipper-3PL Relationships 44 Strategic Assessment 48 About the Study 52 About the Sponsors 54 Credits 56 Contacts ©2014 C. John Langley, Jr., Ph.D., and Capgemini. All Rights Reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, displayed, modified or distributed
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Student: ___________________________________________________________________________ 1. Marketing is an activity that only large firms with specialized departments can execute. True False 2. Good marketing is not a random activity. True False 3. Understanding a customer's needs and wants is fundamental to marketing success. True False 4. Marketers might wish to sell their products to everyone, but it is not practical to do so. True False 5. The four Ps include
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budgeting projects are analyzed. In this case, the initial NPV, IRR, and MIRR, all evaluated at the 12% average cost of capital and using the expected input values, indicate that the firm should accept the project. However, the risk analysis as done in the scenario analysis indicates that the project is riskier than average, hence the evaluation should be done with a somewhat higher WACC. Note that firms have two types of assets—-assets-in-place (past investments) and growth opportunities. The
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argued that successful e-CRM projects are not narrowly departmental, but instead organization-wide initiatives. The paper presents a conceptual framework for e-CRM organizational architecture. The findings in the paper are based on e-CRM industry analysis, evaluation and work experience with over 50 e-CRM vendors, and on consulting experience with numerous corporations. Radoslav P. Kotorov
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