ASCM 629 SUPPLY CHAIN LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT MID-TERM EXAMINATION Each essay answer for questions 1 through 10 is worth ten points. Please use a between 150 and 300 words per answer. Your answer may include content from text or readings, conference discussions, or relevant workplace examples. These must not be merely cut-and-pasted from other sources. Please do not contact a UMUC Reference Specialist in developing any answer, as discussed in the syllabus. The answer for question 11 covering the SCM
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professional discipline of reverse logistics management. A critical component of this solution is our proprietary R-Log® reverse logistics software, which manages the reverse flow of products, information and cash from the point of receipt through final disposition. The most comprehensive and flexible reverse logistics software available; R-Log is used worldwide across multiple industry segments to streamline processing of store returns. The R-Log reverse logistics system houses the business rules
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1. Discuss the current supply chain system at DIMCO. Durham International Manufacturing Company manufactures a variety of consumer electronic products, from hair dryers to humidifiers to massagers. Currently DIMCO uses approximately 1350 different components and/or raw materials in manufacturing its products line. Those components and raw materials are purchased from approximately 375 different suppliers, which we can call them external suppliers, the first component of a company’s supply chain
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DCI Corporation Synopsis DCI Corporation, a successful worldwide corporation provides engineering and technical support services to reduce the cost and improve the reliability of the U.S. Department of Defense systems and equipment. DCI currently uses its employees to execute its largely manual and paper intensive purchasing process, contributing to a purchasing pain as well as the loss of valuable resources. Key Issues DCI identified amongst its four subsidiaries that the same supplier was
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Logistics and Supply Chain Article Analysis In this paper the subject is to discuss, logistics, and the, strategic role within the supply chain. Discuss on how satisfying customer requirements for a product or service by the implications of poor logistics and supply chain management. In addition, review customer satisfaction requirements that influence logistics and have a direct impact on supply chain. Explain an example from personal experience of how inappropriate logistics planning led to
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As a result of the tsunami, a nuclear meltdown occurred and the effect on supply chains for the automobile industry was felt worldwide. This impact was not only felt by the factories and suppliers located in Japan. The ending result of this natural disaster will effect their entire supply chain throughout the world. Specifically mentioned are the manufacturers and suppliers of Toyota and Nissan will feel a negative impact on their production. As a result of the tsunami and the nuclear meltdown
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Are some more focused on purchasing professionals or logistics professionals? Which of the careers listed in these websites are mentioned in the chapter? Which ones sound appealing to you? The Association for Operations Management’s (APICS) claim is to be “the global leader and premier source of the body of knowledge in operations management, including production, inventory, supply chain, materials management, purchasing, and logistics”. The target audience seems to be geared toward supply
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Discussion Questions 1. Suppose there are 100 potential suppliers. How many suppliers do you think should ideally be integrated in the early skid-steer development process? Why that many or that few? The case for early integration of suppliers in the new product development process is compelling, but it is important to recognize that supplier integration is a process that must be managed properly in order to achieve maximum impact. Primary candidates for supplier integration should be based
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Volume 38 Number 1 February 2007 Journal compilation C C 2007, The Author 2007, Decision Sciences Institute Decision Sciences Research in China: Current Status, Opportunities, and Propositions for Research in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, and Quality Management∗ Xiande Zhao Department of Decision Sciences and Managerial Economics, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shantin, NT Hong Kong, e-mail: Xiande@baf.msmail.cuhk.edu.hk Barbara B. Flynn† Kelley School of Business, Indiana
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Zara’s business model is better adapted to the recession than Gap’s because of its lean inventory system. Firstly, the lean system allows Zara to offer a much more up to date line of fashions. With its lean inventory and its fast and effective logistics system, Zara is able to avoid the profit damaging markdowns that Gap constantly battles with due to its high inventories. Gap struggles in this aspect since they have large inventories and are forced to store much of their inventory in warehouses
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