1. Explain the global nature of supply chains, both for service providers and manufacturing companies. 2. Explain...
Question:
1. Explain the global nature of supply chains, both for service providers and manufacturing companies.
2. Explain the key design aspects associated with supply chain processes. 3. Define and explain critical supply chain measures
4. Explain the overall strategic importance of supply chain design and offer real examples of its application in both service and manufacturing situations.
5. Describe how the Internet allows the development of virtual supply chains.
6. Explain how efficient supply chains differ from reactive supply chains and the most appropriate environments for each type of supply chain.
7. Explain how location decisions relate to the overall design of value chains.
8. Identify and explain the factors that affect location decisions.
9. Describe the role of geographic information systems in making location decisions.