1. Describe the barriers to having full visibility of information across the supply chain. 2. Information complexity, proliferation, diffusion, velocity and accuracy are key drivers of developing increasingly sophisticated supply chain information technologies. Describe each of these drivers in the context of logistics and SCM. 3. How do ERP systems differ from MRP systems? 4. When a manufacturer partners with a 3PL for the international distribution of its products, what activities will be covered in the SLA? How will the 3PL charge for its services? 5. What are landed costs? 6. How can logistics be used to facilitate international trade?