1. List the main variable types that a supply chain analyst can expect to encounter in their work. Are any of these variable types interrelated and if yes which ones and how are they related?

2. Provide a description of a theoretical framework and identify how such frameworks are used in supply chain problem solving.

3. Describe the two main data types and identify the main data quality challenges facing SC analysts including what they can do to overcome such challenges.

4. What are the main data analysis techniques available to SC analysts and for what usual purpose is each technique used?

5. What are the key supply chain measures and why do they matter above other possible measures? Are the key supply chain measures more externally focused or internally focused? Is the resultant external: internal ratio appropriate in your assessment?