1. what do you understand by the concept supply chain? its main components using a named organisation as a reference point.

2.Explain the inportance of integrating and harmonizing physical and information flows within a supply chain .

3.The Six Sigma methodology is been driven by some processes, which are used to stucture improvement projects in an organisation. Explain Six Sigma DMAIC Process and Key Outputs .

4.With reference to an Organisation you are familiar with, discuss how far the value chain concept is applied and in what ways this provides any current and/or potential sources of conmpetitive advantage ?

5. (a) From a procurement perspective, when do you apply lean,agile or leagile?

(b)In addition, what are the strategic and tactical decisions to ensure that the approach is viable ?