Question: Explain four situations under which a flexible logistics operating system may be justified at WE PROVIDE W & D SERVICEs Distribution network. Elaborate whether WE

  1. Explain four situations under which a flexible logistics operating system may be justified at WE PROVIDE W & D SERVICEs Distribution network.
  2. Elaborate whether WE PROVIDE W & D SERVICEs Distribution network warehouses are demand-facing or supply-facing. Support the discussion with examples from the case study.
  3. The case study clearly states that WE PROVIDE W & D SERVICE Distribution network will need MRP system to integrate activities of various functions in the organisation and the DRP system will be useful when deploying products to various customer locations. Discuss the purpose of integrating information in the logistics network.
  4. Discuss threshold service level to WE PROVIDE W & D SERVICEs Distribution network and explain how it can improve their service delivery level.
  5. As stated in the case study that WE PROVIDE W & D SERVICE own trucks, however, during high customer demand, the organisation also opt for the service of carriers. Discuss the cost trade-offs related to transportation and inventory that WE PROVIDE W & D SERVICE should consider. Relate your discussion to the case study.
  6. Elaborate on the three (3) ways of improving service level that may benefit WE PROVIDE W & D SERVICEs Distribution network.
  7. Analyse the enterprise facility network of WE PROVIDE W & D SERVICEs Distribution network.
  8. Give examples of effective planning in the case study and justify your answer.
  9. If WE PROVIDE W & D SERVICEs Distribution network decides to build more facilities, elaborate on the feasibility assessment that WE PROVIDE W & D SERVICEs Distribution Network should conduct when building more facilities.
  10. Looking at the logistics operation processes at WE PROVIDE W & D SERVICEs Distribution network, what will be the primary function of warehouse management systems (WMS)?

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