In 2017, Hugo Boss sold a few hundred pairs of running shoes with soles made by regular
Question:
(a) Outline the main characteristics of collaborative supply chain relationships.
(b) Analyze THREE examples where Hugo Boss has improved its supply chain performance through employing a collaborative or partnering approach.
Q2 Explain the characteristics of ‘lean thinking’ and provide examples from the case of where Hugo Boss has implemented a lean approach within supply chain management.
Q3 Discuss how Hugo Boss achieves or could achieve, competitive advantage through:
(i) Innovation in the supply chain.
(ii) Range of products.
(iii) Brand image.
(iv) Customer care.
(v) Variable pricing.
Q4
(a) Based on information in the case study, suggest TWO ways in which Hugo Boss has used, or could use, developments in technology to improve its supply chain performance.
(b) Analyzes the approaches that Hugo Boss takes to supplier development, highlighting the benefits and risks to the company.
Management Accounting
ISBN: 978-0132570848
6th Canadian edition
Authors: Charles T. Horngren, Gary L. Sundem, William O. Stratton, Phillip Beaulieu