In Supply Chain Management:

Part $($a$)$

Collaborative Planning Forecasting and Replenishment $($CPFR$)$ has been shown to improve forecasting accuracy for manufacturers. What are the major challenges associated with using CPFR$?$ Given its demonstrated benefits, discuss when CPFR should or should not be used by firms.

Part $($b$)$

To achieve logistical integration within a supply chain context, six operational objectives must be simultaneously achieved. Discuss any three with appropriate examples.