Instructions: 1. There are 6 questions below. Each student can choose any 2 questions to answer. Write your Question Number and the question also before answering the question. 2. Mostly the answers can be found from our learning materials. You can also use internet resources as well. If You are using internet resources, mention it under reference section.(at the end of the assignment) 3. No plagiarism \& cheating. Assignments will be checked for originality. If the evidences of cheating or copying found, BOTH will get ZERO MARKS. 4. Answers should NOT exceed more than 2 pages. 5. The File can be doc, pdf, ipg formats and saved with a name "SCM325_A2_StudentiD". 7. If the above instructions are not followed while submitting the assignments, corresponding marks will be deducted. Questions 1. Define and discuss the Order Management System. Discuss how the Internet has affected the Order to Cash cycle. 2. There are two options for product flow through the supply chain: direct shipments versus movement of goods through distribution facilities. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of both options. 3. Describe the major challenges faced by Logistics managers in the current business environment. 4. What does it mean by Lean Logistics? Why is lean logistics hard to implement in practice? 5. Customers are considered to have much more influence in the marketplace today. What factors have led to this "empowered customer" situation? How has this factor changed Logistics and customer service in the last 10 to 15 years? Will this influence continue? 6. Discuss the role of materials flow and transportation in Logistics management