Inventory iterative planning lean reman responsibility robustness value chain value creation Discussion Questions 1. Which is more important, strategic or tactical decision making? 2. How does the hierarchy of decision making relate to these four categories of opera- tions production, project, event, and incident management? 3. Why is the measurement of productivity more challenging in the provision of ser vices, when compared to measuring the productivity of a goods-producing operation What are the advantages that can be gained in a product does not necessarily need to be consumed at the place it is produced, and how does this relate to supply chain management: 5. Does a pure good exist? If so, what would be an example? Can a pure service exist? 6. Why would sustainability alone not necessarily guarantee the survival of an organization! 7. Identity several