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cannot tolerate the overstocking situation and the stress that it is putting on facilities and cash flow.

Jennifer's first thought is that a better information system is needed, one that not only provides timely and accurate information but also extensively shares that information throughout the organization. Several questions immediately come to mind; however, she needs additional information before coming to any solution.

Case Questions

In module $1$ we discussed strategy. What is the supply chain strategy for Leola?

What role might the DCs play in developing sound forecasts, see module $2?$

Could a postponement strategy $($think packging$)$ werk for Leola? What kind of manufacturing capacity and process would be required for this? See module $3.$

Organizationally, might inventory coetrol be more effective if reporting occurred elsewhere in the firm? Does this matter? See module $4$ SAOP $.$

To assure future effectiveness of any approach, a cross$-$functional team should be considered, and who should be included and $"$ky$?"$ What frequency would this team gather and what questions should they consider? Dess SEOP care about the org structure or what topics are covered?

What performance measures would you use to measure progress toward goals if you were Jennifer? You may look ahead to Modale $5,$ but it is not required.

What additional solutions do you propose? Why?