Please answer the questions utilizing the materials covered in chapters $13$ of Supply Chain

Management: Strategy, Planning, and Operation, $7$e $($Chopra$)$ and Logistics and Supply Chain Management, $5$th $($Christopher$).$

Chapter $1$

Understanding the Supply Chain $($Chopra$)$

Essay Questions

$1)$ What are the major components of a supply chain and what is their overall goal?

$2)$ Explain the $3$ decision phases $($categories$)$ that must be made in a successful supply chain.

$3)$ Describe the cycle view of the processes within a supply chain.

$4)$ Explain the three macro processes within a supply chain.

$5)$ Discuss the differences of push and pull supply chain processes.

Logistics, the Supply Chain and Competitive Strategy $($Christopher$)$

$1)$ What are the stages of achieving an integrated supply chain? Explain what each stage

accomplishes.

$2)$ Why is the customer in today$$s marketplace more challenging?

Chapter $2$

Achieving Strategic Fit in a Supply Chain $($Chopra$)$

Essay Questions

$1)$ Discuss the two keys to the success or failure of a company.

$2)$ List and explain the three basic steps to achieving strategic fit.

$3)$ Explain scope of strategic fit.

Delivering Customer Value $($Christopher$)$

$1)$ What is the purpose of supply chain management and logistics respective to the customer?

$2)$ Explain the $80/20$ rule implied as cost benefit respective to customer service