Question 1 (10 points)

Explain what is meant by the total cost approach to logistics.

Question 2 (15 points)

Discuss five activities that might be part of a company's logistics department.

Question 3 (10 points)

What is the relationship between demand management, order management, and customer service?

Question 4 (10 points)

Define and describe the order cycle. Why is it considered an important aspect of customer service?

Question 5 (10 points)

How might different organizational functions have different inventory management objectives?

Question 6 (10 points)

Distinguish among cycle, safety, pipeline, and speculative stock.

Question 7 (10 points)

Explain the four ways that warehousing facilitates the regrouping function.

Question 8 (15 points)

In terms of warehouse design, give examples of tradeoffs involving space, labor, and mechanization.

Question 9 (10 points)

What is hazardous material? What design elements should be considered when storing hazardous material?

Question 10 (10 points)

Discuss how warehousing security can be enhanced by focusing on people, facilities, and processes.

200- 300 words each question! Thank you!