CONTINUING ASSIGNMENT Interview the store manager working for the retailer you have selected for the Continuing Assignment. Write a report that describes and evaluates the retailer’s information and supply chain systems. Use this chapter as a basis for developing a set of questions to ask the manager.

Some of the questions might be these: Where is the store’s distribution center? Does the retailer use direct store delivery from vendors? How frequently are deliveries made to the store? Does the merchandise come in ready for sale? What is the store’s percentage of stockouts? Does the retailer use a push or pull system?

Does the store get involved in determining what merchandise is in the store and in what quantities?

Does the retailer use VMI, EDI, CPFR, or RFID?