Questions from General Supply Chain

Q: How can a supplier with a lower price end up costing the

How can a supplier with a lower price end up costing the buyer more than a supplier with a higher price?

Q: Explain why, for the same inventory level, a revenue-

Explain why, for the same inventory level, a revenue-sharing contract results in a lower sales effort from the retailer than if the retailer has paid for the product and is responsible for all remaini...

Q: For a manufacturer that sells too many retailers, why does a

For a manufacturer that sells too many retailers, why does a quantity flexibility contract result in less information distortion than a buyback contract?

Q: Most firms offer their sales force monetary incentives based on exceeding a

Most firms offer their sales force monetary incentives based on exceeding a specified target. What are some pros and cons of this approach? How would you modify these contracts to rectify some of the...

Q: 1. List and describe the security and control weaknesses at OPM

1. List and describe the security and control weaknesses at OPM that are discussed in this case. 2. What management, organization, and technology factors contributed to these problems? How much was ma...

Q: An auto manufacturer sources both office supplies and subsystems such as seats

An auto manufacturer sources both office supplies and subsystems such as seats. What, if any, difference in sourcing strategy would you recommend for the two types of products?

Q: Why do you think assembly in the consumer electronics industry is performed

Why do you think assembly in the consumer electronics industry is performed by third parties, whereas assembly in the auto industry is almost never outsourced?

Q: For products such as home appliances, toys, garments, and

For products such as home appliances, toys, garments, and consumer electronics, what factors would influence selecting an onshore, near-shore, or offshore supplier?

Q: In what ways can a retailer such as Nordstrom take advantage of

In what ways can a retailer such as Nordstrom take advantage of revenue management opportunities?

Q: What revenue management opportunities are available to a manufacturer? How can

What revenue management opportunities are available to a manufacturer? How can it take advantage of these opportunities?