Questions from General Supply Chain

Q: Describe Deming’s Theory of Management and how it can be used to

Describe Deming’s Theory of Management and how it can be used to improve quality?

Q: What are the two most widely used ISO standards, and why

What are the two most widely used ISO standards, and why are they so popular?

Q: What are the two types of process variation, and which one

What are the two types of process variation, and which one does statistical process control seek to eliminate? What can be done with the other one?

Q: Explain why lean production and Six Sigma are so important to successful

Explain why lean production and Six Sigma are so important to successful supply chain management.

Q: What does the bullwhip effect refer to and what causes it?

What does the bullwhip effect refer to and what causes it? How then, would you try to reduce the bullwhip effect?

Q: How is lean production associated with JIT?

How is lean production associated with JIT?

Q: Why is logistics so important for successful supply chain management?

Why is logistics so important for successful supply chain management?

Q: What are 3PLs and why are they used? Why is their

What are 3PLs and why are they used? Why is their use growing so rapidly? What are 4PLs and why are they used?

Q: Can 3PLs be effective supply chain partners? Why?

Can 3PLs be effective supply chain partners? Why?

Q: What are the impacts of logistics on environmental sustainability? How can

What are the impacts of logistics on environmental sustainability? How can these be minimized?