Questions from Supply Chain

Q: Review Fortune magazine’s “Most Admired” American companies for 1959,

Review Fortune magazine’s “Most Admired” American companies for 1959, 1979, 1999, and the most current year. (The issue normally appears in August each year.) Which companies have remained on the top...

Q: A metric consists of three elements: the measure, the standard

A metric consists of three elements: the measure, the standard (what is expected), and the reward. Why are all three elements critical? What happens to the effectiveness of a metric when one of these...

Q: Many universities have outsourced operations of residence halls. Do you think

Many universities have outsourced operations of residence halls. Do you think this is a good idea? Why or why not?

Q: How would you do a spend analysis if you were the supply

How would you do a spend analysis if you were the supply manager for a large state university? What are likely to be the most important spend categories (excluding dining services and residence life)?...

Q: For an organization that you are familiar with, provide an example

For an organization that you are familiar with, provide an example of each of the four categories of purchases shown in Figure 10-4. What sourcing strategy would you use for each? Why? Figure 10-4:

Q: Consider Marriott or Hilton corporations, which have hotels around the world

Consider Marriott or Hilton corporations, which have hotels around the world. What type of purchases should be local, national/regional, or global? Why?

Q: Why don’t companies seek full partnerships with all of their suppliers?

Why don’t companies seek full partnerships with all of their suppliers?

Q: When evaluating a supplier’s financial stability, what are some key indicators

When evaluating a supplier’s financial stability, what are some key indicators to consider? Why?

Q: Think about a recent online order that you made. Did it

Think about a recent online order that you made. Did it have all of the components of a “perfect order”? Why or why not? If there was a problem with the order, which logistics activities most likely c...

Q: Based on the information contained within this chapter, what are the

Based on the information contained within this chapter, what are the critical linkages between the logistics management system and other functions such as operations and supply management?