Assignment:
1. What is the supply value chain? How does the supply value chain help organizations manage their supply chains?
2. Describe the concept of the hidden factory. How can a realization that the hidden factory exists help managers?
3. Think about a job you have had or an organization for which you volunteered. Did this organization have a hidden factory? If so, describe at least two activities that you would associate with the organization's hidden factory.
4. What is the purpose of single sourcing? How can single sourcing help firms meet their quality objectives?