Build-to-stock to a build-to-order
Compare and contrast both the build-to-stock to a build-to-order supply chain models. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? Specifically, explain the operational & process relationship between these models with respect to the inventory management and sales forecasting systems? In your own words, what is flow management? Do you agree with this trend? Why or why not?
From an operations management perspective, how do you go about making a technology investment decision? What factors should you consider and why? Given these factors, is adopting a technology solution always the right decision to solve an operational problem, why or why not?