Questions for Discussion and Review
Answer the following questions:
Ch 3. p. 51
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3.8 Discuss some of the ways that inventory costs can be reduced in order to affect an organization's financial performance.
3.13 What are some common logistics measures in transportation, warehousing, and inventory management?
3.16 Describe how logistics decisions might affect an organization's cost of goods sold.
Ch 4 p. 70
4.3 What are the differences between a centralized and a decentralized logistics department?
4.6 Define what is meant by productivity and discuss the ways in which productivity can be improved.
4.11 How can logistics managers attempt to control pilferage?
4.17 What are some ways in which the Transportation Security Administration is attempting to improve the security of the U.S. transportation system?