Problem
A. Explain why effective and efficient utilization of information is necessary to logistics and supply chain managers.
B. Discuss the six types of information systems and provide logistics application for each of the systems.
C. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of RFID and explain how it would benefit a supply chain.
D. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of an enterprise resource planning system for a supply chain.
E. Discuss data mining and cloud computing. How can data mining and cloud computing impact on logistics and SCM? Explain your reasons.
F. Discuss some differences and similarities between online and in-store retailing from a logistics management perspective.
G. Discuss the impact of reverse logistics on financial performance of product organizations.
H. Discuss the cost leadership, differentiation and focused strategies and how logistic performance help achieve these strategies.
I. Explain how logistics decisions impact on net profit margin of an organization and affect accounts receivable.
J. Discuss the five traditional logistic measurement systems.
K. Discuss the importance of the four major parts of the balanced scorecard.
L. Briefly discuss five major managerial issues in managing a logistics system.