Discussion Questions
Operations and Supply Chain Management, Ch. 5: Strategic Capacity Management
• What is capacity management and why is it an important focus for firms?
• How does one execute capacity planning?
• Compare and contrast capacity planning for service and manufacturing businesses.
Operations and Supply Chain Management, Ch. 17: Enterprise Resource Planning System
• What are enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and why are they important?
• How are supply chains enabled and improved via ERP systems?
• How is information shared amongst business units via ERP systems?
Operations and Supply Chain Management, Ch. 18: Forecasting
• Why is it important for firms to focus on forecasting models?
• Compare and contrast the various types of forecasting models.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.