Managing Supply Chain Logistics:
Question 1: Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the supply chain logistics / materials management concepts.
Question 2: Applying the MPC Framework
Question 3: Discuss the application of the MPC framework to a college/university setting. Identify the front end, engine, and back end.
Demand Management & Forecasting:
Question 1. Provide examples of made-to-stock, assemble-to-order, and make-to-order products available in your area. What advantages do you see in moving from make-to-stock to assemble or make-to-order?
Supply Chain & Optimization (S&OP) & Master Production Schedule (MPS):
Question: What are the aggregate terms used in managing a university as a whole, IE: computer forecasts, student-scheduling, operations, etc. Please provide an example.
1. In production strategies, describe chase-production, level production and mixed-combination. Give an example of each in logistics field.
2. In Master Production Schedule Stability time fencing is shown as an extension of the freeze concept. In the manufacture of bicycles, describe this concept in your own words.