Problem
i. What is the difference between outsourcing and offshoring?
ii. What activities are included in the procurement function called "sourcing"?
iii. Briefly outline the differences between direct materials and indirect materials.
iv. Briefly explain the differences between direct connection EDI and indirect connection EDI.
v. What is open EDI?
vi. Briefly explain how a company could benefit from being part of an adaptive supply chain.
vii. Briefly explain the differences between passive RFID and active RFID.