Problem
• Evaluate the costs of the current distribution system and a direct-to-hospital supply chain solution in the following areas: storage, fulfillment, customer service, transportation, and warehouse handling. Compare and contrast the two methods and determine the lowest cost alternative.
• Besides costs, what other factors should be taken into consideration as part of the analysis? How do these influence your decision?
• As Scott Davis, what recommendation would you make to Matt Pepe, and why?
• Separate question: Should 3M hire a third-party logistics provider (3PL) to handle its distribution? If so, explain why.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.