DMSC1:
Research one company that excels at supply chain management and explain how they are doing it.
DMSC3
1) What are the problems at hand at Steel Works?
2) What would you recommend the company should do to address the problems? Specifically, what
improvements would you suggest in the areas of demand forecasting, company infrastructure, process
planning, inventory management?
Although you do not need to address them specifically, the discussion questions provided in the book at
the end of chapter 2 may assist you in your thinking.
DMSC4
1) What are some ways to prevent the Bullwhip effect?
2) Discuss several strategies companies can take to reduce the lead time in the supply chain.
DMSC5_Amazon
Read the Amazon case in chapter 7, and consider the following questions:
1) How should Amazon design the European Distribution Network (EDN): (1) merge the three
distribution centers (DC), France/UK/Germany, into a single one; (2) use the three DCs; (3) close down
one DC?
2) How can Amazon ensure a smooth implementation of the changes?
3) If Amazon uses the EDN, how can they deal with local markets and trends?
