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Explain why the ITO model is called the DNA of the supply chain.
Describe the four types of flows inside a supply chain. Discuss how these different flows complement each other.
Using Table 2.2 as a guide, describe other types of supply chains not listed in the table.
Q4. In today's customer-driven market, an effective supply chain needs to be responsive to requests from internal and external customers. Who are these internal and external customers? How are their needs different from each other?
What types of external influences impact the supply chain? What types of influences have you seen at places you may have worked?
Q6. Supply chain integration is a desirable goal that is faced with both obstacles and enablers. An effective supply chain manager is capable of removing these obstacles and capitalizing on enablers to help integrate supply chains with its business partners. How can a supply chain manager address these obstacles and enablers of supply chain integration?
Q7. Business processes that cannot be measured cannot be managed. Managing supply chain performance requires the measurement of both tangible and intangible benefits and costs. How can supply chain performance be measured?
Q8. Describe strategies that companies use to create value for their customers through effective management of their supply chains.
How does outsourcing increase or decrease the risk of supply chain disruptions?
Discuss the potential use of chaos theory in SCM.
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Explain the type of pressure that these factors placed
: In the 1990s, Russia was attempting to import more goods but had little to offer other countries in terms of potential exports. In addition, Russia’s inflation rate was high. Explain the type of pressure that these factors placed on the Russian curre..
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Million research and development project
: Hemmingway, Inc., is considering a $5 million research and development (R&D) project. Profit projections appear promising, but Hemmingway's president is concerned because the probability that the R&D project will be successful is only 0.50.
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What is your estimate of the stock current price
: A company currently pays a dividend of $3.5 per share (D0 = $3.5). It is estimated that the company's dividend will grow at a rate of 17% per year for the next 2 years, then at a constant rate of 8% thereafter. The company's stock has a beta of 1.5, ..
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Discuss government program that impact federal spending
: From the first e-Activity, discuss three major government programs that impact federal spending and whether any of the programs can be realistically cut. Justify your response with examples.
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The dna of the supply chain
: Q4. In today's customer-driven market, an effective supply chain needs to be responsive to requests from internal and external customers. Who are these internal and external customers? How are their needs different from each other?
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Indicate the gross profit percentage in terms of sales
: Gross Profit Method Each of the following gross profit percentages is expressed in terms of cost.
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Explain why the value of the british pound against dollor
: Explain why the value of the British pound against the dollar will not always move in tandem with the value of the euro against the dollar.
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Describe a sensor that would give an electrical output
: Feedback control requires being able to sense the variable being controlled. Because electrical signals can be transmitted, amplified, and processed easily, often we want to have a sensor whose output is a voltage or current proportional to the va..
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What is the yield on three-year treasury securities
: The real risk-free rate of interest is 3%. Inflation is expected to be 2% this year and 5% during the next 2 years. Assume that the maturity risk premium is zero. What is the yield on 2-year Treasury securities? What is the yield on 3-year Treasury s..
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