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GSCM434 Supply Chain Logistics, Distribution, and Warehousing

Week 1 Discussion

LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

What is the difference between a lean and an agile supply chain? Under which circumstances is each an appropriate supply chain approach to pursue?

 

GSCM434 Supply Chain Logistics, Distribution, and Warehousing

Week 2 Discussion

FACILITY LOCATION AND TRANSPORTATION

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of locating manufacturing, assembly, or distribution facilities in countries with relatively low wages.

 

GSCM434 Supply Chain Logistics, Distribution, and Warehousing

Week 3 Discussion

DEMAND MANAGEMENT AND PACKAGING

Discuss how the effectiveness and efficiency of order picking and assembly can be improved without large expenditures.

 

GSCM434 Supply Chain Logistics, Distribution, and Warehousing

Week 4 Discussion

INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS

Discuss how a nation’s market size might impact international trade and, in turn, international logistics.

 

GSCM434 Supply Chain Logistics, Distribution, and Warehousing

Week 5 Discussion

LOGISTICS SYSTEMS

Discuss the relationship between automatic identification technologies and point-of-sale systems.

 

 

 

 

GSCM434 Supply Chain Logistics, Distribution, and Warehousing

Week 6 Discussion

TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

Discuss how transportation managers could be involved with other operations of the firm.

 

GSCM434 Supply Chain Logistics, Distribution, and Warehousing

Week 7 Discussion

WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT

Discuss why contract warehousing is a preferred alternative for many organizations.