GSCM206 January 2019 Week 5 CASE STUDY Latest

GSCM206 Managing Operations Across the Supply Chain

Week 5 CASE STUDY

Select one of the following cases.

Case Study 1: Darden’s Global Supply Chains (p. 467 and Pearson Video Library in the Introduction & Resources area)

Case Study 2: Supply Chain Management at Regal Marine (pp. 467–468 and Pearson Video Library in the Introduction & Resources area)

Case Study 1 Questions

What are the advantages of each of Darden’s four supply chains?

What are the complications of having four supply chains?

How do Darden’s four supply chains compare to those of other firms, such as Dell or an automobile manufacturer? Why do the differences exist, and how are they addressed?

Case Study 2 Questions

What other techniques might Regal use to improve supply chain management?

What kind of response might members of the supply chain expect from Regal because they’re partnering in the supply chain?

Why is supply chain management important to Regal?

The specifications for these case studies and the grading rubric can found in the Case Study section in the Introduction & Resources area.