QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

LGMT 682

1) Is logistics part of supply chain management? Or is supply chain management part of logistics management? Defend your answer.

Chapter 1:

1. Question 3 - How does logistics contribute to time and place utility?
2. Question 5 - Explain the significance of the fact that the purpose of logistics is to meet customer requirements.
3. Question 9 - Explain how big-box retailers are logistical trendsetters.
4. Question 10 - What is the systems approach to problem solving? How is this concept applicable to logistics management?
5. Question 11 - Distinguish between materials management and physical distribution.
6. Question 15 - Discuss the postponement concept as it relates to the production and logistics interface.
7. Question 19 - Discuss five activities that might be part of a company's logistics department.

Chapter 5:

1. Question 1 - Discuss the differences between a supply chain and supply chain management.
2. Question 5 - What is the difference between a lean and an agile supply chain? Under what circumstances is each an appropriate supply chain approach to pursue?
3. Question 8 - Do you agree or disagree that supply chain collaboration can be classified as transactional, tactical information sharing, or strategic in nature? Why?
4. Question 13 - Some companies are hesitant to use frequent shopper cards because the data provided could violate the customer's privacy. Do you agree or disagree? Why?
5. Question 19 - What is the difference between a 3PL and a 4PL/LLP?

MGMT 651

1) Conduct a literature review for the following items using the textbook, the Internet, a journal article, or other sources. Write a brief description of each and record the source of the information.

• How to build a SIPOC diagram
• How to construct strategy maps
• Dimensions of competitive advantage
• Measuring and tracking productivity