SCM310 Unit 2 - Discussion Board

Inventory Management (SCM310-1504B-01)

Unit 2 - Discussion Board

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Type: Discussion Board

Due Date: Sun, 11/29/15

Points Possible: 75

Points Earned:0

Deliverable Length: 400–600 words

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Primary Discussion Response is due by Wednesday (11:59:59pm Central), Peer Responses are due by Sunday (11:59:59pm Central).

Primary Task Response:Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

As a newly hired manager for a consumer products manufacturing company, your chief executive officer (CEO) has asked you to educate the senior staff on the pros and cons of establishing a demand-based ordering system, sometimes referred to as just in time, versus the more traditional forecast-based ordering system that the firm has used for years. Make sure you provide at least 2 pros and 2 cons for each of the 2 different systems.

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Assignment Description

Primary Discussion Response is due by Wednesday (11:59:59pm Central), Peer Responses are due by Sunday (11:59:59pm Central).

Primary Task Response:Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

As a newly hired manager for a consumer products manufacturing company, your chief executive officer (CEO) has asked you to educate the senior staff on the pros and cons of establishing a demand-based ordering system, sometimes referred to as just in time, versus the more traditional forecast-based ordering system that the firm has used for years. Make sure you provide at least 2 pros and 2 cons for each of the 2 different systems.

Responses to Other Students: Respond to at least 2 of your fellow classmates with at least a 100-word reply about their Primary Task Response regarding items you found to be compelling and enlightening. To help you with your discussion, please consider the following questions:

·What did you learn from your classmate's posting?

·What additional questions do you have after reading the posting?

·What clarification do you need regarding the posting?

·What differences or similarities do you see between your posting and other classmates' postings?

For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.

Reading Assignment

Arnold, Chapman and Clive: Ch 3: page 41 - 45; Ch 4: pages 62 - 68; 70-74; Ch 8: pages 167 - 171; Ch11: pages 237 - 240; Ch15: pages 339 - 358