Questions from General Supply Chain

Q: The manager at the supermarket in Question 1 wants to decrease the

The manager at the supermarket in Question 1 wants to decrease the lot size without increasing the costs he incurs. What actions can he take to achieve his objective?

Q: Discuss why supply chain profits may be hurt by a retailer making

Discuss why supply chain profits may be hurt by a retailer making lot sizing decisions with the sole objective of minimizing its own costs. What advantage would result if the entire supply chain could...

Q: When are quantity discounts justified in a supply chain?

When are quantity discounts justified in a supply chain?

Q: What is the difference between lot size-based and volume-

What is the difference between lot size-based and volume-based quantity discounts?

Q: Why do manufacturers such as Kraft and Sara Lee offer trade promotions

Why do manufacturers such as Kraft and Sara Lee offer trade promotions? What impact do trade promotions have on the supply chain? How should trade promotions be structured to maximize their impact whi...

Q: Why is it appropriate to include only the incremental cost when estimating

Why is it appropriate to include only the incremental cost when estimating the holding and order cost for a firm?

Q: What is the role of safety inventory in the supply chain?

What is the role of safety inventory in the supply chain?

Q: Consider a firm such as Zara that has developed production capabilities with

Consider a firm such as Zara that has developed production capabilities with very short replenishment lead times. Do you think this capability is more valuable for its online operations or its store o...

Q: As a firm gets better at postponement (can postpone at lower

As a firm gets better at postponement (can postpone at lower cost), should it increase/leave unchanged/decrease the variety that it offers? Why?