Questions from General Supply Chain

Q: Why is it important to account for congestion when pricing the use

Why is it important to account for congestion when pricing the use of transportation infrastructure?

Q: Walmart designs its networks so a DC supports several large retail stores

Walmart designs its networks so a DC supports several large retail stores. Explain how the company can use such a network to reduce transportation costs while replenishing inventories frequently.

Q: Compare the transportation costs for an online business such as Amazon and

Compare the transportation costs for an online business such as Amazon and a retailer such as Home Depot when selling home-improvement materials.

Q: 1. What management problems typical of global systems was Crocs experiencing

1. What management problems typical of global systems was Crocs experiencing? What management, organization, and technology factors were responsible for those problems? 2. How did Crocs’ new systems a...

Q: What transportation challenges does online grocer Peapod face? Compare transportation costs

What transportation challenges does online grocer Peapod face? Compare transportation costs at online grocers and supermarket chains.

Q: Do you expect aggregation of inventory at one location to be more

Do you expect aggregation of inventory at one location to be more effective when a company such as Dell sells computers or when a company such as Amazon sells books? Explain by considering transportat...

Q: Discuss key drivers that may be used to tailor transportation. How

Discuss key drivers that may be used to tailor transportation. How does tailoring help?

Q: What are some key factors that influence the success or failure of

What are some key factors that influence the success or failure of same-day delivery?

Q: What are some ways that a firm such as Walmart benefits from

What are some ways that a firm such as Walmart benefits from good sourcing decisions?

Q: What factors led Walmart to own its trucks although many retailers outsource

What factors led Walmart to own its trucks although many retailers outsource all their transportation?