Questions from General Supply Chain

Q: Why should an e-business such as Amazon.com build

Why should an e-business such as Amazon.com build more warehouses as its sales volume grows?

Q: A specialty chemical company is considering expanding its operations into Brazil,

A specialty chemical company is considering expanding its operations into Brazil, where five companies dominate the consumption of specialty chemicals. What sort of distribution network should this co...

Q: What are some strategic planning and operational decisions that must be made

What are some strategic planning and operational decisions that must be made by an apparel retailer like The Gap?

Q: A distributor has heard that one of the major manufacturers from which

A distributor has heard that one of the major manufacturers from which it buys is considering going direct to the consumer. What can the distributor do about this? What advantages can it offer the man...

Q: What types of distribution networks are typically best suited for commodity items

What types of distribution networks are typically best suited for commodity items?

Q: In the future, do you see the value added by distributors

In the future, do you see the value added by distributors decreasing, increasing, or staying about the same?

Q: Why has e-business been more successful in the computer hardware

Why has e-business been more successful in the computer hardware industry compared to the grocery industry? In the future, how valuable is e-business likely to be in the computer hardware industry?

Q: Is e-business likely to be more beneficial in the early

Is e-business likely to be more beneficial in the early part or the mature part of a product’s life cycle? Why?

Q: Consider the sale of home improvement products at Home Depot or a

Consider the sale of home improvement products at Home Depot or a chain of hardware stores such as True Value. Who can extract the greatest benefit from going online? Why?

Q: How do the location and size of warehouses affect the performance of

How do the location and size of warehouses affect the performance of a firm such as Amazon.com? What factors should Amazon.com take into account when making this decision?