200 words each discussion no format requirement
1. Provide five examples of how the supply chain is providing a critical role in the fight over COVID-19 in the US.
2. In your opinion, how did LeapFrog and Capable Toys demonstrate agility in responding to the new market demands?
3. Which process steps should be more standardized? Which process step’s should be more artistic? Explain.
4. Should Pagoda.com outsource its online help desk? Why or why not? Be sure to consider Table 7.7 and 7.8 when framing your answer.
5. What is the relationship between design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for supply chain (DFSC)?
supply chain managementSCM
The Strategic Sourcing Process (5 of 17)
Table 7.7
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High degree of control | Reduced strategic flexibility |
Ability to oversee the entire process | Required high investment |
Economies of scale and/or scope | Potential suppliers may offer superior products and services |
High strategic flexibility | Possibility of choosing a bad supplier |
Low investment risk | Loss of control over the process and core technologies |
Improved cash flow | Communication/coordination challenges |
Access to state-of-the-art products and services | Increased risk of supply chain disruption, corporate social responsibility (CSR) risks |
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The Strategic Sourcing Process (6 of 17)
Table 7.8 Factors that Affect the Decision to Insource or Outsource
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Insourcing Favors
Outsourcing
Environmental uncertainty Low High
Competition in the supplier market Low High
Ability to monitor supplier’s performance Low High
Relationship of product/service to buying firm’s core competencies High Low
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