SCM
Discussion Questions
- Find an example of a company whose product you like. Identify its business strategy and its supply chain strategy. Explain whether or not the supply chain strategy supports the business strategy.
- Identify ways a company can move from a ‘‘commodity’’ position to one of a cost and/or value advantage. Is a commodity position always bad and how can companies differentiate themselves in this position?
- Explain the differences between vertical integration and outsourcing. Identify the strategic advantages of each and explain how each position can be used to help supply chain strategy.
- Provide business examples of the three operations strategies: make-to-stock, assemble-to-order, and make-to-order. Explain what it would take for a company to move from a make-to-stock strategy to make-to-order, and vice versa. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each strategy?