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Discussion 1: Carrying and Ordering Costs
• Explain the components of inventory carrying costs & ordering costs, and the concepts governing safety stock calculations.
Discussion 2: Big Box Stores
• Research four different big-box stores, then compare their warehousing strategic warehousing system. Select one and post your review of their warehousing strategy
Discussion 3: Intensity of Involvement
It is important to understand the potential importance of outsourced logistics services to supply chain management, and the types of value that may be created through the use of third-party logistics (3PL) providers and 4PLTM providers.
• What are some of the more frequently outsourced logistics activities? Less frequently outsourced?
Discussion 4: 21st Century Supply Chain Professionals
• Discuss the evolving role of supply chain professionals. Describe the skills SCMs will need to succeed in the future.