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Discussion 1: Briefly discuss SCM's influence on each of the four areas of strategy to address mitigation strategies that Nicole could potentially implement.
Discussion 2: Using a systems thinking and process management approach along with the associated elements, what suggestions would you offer Nicole to include potential reengineering efforts?
Discussion 3: Briefly describe operational design and control decisions you would make relevant to helping Nicole to improve the supply chain management framework at Best Inc.?
Discussion 4: For questions 4 and 5, use Case 4: Quality Upstream at HI-TECH Semiconductor on page 507. Ty Rock is the Purchasing Director at HI-TECH and responsible for increasing the quality of semiconductor manufacturing equipment for customers, such as Intel, Motorola, and National Semiconductor. Ty is however experiencing challenges with his Tier 2 supplier NPF to adopt the Small Business Operating System (SBOS) quality improvement initiative and with customers growing impatient to obtain quality improvements. How should Ty proceed?
Discussion 5: Using the formalized risk management elements, describe the risks that HI-TECH faces using an "if A occurs and then B is the result" approach, categories associated, assess the potential outcomes, and what solutions are available for Ty to mitigate the quality issues?