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1. Explain the role of supply chain decisions on the success of a firm.

2. Outline how creating a strategic fit of a company can affect its performance.

3. Describe the relationship between supply chains and society.

4. Comment on the social requirements of supply chains

1. Explain the logistical drivers of supply chain performance.

2. Comment on how the interaction of logistics drivers affects the responsiveness and efficiency of the supply chain.

3. Describe the cross-functional drivers of supply chain performance.

4. Outline how cross-functional drivers influence supply chain responsiveness and efficiency

1. Appraise the different design options for a distribution network.

2. Relate the factors influencing supply chain network design decisions.

3. Analyse the supply chain network design using various solution methodologies.

4. Examine strategies to mitigate risks in global supply chains

1. Apply the main strategies for aggregate planning.

2. Solve aggregate planning problems using linear programming.

3. Illustrate the basic approach to demand forecasting.

4. Determine how a company can respond to predictable variability in a supply chain by managing demand and supply.

1. Discuss the bullwhip effect and its impact on supply chain performance.

2. Analyse the obstacles to coordination in a supply chain and the managerial levers to achieve coordination.

3. Inspect the means to manage relationships with customers.

4. Examine the ways to manage relationships with suppliers.

1. Illustrate the process for innovation in supply chains.

2. Show how innovations are transforming traditional supply chains.

3. Demonstrate sustainability challenges, metrics and opportunities for improvement in the supply chain.