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1) Explain how a supply chain should be managed to achieve a match between supply and demand. Analyze based on the target segment and value proposition, typification of demand uncertainty, approach to the most appropriate supply chain strategy, execution of push-pull processes and production strategies that best support the selected strategy. Graph.
2) Develop the concept of the Bullwhip Effect in the management of supply chains as a generator of the mismatch between supply and demand. Explain its main causes, effects and postulate three concrete measures to manage it in order to achieve the O/D match.
3) Discuss how a Postponement strategy enables a better fit and customization of the offer in the face of highly variable demand. Describe a particular example in detail noting the point of decoupling.
4) Explain in which cases a Manufacturing Postponement strategy can be given with a decoupling point in a distribution center. Give a concrete example.
5) The demand forecast is a necessary tool to enable O/D matching. Depending on the uncertainty of the demand, indicate and comment on what types of demand variability you would apply the qualitative and time series models (Delphi).
6) Explain in detail what Operations and Sales Planning (SO&P) consists of, its objective, who participates, and the processes that are generated. Identify in which planning time window the SOP is considered and under which constraining decisions that planning is initiated
7) In the SO&P three production strategies are postulated to achieve the objective of the Supply chain. List them and identify the advantages and disadvantages of each for the fit with the types of demand of high and low uncertainty.
8) Analyze how the DRP (Distribution Requirements Planning) supports the approach of a responsive chain. Identify and comment on two reasons why your application can achieve a better O/D match.
9) Explain using the DRP concept how continuous independent demand is translated into discrete demand for the MPS and MRP.
10) The identification of the costs generated by the holding of inventories is essential for the search for the O/D match. Point out and comment which costs drive inventories in each of the Procurement, Manufacturing and Distribution cycles.
11) In the search for the match between O/D, the independent demand and the derived demand must be managed. Discuss how managing inventory for independent demand differs from managing inventory for derived demand
12) For the match between O/D it is essential to identify the type of demand to match the supply. How does inventory management for independent demand under certainty differ from inventory management for independent demand under uncertainty? Give an example.
13) Explain how inventory management impacts the management of working capital and the use of permanent company resources. Develop an example.
14) Comment on each of the three inventory management methods: fixed batch, variable batch, and single batch. Indicate in which cases the application of each of them is convenient from the point of view of the uncertainty of the demand.
15) Comment if you agree with the following statement: "The variable lot inventory management system requires a higher level of safety inventories than the fixed lot system." Support with an example.
16) Comment and support how the average lead time and its variability of our suppliers impacts the level of inventories in the logistics system. Give an example.
17) Comment and support how the accuracy of the forecasts impacts the level of safety inventories in the logistics system. Give an example.
18) Comment on how the different NSCs impact the maintenance of static inventory levels. Give an example.
19) you You are the Inventory Manager, what measures would you take to reduce safety stock in a fixed lot management system?
20) you You are the Inventory Manager, what measures would you take to reduce safety stock in a variable lot management system?