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Discussion : Competing Logistics Objectives
This unit's readings on logistics, CRM, and procurement areas reveal multiple and often competing objectives. Identify a supply chain example and evaluate how effectively the organization has balanced these competing objectives.
Logistics Components
Integrated logistics includes five major, interrelated components: transportation, inventory, order processing, facility network, and warehousing.
Identify and describe two cost and performance tradeoffs between these areas.
Use your Supply Chain Logistics Management text to complete the following:
• Read Chapter 1, "21st Century Supply Chain," pages 1-27.
• Read Chapter 2, "Logistics," pages 28-53.
• Read Chapter 3, "Customer Relationship Management," pages 54-78.
• Read Chapter 4, "Procurement," pages 79-95