Read the article whirlpool and answer the questions

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Read the attached case of Whirlpool, watch the media included in the case and analyse the case so as to answer the questions.

Answers should be written within 1500 words. Relevant journal articles should be consulted in order to answer the questions. These articles should be cited in the main texts.

The questions are to be answered in a report format.

The assignment report should contain analysis / answers in complete sentences explaining the case with sufficient theoretical underpinning (the theoretical underpinning should be adapted from Journal articles, and the articles should be cited appropriately within the texts with appropriate citation details in the "References" section).

Q(1). Describe the challenges faced by the company. What were the drivers for change to the supply chain?

Q(2). What were the benefits of change to the supply chain?

Q(3). Describe Whirlpool's strategy in regard to their supply chain.

Q(4). Discuss the demand, capacity, scheduling and inventory challenges. Suggest how the company might increase its speed of response to customers i.e. ensure that the goal of delivering the product within 48 hrs is achieved.

Attachment:- Case_Whirlpool.rar

Reference no: EM131142613

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