Assignment

Respond to the following:

1. How has information technology improved the professional logistics manager's decision making capability?
2. What are the differences between Materials Requirements Planning (MRP-1) and Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP-2)?
3. What are the differences between Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP-I) and Distribution Resource Planning (DRP-2)?
4. What are the requirements for Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and critique the EDI advantages and constraints of system?
5. What is bar coding and why is it important in the logistics pipeline?
6. The logistics manager must find ways of reducing costs in supply chain management processes. What are the advantages and disadvantages of incorporating Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) in your company or potential company?
7. What influence has the Internet had on marketing and logistics?

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