Discussions

Each discussion must be 150-200 per section not question.

Unit 3

Inventory Drivers: DQ 1

For this discussion, respond to the following questions:

• What is an inventory driver?
• Is any inventory sign of waste?
• Can managers simultaneously justify holding inventory and still seek ways to lower inventories?
• What is the difference between a controllable and an uncontrollable inventory driver?
• Is it possible to make all inventory drivers controllable?

Capacity Strategies: DQ 2

• What type of operations and supply chain environment has more difficulty managing capacity— n environment supporting standardized products and services or one that supports customized products and services? Explain.
• What kind of capacity strategy—lead, lag, or match—would be associated with supporting standardized products or services versus customized products and services? Explain how the strategy matches the type of environment.