Discussions
Each discussion should be between 150-200 words.
DQ 1
JIT and Lean Production
For this discussion, address the following questions:
- What are some advantages and disadvantages of JIT and lean production?
- Why do you think many firms are experiencing an increase in JIT and lean production?
- Are there organizational issues that enter the decision to lower inventory level?
- How do you feel about the stakeholders whose interests are damaged by maintaining lower inventories?
DQ 2
Enterprise Resource Management (ERP)
For this discussion, respond to the following questions:
- If a firm is using sales and operations planning (S&OP) to coordinate marketing and operations, does it need master planning such as ERP or ERP2?
- How are S&OP and master planning similar?
- How do S&OP and master planning differ?
- What are the advantages of other computer software operations and supply chain management software such as MRP, MRP2, and DRP?
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