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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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