Farhatullah- Reserved

Operations Management Processes and Supply Chains 11th ed. Krajewsji (book used)

Discuss the following topical questions.

1. Sustainability has become a major issue for supply chains worldwide. From your reading of the textbook and any experiential learning, discuss the major challenges (both cross-functional and inter-firm) that leaders and managers face in achieving sustainability throughout the supply chain. Provide any workplace examples, as appropriate.
2. Forecasting is important relative to capacity requirements planning. Discuss the merits of using judgment methods (i.e., qualitative data) in contrast to quantitative forecasting methods. Which methods do you consider to be superior or more accurate? In what forecast situations would you use judgment methods?  In what situations would you use a quantitative approach to forecasting? Provide examples for each method.

• Post one original (researched) response that addresses BOTH discussion questions
• Use APA format for any quotations or citations you use to support your response

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Discuss the following topical questions. 

1. Sustainability has become a major issue for supply chains worldwide. From your reading of the textbook and any experiential learning, discuss the major challenges (both cross-functional and inter-firm) that leaders and managers face in achieving sustainability throughout the supply chain. Provide any workplace examples, as appropriate.
2. Forecasting is important relative to capacity requirements planning. Discuss the merits of using judgment methods (i.e., qualitative data) in contrast to quantitative forecasting methods. Which methods do you consider to be superior or more accurate? In what forecast situations would you use judgment methods?  In what situations would you use a quantitative approach to forecasting? Provide examples for each method.

• Post one original (researched) response that addresses BOTH discussion questions