operations management questions

answer all questions in 100 words with references.

1.       1. What is outsourcing, and what are some of the main reasons why organizations outsource products/services.

2.       2. Describe the strategic role of forecasting in Supply Chain Management.

3.       3. The role of inventory in supply chain management.

4.       4. Inventory control systems.

5.       5.Aligning procurement and supply chain for business advantage.

6.       6. Bridging the procurement supply chain divide.

7.       7. Supply chain management and distribution strategy.

8.       8. Supply chain management and global procurement.