Discuss and Response Supply Chain Management
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Module9DiscussionRunningaSupplyChain.docxWeek 9 Discussion: Running a Supply Chain
Students must discuss the term Supply Chain Management (SCM) and the trend of the Bullwhip Effect in times of increasing fluctuations in inventory in response to shifts in customer demand as one moves further up the supply chain.
Review the following two files to assist with writing your post.
· Lee20120tamingthebullwhip.pdf
· LeePadmanabhanWhang1997.pdf
(Students must use academically reviewed articles only). Wikipedia and other internet articles will not be accepted. Professor will check originality of all posts with Turnitin plagiarism checker).
Use full APA throughout (use in-text citations and a APA reference list). Post your responses in the body of the discussion area.
Read and respond to at least two (2) of your classmates' posts 150 words minimum. In your response to your classmates, consider comparing your articles to those of your classmates. Research from academic articles must be included in your responses to classmates post.
Below are additional suggestions on how to respond to your classmates’ discussions:
· Ask a probing question, substantiated with additional background information, evidence or research.
· Share an insight from having read your colleagues’ postings, synthesizing the information to provide new perspectives.
· Offer and support an alternative perspective using readings from the classroom or from your own research.
· Validate an idea with your own experience and additional research.
· Make a suggestion based on additional evidence drawn from readings or after synthesizing multiple postings.
· Expand on your colleagues’ postings by providing additional insights or contrasting perspectives based on readings and evidence.
