Need help on International Logistics homework wk3

Unit 3: Discussion Questions (Chapters 5 & 6)

I am looking for a lively and highly participative discussion of this week's topics. Outstanding evidence of learning will be demonstrated by answering the questions and fully discussing, challenging, and enhancing the discussion by your fellow students.

Each student should answer two questions individually and post two peer reviews of another students' comments. Remember to begin your peer posts with "Peer Review of:" (you will not receive credit if your peer reviews are not posted properly). Your answers need to contain information from both the textbook and from outside sources. This could include Power-Web, a website, or journal articles, etc. This means you need to cite your source at the end of each discussion question.

Your answers need to contain information from the textbook and/or information from outside the textbook (Internet). This could include Power-Web, a website, or journal articles, etc. This means you need to cite your sources and that you have provided the reference/s at the end of each discussion question.

Item

Possible Points

Description

Two Peer Responses

15 Points

Meaningful discussion and information provided

One line or short responses are not acceptable

Posting only a question to a fellow student does not count as a peer review

Responding to the instructor does not constitute a peer review

Peer Post must begin with Peer Review of:

Two Questions Answered

15 Points

Question is answered thoroughly

One line or brief answers will not be accepted

Two sources referenced

10 Points

Reference must be posted at the end of each question

(1) from your text and (1) from an internet source

Please restate each question, to include number, you are answering at the beginning of the response. Answer the unanswered questions first, before moving to a new question. Your answers should be thoughtful and thorough in content.

Chapters 5 and 6

1. Name the disciplines involved with international purchasing embracing strategic supply chain management.

2. International purchasing strategy interrelated with the global supply chain embraces what methodology? List 4 factors.

3. List multiple items that are embraced by Global supply chain strategic management, List 4 items.

4. What are the identified four major engines driving change in the twenty-first century.

5. When discussing outsourcing product pricing is the key factor. List 3 other factors.

6. What is the number 1 factor in selection of a 3PL?

7. List 4 other factors in the selection of a 3PL.

8. The first key factor in the development of a successful 3PL is the 3PL mission statement. List 3 other factors?

9. Define contract logistics.

10. What is the role of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)?

11. What is involved when "Negotiating the Contract?"

12. Discuss the financing of global supply chains.

13. What is the first stage in selecting the Third-Party Logistics Operator?

14. How can ISO assist in the supplier selection as a critical area in supply chain management?

15. List and explain the six core products the global logistics operator company concentrates on.

Don't forget to provide two "peer reviews" each week. Discussion posts are due Friday midnight, Peer reviews are due by Sunday midnight.

If you miss the Friday midnight deadline the highest Discussion grade you can receive for the week is "C". I encourage you to not wait until the last minute to post so you can interact with your fellow classmates during the week.

NOTE: Post your initial comments to the discussion by clicking on the first "Reply" link below. To give feedback to a classmate's post, click on the "Reply" link below his/her comment.