BUS 698 Supply Chain Strategic Management wk 4 dis 2

 Explain the thinking behind quick response (QR) logistics. How could QR help a retailer to plan and control product lines for a new fashion season?  Document your sources. 

Text

Harrison, A.,van Hoek, R., & Skipworth, H. (2014). Logistics management and strategy: Competing through the supply chain (5th ed.). Retrieved from https://www.vitalsource.com/

• Chapter 6: Supply chain planning and control
• Chapter 8: Integrating the supply chain

Articles

Wagner, S.M, Erhun, F., & Gross-Ruyken, P.T. (2009, February). Dressing for the weather. Industrial Engineer: IE, 41(2), 29-33. (EBSCOHost Document ID: AN 36216821)

Speier, C., Mollenkopf, D., & Stank, T. (2008, Spring). The role of information integration in facilitating 21st century supply chains: A theory-based perspective. Transportation Journal, 47(2), 21-38. (ProQuest Document ID: 1602882651).

Multimedia

Dixon, P. (2008, April 22). Speeding up supply chain and logistics (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaamwYGzAA8&feature=related