discussion 3

150 words

1. Consider the factors affecting location decisions for manufacturing and services. How are they different?  
2. In most cases, the manufacturing operations supply products to the service operations.  What strategies are used relating to the supply chain logistics network to support improved performance? 
3. Consider the operational risks that exists within a supply chain.  How can ERP systems and lean systems be applied to help mitigate these risk within the entire supply chain?