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Question 1

Where are development chains coupled (__ stage)

Answer 1

production

Question 2

bullwhip effect

Answer 2

lack of info shared through supply chain = bad estimation

Question 3

6 Supply chain definition

Answer 3

Network
Info should flow
network coordination
aligned objectives
balance of cost and service
long-term relationships

Question 4

Functional vs Innovative products

Answer 4

Functional = stable, low profit margin
Innovative = unpredictable, high profit margin

Question 5

Physical function vs Market mediation function are concerned with..

Answer 5

Efficiency

Responsiveness

Question 6

Local Vs Global integration

Answer 6

Local = one specific stage
Global = all stages together

Question 7

Vertical vs Horizontal integration
Risk
Efficiency
Collaboration/Control

Answer 7

Horizontal low risk
Vertical higher efficiency
Horizontal = collaboration

Question 8

decoupling point aka

Answer 8

push-pull boundary

Question 9

Push-pull boundary can be in:
Central inventory for

Make-to-order
Assemble-to-order
Make-to-stock

Answer 9

Raw material
Components
Final Product

Question 10

Lead time, Demand Uncerainty

Pull/Push/Invent Position/Continuous replenish

2x2

Answer 10

Pull Inventory Positioning
Continuous Replenish Push