The student will post one thread of 700–900 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of the assigned Module:
For each thread, students must support their assertions with at least 2 peer-reviewed journal articles in current APA format. The thread must include a reference list, andeach question/answer must be delineated under an APA heading.
Read Chap. 5 in the Chopra text. Respond to each of the discussion questions at the end of the chapter. Each question must be answered thoroughly, and responses must be supported by the concepts introduced in the Learn materials. Provide a brief description of the concepts and the significance of the concepts to practice in general, as well as what problems might be resolved through successful implementation of the concepts.
Discussion Questions
1-How do the location and size of warehouses affect the performance of a firm such as Amazon? What factors should Amazon take into account when deciding where and how big its warehouses should be?
2-How do import duties and exchange rates affect the location decision in a supply chain?
3-How is a rise in transportation costs likely to affect global supply chain networks?
4-Amazon has built new warehouses as it has grown. How does this change affect various costs and response times in the Amazon supply chain?
5-McMaster-Carr sells MRO equipment from five warehouses in the United States. W.W. Grainger sells products from more than 300 retail locations, supported by several warehouses. In both cases, customers place orders using the Internet or on the phone. Discuss the pros and cons of the two strategies.
6-Consider a firm such as Apple or Dell, with few production facilities worldwide. List the pros and cons of this approach and why it may or may not be suitable for the computer industry.
7-Consider a firm such as Ford, with more than 150 facilities worldwide. List the pros and cons of having many facilities and why this model may or may not be suitable for the automobile industry.
