Possible Test Questions Sessions 1-9 * What is a supply chain? The interconnected businesses that convert raw materials into consumer products via the transfer of materials‚ information and cash. * Draw a hypothetical milk supply chain * What is supply chain management? The management of upstream and downstream suppliers working together to create high value products for consumers as efficiently as possible to the benefit of the whole supply chain. It operates on three different levels‚
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Numerous problems have been created due to the economic crisis that almost everyone in the United States has been suffering from. San Diego in particular‚ hit hard with the crisis‚ has faced a number of foreclosures and evictions which have consequently increased the number of homeless people on the streets. "America ’s Finest City" has always faced a homelessness problem‚ but like all chronic problems with the homeless‚ it is merely acknowledged in times of recession and economic demise. “In down
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extent of integration between transport and tourism. In some situation‚ sharp integration may be needed where transport provision is necessary for economically feasible tourism development. In other cases‚ less integration may be more appropriate given overall tourism development plans and policies. In San Juan‚ although the existing and potential attractions are far from
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1. A convenience store chain attempts to be responsive and provide customers what they need‚ when they need it‚ where they need it. What are some different ways that a convenience store supply chain can be responsive? What are some risks in each case? Some of the ways that a convenience store chain can response are: * Focusing in the total cost of the supporting a chain‚ that includes all the elements of cost that go into a purchase like order quantities‚ deliveries‚ warehousing‚ support systems
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I. Central Question and Context o Central Question: Was the majority decision correct in San Antonio Independent School District et al v. Rodriguez et al? In San Antonio Independent School District v. Rodriguez‚ the Supreme Court held that the financing system based on local property tax adopted by the State of Texas did not violate the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment because the plaintiffs could not prove that education is a fundamental right protected by the U.S. Constitution
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how to develop a competitive supply chain in order to response to the speed of the customer changes in clothing industry. Literatures review – The key success factors of the clothing industry are explained. Also the supply chain concepts related to the industry are developed (Agility‚ Quick Response and Lean) Analysis of Zara’s supply chain – The supply chain network of the company is analysed and each stage of the network is developed in details to see how the supply concepts are applied or not
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Araceli Jeng 1234 Vista Dr San Diego‚ CA 92042 November 15‚ 2009 Councilmember Marti Emerald City Administration Bldg. 202 C Street‚ MS #10A San Diego‚ CA 92101 Attn. Marti Emerald: The city of San Diego is a safe neighborhood filled with young families‚ a high concentration of senior citizens‚ and people of all ages in between; however‚ when it comes to riding bicycles San Diego is completely the opposite. Riding a bicycle in areas that have no bike lanes can be a nightmare. As
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Supply and Demand Simulation ECO/365 July 27‚ 2013 * In this case there were many examples of microeconomics‚ primarily the demand for two bedroom apartments and condominiums. The impacts and decisions that Goodlife made in response to the people’s demand is an example of microeconomics. Micro looks specifically on how a company can increase their profit to remain competitive in the market. The changes in supply and demand when another company came into Atlantis and when the government
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CASE: Samyeong Cable Company The problem: Samyeong‚ as one of the major suppliers of Hyundai for control cables‚ they are pressured to make major changes in the area of cost‚ quality and‚ productivity which are Hyundai’s selection criteria. Courses of Action In order to meet Hyundai’s selection criteria‚ Samyeong must have a responsive supply chain which focus on innovative products and stable processes. This will utilize strategies aimed at being responsive and flexible to the rapid
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CASE STUDY San Marino Unified School District Wireless LAN (WLAN) Empowering Students and Teachers with Streamlined Access and Opportunity “Our goal was to choose a new system that would get information to student and faculty users faster and easier‚ with access virtually everywhere on and off campus.” - Stephen Choi‚ Director of Technology‚ San Marino Unified School District Situation: Quest for Higher Performance CUSTOMER PROFILE Located in central Los Angeles County just south of Pasadena‚
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