supply chain management case study
Budget: $10 – $30 USD
Question 1:
Describe the concept of the push-pull view of a supply chain by identifying and describing five generic push-pull boundaries. Into which category can the Book Club and 21st Century be categorized, respectively? How do you judge the strategic implications on the supply chain?
Question 2:
a) Briefly describe the stock situation on a shop level for 21st Century. Name the most important drivers of the current inventory level and their direct consequences.
b) What are the root causes of the high stock level in comparison to BBC? Do you see a connection to the delayed books? Is the incentive system for store managers appropriate?
c) Provide suggestions for improvement.
Question 3:
Describe the concept of network design. What are its major drivers and what are the most important indicators of supply chain performance? Which indicators are particularly important at Bertelsmann Direct Group China and which are the corresponding supply chain drivers?
Describe the concept of the push-pull view of a supply chain by identifying and describing five generic push-pull boundaries. Into which category can the Book Club and 21st Century be categorized, respectively? How do you judge the strategic implications on the supply chain?
Question 2:
a) Briefly describe the stock situation on a shop level for 21st Century. Name the most important drivers of the current inventory level and their direct consequences.
b) What are the root causes of the high stock level in comparison to BBC? Do you see a connection to the delayed books? Is the incentive system for store managers appropriate?
c) Provide suggestions for improvement.
Question 3:
Describe the concept of network design. What are its major drivers and what are the most important indicators of supply chain performance? Which indicators are particularly important at Bertelsmann Direct Group China and which are the corresponding supply chain drivers?