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TESTBANK FOR Solution Manual For: Joel Wisner, Keah-
Choon Tan, G. Keong Leong, Principles of Supply Chain
Management: A Balanced Approach,
6e, © 2023, 978-0-357-71560-4; Chapter 01: Answers to
Questions/Problems
Solution Manual For
Principles of Supply Chain Management A Balanced
Approach, 6th Edition by Joel Wisner, Keah-Choon Tan,
G. Keong Leong
Solution and Answer Guide
Joel Wisner, Keah-Choon Tan, G. Keong Leong, Principles
of Supply Chain Management: A Balanced
Approach, 6e, © 2023, 978-0-357-71560-4; Chapter 01:
Answers to Questions/Problems
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website, in whole or in part.
, Solution and Answer Guide: Joel Wisner, Keah-Choon Tan, G. Keong Leong, Principles of Supply Chain Management: A Balanced
-0-357-71560-
Table of Contents
Discussion Questions
............................................................................................
.............. 1
Cases
............................................................................................
.................................... 7
Learning Objectives:
............................................................................................
...................................... 7
Answers to Questions
............................................................................................
.................................... 7
Appendix 1.1 The Beer Game
............................................................................................
.. 8
Questions and Exercises
............................................................................................
................................ 8
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, Solution and Answer Guide: -
Discussion Questions
1. Define the term supply chain management in your
own words and list its most important activities.
Answers:
The Supply-Chain Council’s definition of supply
chain management is ―managing supply and
demand, sourcing raw materials and parts,
manufacturing and assembly, warehousing and
inventory tracking, order entry and order
management, distribution across all channels, and
delivery to the customer.
These are also the most important activities;
however, integration of key supply chain processes
might also be included in there.
2. Can a small business like a local sandwich or bicycle
shop benefit from practicing supply chain
management? What would they most likely
concentrate on?
Answers:
Yes, any organization can implement at least some
of the important concepts. A good place to start is
the rationalization or reduction of the supply base.
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website, in whole or in part.
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-0-357-71560-
Small businesses might also want to concentrate on
customers as a starting point.
3. Describe and draw a supply chain for a bicycle repair
shop and list the important supply chain members.
Answers:
Approach, 6e, © 2023, 978 4; Chapter 01:
Answers to Questions/Problems
This will vary from student to student, but should
include, for instance, parts suppliers, bicycle
suppliers, and other suppliers (i.e., helmet suppliers)
and services (i.e., repair services) as firsttier suppliers
and bicycle owners as first-tier customers.
4. Can a bicycle repair shop have more than one supply
chain? Explain.
Answers:
Yes. Every repair item the firm stocks has potentially
a different supply chain associated with it.
5. What is a cold chain? Why did it become so
important in 2020?
Answers:
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TESTBANK FOR Solution Manual For: Joel Wisner, Keah-
Choon Tan, G. Keong Leong, Principles of Supply Chain
Management: A Balanced Approach,
6e, © 2023, 978-0-357-71560-4; Chapter 01: Answers to
Questions/Problems
Solution Manual For
Principles of Supply Chain Management A Balanced
Approach, 6th Edition by Joel Wisner, Keah-Choon Tan,
G. Keong Leong
Solution and Answer Guide
Joel Wisner, Keah-Choon Tan, G. Keong Leong, Principles
of Supply Chain Management: A Balanced
Approach, 6e, © 2023, 978-0-357-71560-4; Chapter 01:
Answers to Questions/Problems
© 2023 Cengage. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible
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website, in whole or in part.
, Solution and Answer Guide: Joel Wisner, Keah-Choon Tan, G. Keong Leong, Principles of Supply Chain Management: A Balanced
-0-357-71560-
Table of Contents
Discussion Questions
............................................................................................
.............. 1
Cases
............................................................................................
.................................... 7
Learning Objectives:
............................................................................................
...................................... 7
Answers to Questions
............................................................................................
.................................... 7
Appendix 1.1 The Beer Game
............................................................................................
.. 8
Questions and Exercises
............................................................................................
................................ 8
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website, in whole or in part.
, Solution and Answer Guide: -
Discussion Questions
1. Define the term supply chain management in your
own words and list its most important activities.
Answers:
The Supply-Chain Council’s definition of supply
chain management is ―managing supply and
demand, sourcing raw materials and parts,
manufacturing and assembly, warehousing and
inventory tracking, order entry and order
management, distribution across all channels, and
delivery to the customer.
These are also the most important activities;
however, integration of key supply chain processes
might also be included in there.
2. Can a small business like a local sandwich or bicycle
shop benefit from practicing supply chain
management? What would they most likely
concentrate on?
Answers:
Yes, any organization can implement at least some
of the important concepts. A good place to start is
the rationalization or reduction of the supply base.
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website, in whole or in part.
, Solution and Answer Guide: Joel Wisner, Keah-Choon Tan, G. Keong Leong, Principles of Supply Chain Management: A Balanced
-0-357-71560-
Small businesses might also want to concentrate on
customers as a starting point.
3. Describe and draw a supply chain for a bicycle repair
shop and list the important supply chain members.
Answers:
Approach, 6e, © 2023, 978 4; Chapter 01:
Answers to Questions/Problems
This will vary from student to student, but should
include, for instance, parts suppliers, bicycle
suppliers, and other suppliers (i.e., helmet suppliers)
and services (i.e., repair services) as firsttier suppliers
and bicycle owners as first-tier customers.
4. Can a bicycle repair shop have more than one supply
chain? Explain.
Answers:
Yes. Every repair item the firm stocks has potentially
a different supply chain associated with it.
5. What is a cold chain? Why did it become so
important in 2020?
Answers:
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