Fisher (1997) - "What is the Right Supply Chain for Your Product?"
1. What are the main characteristics of functional products according to Fisher, and how
do they influence supply chain strategies?
2. How does Fisher differentiate between efficient and responsive supply chains?
3. What potential inefficiencies might arise from mismatching a product type with its
supply chain strategy?
4. Discuss the impact of demand predictability on supply chain design as outlined by
Fisher.
5. Can you give examples of innovative products and explain why they benefit from
responsive supply chains?
Fuller et al. (1993) - "Tailored Logistics: The Next Advantage"
1. Why do Fuller, O'Connor, and Rawlinson believe that a one-size-fits-all approach to
logistics is inadequate?
2. What are the advantages of segmenting logistics strategies according to different
customer profiles?
3. How can integrating logistics into strategic planning enhance a firm's value
proposition?
4. Discuss the role of real-time tracking and reliable transportation in logistical
capabilities.
5. Explain the tailored logistics approach and how it leads to superior customer
satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Shih (2020) - "Global Supply Chains in a Post-Pandemic World"
1. What key strategies does Willy C. Shih suggest for building resilient supply chains
post-pandemic?
2. Discuss the concept of "China-plus-one" strategy and its relevance in today's
geopolitical climate.
3. How can technological innovations like automation and additive manufacturing
improve supply chain flexibility?
4. Evaluate the pros and cons of holding safety stock as a strategy against supply chain
disruptions.
5. How does Shih recommend firms balance the costs of resilience with consumer
demand for low prices?
Lee (2002) - "Aligning Supply Chain Strategies with Product Uncertainties"
1. What is Lee’s two-dimensional model for aligning supply chain strategies, and what
factors does it include?
2. Explain the differences between risk-hedging and agile supply chains according to
Lee.
3. How can information sharing reduce uncertainties in supply chains?
4. Discuss the role of collaboration in managing both supply and demand uncertainties.
5. Why is it important for companies to customize their supply chain strategies based on
their specific uncertainties?
, Eruguz et al. (2016) - "A Comprehensive Survey of Guaranteed-Service Models for
Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization"
1. What are the main features of the Guaranteed-Service Model (GSM) in supply chain
management?
2. How have the modeling extensions evolved to better reflect dynamic industry
demands?
3. Discuss the various solution methods developed for the GSM and their effectiveness.
4. What industrial applications have benefited most from the GSM?
5. Compare the GSM and the Stochastic-Service Model (SSM) in terms of application
and suitability for different industries.
Vishal Gaur and Abhinav Gaiha - "Building a Transparent Supply Chain"
1. What are the main limitations of traditional supply chain information systems, as
discussed by Gaur and Gaiha?
2. Explain how blockchain technology can address the issues of visibility, coordination,
and traceability in supply chains.
3. Discuss the impact of real-time data sharing on supply chain efficiency and the role of
blockchain in this process.
4. How does blockchain technology improve traceability in industries with stringent
regulatory requirements like pharmaceuticals and food?
5. Evaluate the challenges and considerations in implementing blockchain technology in
existing supply chain networks.
Noordhoek et al. (2018) - "A Simulation–Optimization Approach for a Service-
Constrained Multi-Echelon Distribution Network"
1. What are the key challenges in optimizing inventory levels in multi-echelon
distribution networks?
2. Explain the simulation-optimization approach used by Noordhoek et al. for managing
inventory policies.
3. Compare the Nested Bisection Search (NBS) and Scatter Search (SS) methods in
terms of their effectiveness and computational costs.
4. How did the real-life application of the model to a Dutch retailer provide managerial
insights?
5. Discuss the implications of extending this model to include stochastic lead times or
multi-item networks.
Benjamin Knight and Dmitry Mitrofanov - "Why You Should Warn Customers When
You’re Running Low on Stock"
1. How did informing customers about low stock levels affect customer behavior
according to the study?
2. What are the long-term impacts of transparency about stock availability on customer
loyalty and revenue?
3. Discuss the psychological effects of scarcity and herding in retail as mentioned in the
article.
4. Evaluate the ethical considerations of using scarcity tactics in marketing.
5. What strategies can retailers implement to manage customer expectations during
stockouts effectively?
1. What are the main characteristics of functional products according to Fisher, and how
do they influence supply chain strategies?
2. How does Fisher differentiate between efficient and responsive supply chains?
3. What potential inefficiencies might arise from mismatching a product type with its
supply chain strategy?
4. Discuss the impact of demand predictability on supply chain design as outlined by
Fisher.
5. Can you give examples of innovative products and explain why they benefit from
responsive supply chains?
Fuller et al. (1993) - "Tailored Logistics: The Next Advantage"
1. Why do Fuller, O'Connor, and Rawlinson believe that a one-size-fits-all approach to
logistics is inadequate?
2. What are the advantages of segmenting logistics strategies according to different
customer profiles?
3. How can integrating logistics into strategic planning enhance a firm's value
proposition?
4. Discuss the role of real-time tracking and reliable transportation in logistical
capabilities.
5. Explain the tailored logistics approach and how it leads to superior customer
satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Shih (2020) - "Global Supply Chains in a Post-Pandemic World"
1. What key strategies does Willy C. Shih suggest for building resilient supply chains
post-pandemic?
2. Discuss the concept of "China-plus-one" strategy and its relevance in today's
geopolitical climate.
3. How can technological innovations like automation and additive manufacturing
improve supply chain flexibility?
4. Evaluate the pros and cons of holding safety stock as a strategy against supply chain
disruptions.
5. How does Shih recommend firms balance the costs of resilience with consumer
demand for low prices?
Lee (2002) - "Aligning Supply Chain Strategies with Product Uncertainties"
1. What is Lee’s two-dimensional model for aligning supply chain strategies, and what
factors does it include?
2. Explain the differences between risk-hedging and agile supply chains according to
Lee.
3. How can information sharing reduce uncertainties in supply chains?
4. Discuss the role of collaboration in managing both supply and demand uncertainties.
5. Why is it important for companies to customize their supply chain strategies based on
their specific uncertainties?
, Eruguz et al. (2016) - "A Comprehensive Survey of Guaranteed-Service Models for
Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization"
1. What are the main features of the Guaranteed-Service Model (GSM) in supply chain
management?
2. How have the modeling extensions evolved to better reflect dynamic industry
demands?
3. Discuss the various solution methods developed for the GSM and their effectiveness.
4. What industrial applications have benefited most from the GSM?
5. Compare the GSM and the Stochastic-Service Model (SSM) in terms of application
and suitability for different industries.
Vishal Gaur and Abhinav Gaiha - "Building a Transparent Supply Chain"
1. What are the main limitations of traditional supply chain information systems, as
discussed by Gaur and Gaiha?
2. Explain how blockchain technology can address the issues of visibility, coordination,
and traceability in supply chains.
3. Discuss the impact of real-time data sharing on supply chain efficiency and the role of
blockchain in this process.
4. How does blockchain technology improve traceability in industries with stringent
regulatory requirements like pharmaceuticals and food?
5. Evaluate the challenges and considerations in implementing blockchain technology in
existing supply chain networks.
Noordhoek et al. (2018) - "A Simulation–Optimization Approach for a Service-
Constrained Multi-Echelon Distribution Network"
1. What are the key challenges in optimizing inventory levels in multi-echelon
distribution networks?
2. Explain the simulation-optimization approach used by Noordhoek et al. for managing
inventory policies.
3. Compare the Nested Bisection Search (NBS) and Scatter Search (SS) methods in
terms of their effectiveness and computational costs.
4. How did the real-life application of the model to a Dutch retailer provide managerial
insights?
5. Discuss the implications of extending this model to include stochastic lead times or
multi-item networks.
Benjamin Knight and Dmitry Mitrofanov - "Why You Should Warn Customers When
You’re Running Low on Stock"
1. How did informing customers about low stock levels affect customer behavior
according to the study?
2. What are the long-term impacts of transparency about stock availability on customer
loyalty and revenue?
3. Discuss the psychological effects of scarcity and herding in retail as mentioned in the
article.
4. Evaluate the ethical considerations of using scarcity tactics in marketing.
5. What strategies can retailers implement to manage customer expectations during
stockouts effectively?
