1. Importance of Logistics: Did it surprise you that logistics have such an important economic impact? Why or why not?
2. Information in Logistics Management: In support of inbound and outbound logistics, in what ways can information be helpful in logistics and supply chain management?
3. Inventory Balances: What makes it difficult for managers to achieve the proper balance of inventory?
4. Location of Facilities and Cost: How have cost considerations influenced facility location decisions?
5. Outsourcing Strategy: Is outsourcing advantageous? If so, to whom? If not, why so?
6. Warehouse vs. DCs vs. Cross Docking Facilities: Distinguish among warehouses, distribution centers, and cross-docking facilities.
7. Demand and Order Management Relationship: What is the relationship between demand management, order management, and customer service?
8. Importance of Transportation Management: Why is transportation important to a firm’s supply chain operations?
