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MRP II & ERP (graded) |
How does an MRP-II system or an ERP system help a company be more successful in managing its business and achieving its strategic objectives? Relate this to actual situations of companies you are familiar with.
Supply Chain Management (graded) |
It is said that successful supply chain management will help the various organizations that are part of the same supply chain operate like a flock of birds, which can suddenly turn in unison as the lead birds change direction! Please elaborate on this saying, and explain why is this good for those organizations, the end user, and the industry at large? How does it work?
Rough-Cut Capacity Planning (graded) |
Compare and contrast rough-cut capacity planning with CRP.
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CRP (graded)
How does CRP relate to the MPS? How does a nervous MPS affect CRP?
Lean Systems (graded) |
What are the three basic principles of lean systems, and how do they support each other in achieving lean-system goals?
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Global Competitiveness in Operations (graded) |
It is said that the U.S. economy is turning into a service economy, as opposed to service and manufacturing. Much of U.S. manufacturing has been outsourced to cheap labor markets, which also operate at higher productivity levels than U.S. manufacturing. Is this a lost battle, or can we regain our advantage? Suggest some strategies and tactics that may make this possible.
