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 Self-  assessment  questions

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Define supply chain management; how does it relate to:

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logistics;

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the value chain concept;

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value networks?

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Chapter 6  Supply chain management

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What is the difference between a push orientation to the value chain and pull 

orientation?

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How can information systems support the supply chain?

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What are the key strategic options in supply chain management?

Essay and discussion questions

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How does electronic communications enable restructuring of the value chain 

network?

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‘The concept of a linear value chain is no longer tenable with the advent of elec‑

tronic commerce.’ Discuss.

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Select an industry of your choice and analyse how business‑to‑business exchanges 

will change the supply chain.

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‘In the end business all comes down to supply chain vs supply chain.’ Discuss.

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Select a retailer of your choice and analyse their strategy for management of the 

upstream and downstream supply chain.