Appalachian State University - SCM 3660 Chapter 7 1)Discuss the role of manufacturing in the supply chain

Appalachian State University - SCM 3660

Chapter 7

1)Discuss the role of manufacturing in the supply chain.

2.         Explain the relationship between production lead times and level of customization

provided.

3.         What changes are needed to move from mass production to mass customization?

4.         Compare mass production and mass customization on the basis of cost, quality, lead time, and flexibility.

5.         What is the difference between vertical integration and outsourcing?

6.         What is the difference between a transaction and a process?

7.         Describe the major trends emerging in the area of production management.

8.         Why is measuring performance along the supply chain difficult? What do you

suggest?

9.         Discuss the differences between MTS, ATO, MTO and ETO.

10.          What is the role of a manufacturing company in a supply chain?