Identify and describe three current trends in operations management. How do you think they will change the future of OM? (225 words, or 3 paragraphs)
What steps should an organization take to design a supply chain network? What are the key internal departments and external organizations that should be involved? What are their roles? (150–225 words, or 2–3 paragraphs)
Choose a hypothetical example of a service-based organization and illustrate how the supply chain would operate for that organization. (75–150 words, or 1–2 paragraphs)
Choose a hypothetical example of a goods-based organization and illustrate how the supply chain would operate for a product for that organization. (75–150 words, or 1–2 paragraphs)
Organizations can have multiple layers of first- and second-tier suppliers. Explain the advantages that organizations gain by having multiple layers of suppliers. Describe any disadvantages that can be brought to organizations by having multiple layers of suppliers. (75–150 words, or 1–2 paragraphs)
When an organization is determining a location choice, what sustainability issues should it consider? What ethical issues should be considered? (150–225 words, or 2–3 paragraphs)
