1.  What percentage of safety stock would manufacturers in the footwear industry typically produce when meeting their fall orders (“pre-books”)?

2. How many pairs of their first flip-flop sandal model did Crocs produce in 2006?

3. What was the name of the Canadian manufacturer whose shoes Crocs was reselling as of 2004, which was subsequently bought out?

Explain each of the following terms (each student may not attempt more than 3-4 terms to ensure broad participation)

Multiple Choice Answers (Choose one correct answer)

The management of an effective supply chain requires the coordination of a wide range of activities which include:

a. inbound logistics (e.g. purchasing and material releasing, inbound transportation, receiving, materials handling).
b. operations (e.g. inventory control and management, demand and supply planning, production planning).
c. outbound logistics (e.g. warehousing and distribution, outbound transportation).
d. Only a and c
e. all of the above.

Explain the following technologies, and how these are used in supply chains:

1. Extranet

2. VPN

Here is a story in the New York Times (click here) on how a company Warby Parker has created a business model of selling designer prescription glasses online. Comment on the important role played by supply chain management in the success of this idea.

Here is a diagram (sap scm) showing the different software modules used in supply chain management. Based on this, do you think MIS professionals need to understand supply chains? Why or why not?