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Chapter 11.S, Problem 8P
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To calculate: The bullwhip measure for Company STM.
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To calculate: The bullwhip measure for Company STM if they had made a perfect
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Which of the following statements regarding foreast sharing game is INCORRECT?
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QUESTION 2
Assume that the firm can source from 2 faraway suppliers (each has Lead time = 4 months, capacity=60 k) and 2 Closeby suppliers (each Lead time =0 month, capacity=40k). The sales season starts in May. Which of the following statements regarding sourcing is INCORRECT?
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Question 6 (ABC Analysis)
Use the information provided below and classifies the inventory items according to the ABC classification.
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Annual demand:
Unit Price N$:
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1000
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800
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