物流经济学 习题集(英文).doc

Unit 1 introduction 1. Basic terms and concepts PD ILM SCM MRP MRPII ERP LSP MTO SKU LT Trade-off Integration Core competence Discuss the barriers in logistics management and supply chain management a firm will encounter to implement them, what is your suggestions to cope with these difficulties? What are the potentials in exploit logistics “dark continent”? Why competition in the market is between SC rather between firms? What are the strategy aspects of logistics? Give example(s) to illustrate how a company leveraged competitive advantage by exploit logistics or SCM. Unit 2 Inbound Logistics Basic terms and concepts Inbound logistics (Material management) JIT MPS BOM IRF(ISF) EOQ OEM Cycle time (performance cycle) Compare and contrast three different stages (approaches) in purchasing. What is the difference between dependent and independent demand? Compare JIT attitude with traditional behavior. Unit 3 Outbound Logistics Terms and concepts Availability Stockout frequency Fill rate Order shipped complete Basic service Zero defect service Value added service “shrinking service window” customer focused services promotion-focused services manufacturing –focused service time-focused service What is the objective of a logistics (PD) function and how it interfaced with marketing function? Explain the fundamental trade-off between customer service costs and benefits. How are trade-offs justified? Discuss ways to measure and track availability. Identify ways a firm can develop malfunction/recovery contingency plans to proactively manage crisis situations. what are the important logistical concerns during the introduction stage of a product’s life cycle? During growth? During saturation-maturity stage? During obsolescence-decline stage? 7. Fill in the table below: (Table 1, 2, 3 are three Regional Distribution Centers, while table 4 is Central Distribution Center) Table 1 － RDC1 BOH week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Gross requirements 50 50 60 70 80 70 60 50 Scheduled re