Supply Chain

Read the article titled, “Americans Have No Idea What the Supply Chain Really Is” authored by Amanda Mull in The Atlantic (link below):

Americans Have No Idea What the Supply Chain Really Is

If you are the first student to post a response to this thread: Discuss one issue presented in the article and discuss a way to mitigate the issue (avoided or lessen the impact). Your answer must define the issue, discuss possible mitigation, and provide supporting external evidence and/or examples. After completing this post, follow the “If you are not the first student to post a response to this thread” instructions two times for a total of three postings to this discussion board.

If you are not the first student to post a response to this thread: Choose one of your colleagues’ posts and either support or discount the mitigation suggested using new external supporting evidence. You may not recite evidence already presented in the discussion. Next, discuss a different issue and discuss a way to mitigate the issue (avoided or lessen the impact). Your answer must define the issue, discuss possible mitigation, and provide supporting external evidence and/or examples. Repeat this step until you have a total of three postings to this discussion board.

Cite all external evidence in your narrative and provide a list of references cited. Discussion posts not supported with evidence or uncited evidence will receive lower grades.

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1. A supply chain consists of all parties involved, directly or indirectly, in fulfilling a customer’s request. Explain with an imaginary Saudi manufacturing company. – (5Marks)

2. Why in the current modern trade, the integration of economic affairs from design to completion is an important priority for every Manufacturing Companies?- (5Marks)

3. Define the parties involved directly and indirectly in the supply chain and their role in the smooth running of the business? -(5Marks)

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From Book “Logistics Clusters” Chapter 6 Infrastructure by Sheffi, address the following prompts. (Please read
the guidelines below before posting.)
Summarize the case.
What benefits did the case point out?
What are some consequences/risks of this case?
What would you suggest to further improve this process or extend it to other industries?