OMGT2221- Introduction to Logistics and Supply Chain

Questions:
1. Using the quadrant technique,
(a) Categorise the items that KP Corporation purchases.
(b) Describe the rationale for each item you have identified in each category.
2. Based on the information provided,
(a) Critically analyse how the distinctive distribution features of KP Corporation
provide a competitive advantage or disadvantage to the company.
(b) Do you agree to use a 3PL for its transportation in Spain? Why or why not? If you
do not agree to use a 3PL, discuss how KP Corporation can improve its
transportation services. Why would you choose such an option/options rather than a
3PL?
3. Based on the information provided,
(a) What are the major challenges you see in the supply chain of KP corporation?
(b) Discuss how relationships and collaboration with supply chain partners can help the
company to overcome such challenges.
4. Considering the business needs/problems of KP Corporation,
(a) Discuss how the company could be benefited from implementing the latest supply
chain technology.
(b) What sort of supply chain execution software and applications could be
implemented to improve the flow of products along the supply chain of the company,
and how?

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