Questions:

Please answer the following questions below. Each response must be 175-250 words and include a reference for each response. Please no plagiarism and provide an original response.

1. What are the different disciplines within a typical supply chain? Compare the various supply chain segments within your own sphere of influence or a company with which you are familiar.

2. Why is operations management relevant to managers in other organization functions? Base your discussion on your experience of operations within your organization or an organization with which you are familiar. For example, talk with the operations manager in your organization and find out what he/she says, what he/she does, and how he/she works with the organization including the marketing, financial, personnel, and purchasing functions.

3. Discuss the strategic importance of layout decisions. How can a particular layout affect a company's strategic goals? Provide some specific examples from industry.

4. Name the five types of customer-introduced variability and discuss options that let companies offer a high level of accommodation at low cost or reduced variability without damaging the service experience. Provide your rationale and at least one source.