Why is SCM a strategy? How is SMC designed as a strategy to gain a competitive edge? How is a strategy’s success measured? Expound on this topic and give examples throughout. Use appropriate terminology and concepts learned in the text.

Write about networking and system design in regard to SCM. How does TOC apply? How does ERP apply? How are elements of the supply chain integrated? Expound on this topic and give examples throughout. Use appropriate terminology and concepts learned in the text.

Why is marketing such an important function in the supply chain? How does one define a customer and what is the VOC? Expound on this topic and give examples throughout. Use appropriate terminology and concepts learned in the text.