1. Explain briefly the importance of SCM in detail
2. Discuss the major drivers of SCM 3. Explain the factors influencing the SCM design decision 4. Explain the case study of Dell in meeting the market competitive challenges 5. Explain the structural framework of SCM 6. Explain the case study of Deccan airways- wrt enablers 7. Explain the firm strategy of vertical integration and how it established breakthroughs in SCM 8. Write a short note on (a)Cross-docking and its importance and (ii)outsourcing and its importance 9. Explain the challenges faced as a Supply chain manager associated with global and outsourcing 10. Explain the framework for Make/buy and why it is important 11. Write a short note on Warehouse in SCM 12. Write a short note on facility decisions 13. Brief out supply chain challenges associated with warehouse faced nu FMCG industry 14.Write a short note on strategic alliances 15.What are the factors influencing distribution network design 16.Briefly discuss supply chain network design using decision tree. 17. Explain any four design options for distribution network design. 18.Albatross Hub industries is a fabrication unit in Bengaluru. Where 50 tons stainless steel is processed per day, and converted to final products. Stainless steel is supplied by three different suppliers located within 100 km from the manufacturing plant. AH Industries supplies 10 tons of produced products daily to Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Goa. Questions: 1. What should be the inventory policy for raw material and finished stainless steel goods. 2. What outbound transportation you suggest? 3. Should they have a warehouse facility? Justify. 19.What are the various modes of transportations and their features to have better traffic management system? 20.Explain any four design options for distribution network design.