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Devry GSCM540 Week 1 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2
DQ 1
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Purchasing
Function (graded)
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Discuss the issue of
centralization versus decentralization as it applies to the purchasing
function. Be sure to discuss the relative advantages and disadvantages of each.
DQ 2
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Purchasing
Integration (graded)
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It has been suggested
that the purchasing function should be integrated with the strategic and
competitive goals of the firm. Using your own organization as a reference
point, discuss how well its purchasing function is integrated. Be sure to
explain the benefits and weaknesses of the current arrangement.
Devry GSCM540 Week 2 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2
DQ 1
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Quality
Function (graded)
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There are at least
three expert views of the quality function. Define the one you agree with and
explain why.
DQ 2
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Inventory
Management and Just-In-Time Inventory (graded)
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What are the
differences between the classical EOQ inventory system and MRP? Give an example
of a where you should choose one over the other and explain why.
Devry GSCM540 Week 3 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2
DQ 1
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Purchasing
Procedures (graded)
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What are reverse
auctions and EDI? How have they changed the purchasing function? Find an
example of a company using reverse auctions to explain your answer.
DQ 2
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Supplier’s
Information (graded)
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What are some of the
ways in which you can get information about your suppliers? Explain which you
feel to be most effective and why.
Devry GSCM540 Week 4 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2
DQ 1
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Make
Versus Buy (graded)
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What is meant by make
or buy? Then describe some of the key make or buy success factors and explain
what factors make this decision process difficult.
DQ 2
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Outsourcing
(graded)
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Given the popularity
of an “America First” mentality toward industry, there are potential public
relations risks to an outsourcing decision. Explain how a company can justify a
decision to outsource to (a) its shareholders and (b) the general community?
Devry GSCM540 Week 5 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2
DQ 1
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Differences
Between Six-Sigma, Statistical Process Control, and Taguchi Methods (graded)
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Discuss the
differences between six-sigma, statistical process control, and Taguchi
methods. Provide examples where one would be more useful than the others and
explain why.
DQ 2
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Learning
Curve Phenomenon and Theory (graded)
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Discuss what is meant
by the learning curve phenomenon and the assumptions that drive learning curve
theory. Provide some examples of how the firm can implement and utilize
learning curve theory.
Devry GSCM540 Week 6 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2
DQ 1
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Supplier
Partnerships and Supply Chain Power (graded)
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What are some of the
challenges in establishing a supply partnership? Be sure to discuss both the
operational and interpersonal issues that can complicate these relationships.
DQ 2
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Bargaining
and Negotiations (graded)
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Discuss the
differences between distributive and integrative bargaining. Explain how you
determine which is best for what type of purchasing negotiations and how you
would go about creating the appropriate psychological environment to make those
negotiations successful.
Devry GSCM540 Week 7 Discussion DQ 1 & DQ 2
DQ 1
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Legal
Aspect of Purchasing (graded)
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What things does a
purchasing agent need to consider in order to ensure that he or she is not
exposing the company to undue contractual risks?
DQ 2
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Global
Sourcing (graded)
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Discuss the behavioral
and cultural issues that a purchasing agent needs to be aware of in order to
ensure a successful global sourcing program. Explain how best to manage these
issues
Devry GSCM540 ALL Weeks Case Paper
Devry GSCM540 Week 2 Case Paper
Case: MARS (D) #15
Questions
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What were MARS total
costs per year prior to the new price structure when the diesel engine price
was $4,800? Was Mars’s using the EOQ method?
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With the volume
purchase discounts and warehouse constraints, what is the best ordering
quantity?
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With the change in
supplier and the resulting addition of volume purchase discounts and different
transportation rates, how are costs and EOQs affected?
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What is the difference
between all-unit quantity discount and incremental discount schedules? How
would the costs and EOQs differ? Which would be preferable assuming that both
share the same cost figures?
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How will these changes
impact the Lean Manufacturing Philosophy at MARS? What would be the resulting
changes in inventory levels?
Devry GSCM540 Week 3 Case Paper
Case Study
Case: The ARMS Procurement System at Tustin State University #3
Questions
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Use flow diagrams to
show the differences between the new and old system.
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How should Christina
solve the errors in the ARMS purchasing module? How do you recommend searching
through 280,000 vendor catalogs?
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There are also a
significant number of errors in the vendor database. The ARMS system cannot
decipher between a vendor’s billing address and its shipping address. What
should you recommend?
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If the invoice does
not match the purchase order exactly, the account clerk and purchasing must
research the purchase order and identify where the error occurred. What is your
recommendation?
Devry GSCM540 Week 4 Case Paper
Case Study
Case: Firebird Electric, U.S. #11
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Calculate the
differences between make, buy, and outsourcing decisions, and provide your
recommended option.
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How should the
suppliers be selected if the buy option is chosen? Give a step-by-step approach
to the selection and evaluation process.
Devry GSCM540 Week 5 Case Paper
Case Study
Case: Carter Systems Canada, Inc. #9
Questions:
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How does the cost
breakdown of the previous orders and Mr. Travis’ estimate differ? What can be
inferred about the nature of the new product from the cost breakdown
estimation?
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How can each item of a
cost breakdown be interpreted in regard to each other and the quoted company?
Of all the cost breakdown items, which items are more important and open to
negotiation?
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What factors might
have caused the variance between D & G Technologies’ quotation and Mr.
Travis’ estimate? Between D & G Technologies’ quotation and Bell Systems’
quotation? Between SOT and the two lowest quotes?
·
In light of your
answer to the above question, what conclusions can you draw concerning (a) the
reliability and usefulness of cost estimates made by the buyer, and (b) the
value to be gained from the comparison of one supplier’s quotation with the
others?
Devry GSCM540 Week 6 Case Paper
Case Study
Case: TEMKO Earthmovers #23
Questions:
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What could be inferred
about the supplier market conditions from the response for the request for
quote? How would the supplier market conditions influence the decision to
expand outsourcing policy?
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Discuss and define the
difference between single sourcing and sole sourcing in regard to the
relationship between TEMKO and ACE Manufacturing. Include an evaluation of ACE
Manufacturing’s requests and what could be inferred from them.
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According to ACE
Manufacturing, what would the resulting cost reduction from outsourcing to ACE
Manufacturing be? Discuss the probable sources of this cost reduction. What
would be the consequence of exploiting these sources to TEMKO and ACE
Manufacturing?
Devry GSCM540 Week 7 Case Paper
Case Study
Case: Eastern Waves, Inc. #10
Questions:
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As Jon James, please
write a critique analyzing the situation in Malaysia for Mr. Patton. What
recommendations do you suggest?
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How can Code C avoid
future sourcing disruptions? How should Code C critically analyze future global
sourcing alternatives?
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