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<strong>BSOP</strong> <strong>334</strong> <strong>Week</strong> 5 <strong>Homework</strong><br />
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Chapter 12: Discussion and Review Questions: 11, 14, 15, & 16 (p. 542)<br />
11. Briefly describe MRP II and closed-loop MRP.<br />
14. If seasonal variations are present, is their incorporation into MRP fairly simple or fairly<br />
difficult? Explain briefly.<br />
15. How does the purpose of ERP differ from the purpose of MRP II?<br />
16. What are some unforeseen costs of ERP?<br />
Chapter 15: Discussion and Review Questions: 5, 9, & 11 (p. 695)<br />
5. What is the bullwhip effect, and why does it occur? How can it be overcome?<br />
9. What impact has e-business had on supply chain management?<br />
11. What are some of the trade-offs that might be factors in designing a supply chain?