Find at least one business example of outsourcing. Explain the risks and benefits.
Find at least one business example of outsourcing. Explain the risks and benefits.
Your Topic: Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation
Assignment Details: Chapter 6 Page 137 Questions 3 & 4 and Page 138 Problems 1 & 3
3. “Find at least one business example of outsourcing. Explain the risks and benefits.
4. There has been a push in many communities to source locally. Identify the risks and benefits of sourcing globally versus locally.”
Problems 1 & 3
“Jerry’s Auto Repair is concerned about the effective use of parts inventory. His average inventory in dollars is $300,000, and cost of goods sold is $1,500,000.
What is the inventory turnover for Jerry’s Auto Repair?
Assuming 52 weeks per year, what is the weeks of supply?
What do these numbers tell you about Jerry’s inventory utilization?”
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