1- Explain the concepts of:
a- Inventory risk pooling (half page)
b- Centralized and decentralized inventory reflecting on the positives and negatives of each. (half page)
2- Use the data provided in the accompanying spreadsheets (check the excel attachment) to analyze and explain how can SG optimize its SCM network through the following strategies:
a. Centralizing its inventory. (half page)
b. Outsourcing its transportation. (half page)
c. Considering different warehouse strategies for different product types. (1 page)
3- If SG conducts S&OP, which problem will it fix? And what information is missing in the case to conduct it? (1 page)
4- Identify all the risks facing SG and provide mitigation strategies. (1 page)
