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For each discussion question respond with a 200-word response and include an outside source or one from the book.

Authors: Coyle, J.J., Langley, C.J., Gibson, B.J., Novack, R.A.

Title: Supply Chain Management: A Logistics Perspective. (10th edition).

Published:2016 Mason, OH; South-Western Cengage Learning.

ISBN:978-1305859975

Question #1 Why is sustainability such a complex and challenging issue for organizations? How can they simplify these challenges from a supply chain perspective? You can use your own company or one you know of as an example.

Question #2 Discuss the role of information in the supply chain and how it supports supply chain planning and execution. You can use your own company or one you know of as an example.

Question #3 Discuss the role of distribution in the supply chain. Provide examples of how distribution operations can positively and negatively impact supply chain performance. You can use your own company or one you know of as an example.

Question #4 Describe the major challenges faced by transportation managers in the current environment. If possible, use your own company as an example. Discuss how to mitigate the challenges that you enumerate.

Question #5 A key part of the procurement process is the selection of suppliers. What criteria are commonly used in this selection process? Which criteria should be given the highest priority? Why? You can use your own company or one you know of as an example.

Question #6 Customer service is often viewed as the primary interface between logistics and marketing. Discuss the nature of this interface and how it might be changing. You can use your own company or one you know of as an example.