What are the performance measures for systems distributing:

1. cosmetics;

2. milk;

3. automobiles?

Why do the measures for the above products differ?

How does inventory management interact with transport in the distribution of:

1. domestic gas;

2. garden furniture?

How would one assess delivery reliability for the delivery of water? How does it differ from that of fashion clothing?

Identify two products for which delivery speed is the priority and two for which delivery reliability is the priority. Contrast their distribution systems.

When might order reliability be an order winner? Give an example.

Given that sale of garden sprinklers over recent quarters is:

determine the centred moving average.

For the sales figures in the previous table, by calculating the seasonal factors determine the trend.

If demand rather than sales data had been available what differences might be expected?

Why is order tracking important in distribution?

In what situation would judgemental forecasting be appropriate? Give an example.

How has the combination of telecommunications and computing technology affected the way goods are ordered by a small retailer?

What are the main purposes of holding stock?

Why can free stock become negative? What actions does it suggest?

Compare and contrast the use of average and standard costing...