: Chapter 4 has been updated to include applications to omni-channel retailing , expanding beyond traditional distribution network design.

Mastering Strategy with Sunil Chopra’s Supply Chain Management (7th Edition)

A: The official Pearson slide decks are typically restricted to instructors. Students may find unofficial versions on sites like Slideshare, Studocu, or Renrendoc, but these may not be complete or current.

5. Inventory Management: Economies of Scale and Safety Stocks

: Evaluating all long-term costs, not just initial purchase prices. 4. Demand Forecasting and Aggregate Planning

A: Focus on the learning objectives at the start of each chapter, then review the summary slides. Pay special attention to visual diagrams and case examples, which frequently appear on exams.

Modern PPT presentations on this edition must include slides on . Chopra highlights how fluctuations in exchange rates, geopolitical instability, and supply disruptions demand flexible capacity and redundant sourcing strategies. 4. Demand Forecasting and Aggregate Planning

Cycle inventory exists because orders are placed in lots rather than unit by unit. The 7th edition utilizes the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) model to balance material holding costs against ordering costs. It also explores quantity discounts and multi-echelon lot sizing to minimize costs across the entire supply chain. Safety Inventory (Managing Uncertainty)

Demand variations, required response times, and product variety dictate the level of implied demand uncertainty.

When designing a distribution network, firms must choose between several structural models:

: Strategies for managing cycle and safety inventory, as well as optimizing transportation and sourcing decisions. www.pearson.com Where to Find Resources