TACN1 Unit 8

What is the primary focus of logistics?

• 1. Human resource management

• 1. Efficient flow of goods and services

• 1. Marketing and advertising

• 1. Financial management

What is the main advantage of the pull strategy? 

• 1. Reduced inventory levels and waste

• Increased production capacity

• 1. Improved customer service

• Lower transportation costs

A limitation of push strategy that is mentioned

• Unpredictable changes in Customer demands

•  Better Inventory control

• Reduce the risk of stock-outs

• 1. Reduced Lead time

In push strategy, the lack of real-time data exchange and collaboration can lead to

• Accurate view of market demands

• Quick and reliable delivery

• Adaptable to the dynamic market conditions

• Inaccurate forecasts, delayed responses and inefficient operations

A case study of pull strategy that is mentioned

•  ZARA

• APPLE

• GOOGLE

• NIKE

A benefit of pull strategy that is mentioned

• Risk of Stockouts

• Flexibility

• Over reliance on data

• Higher production costs

What stage does Dell use the push strategy?

• Component Manufacturing

• Delivery

• Customer Service

• Design

What stage does Dell use the pull strategy?

• Component Manufacturing

• Assemblance & Delivery

• Design

• 1. Customer Service

A case study of push strategy that is mentioned:

• Unilever

• Cocacola

• LEGO

• Pepsico

Challenges of LEGO's push strategy:

• Overstock Risk

• Supply Chain Complexity

• Forecasting Accuracy

• All the answers mentioned