Inventory Planning

  1. Inventory Planning

Read the Case: Reebok NFL Replica Jerseys: A Case for Postponement (p. 172-177). Given the uncertainty of fan demand associated with a team or player, how should a manufactured of sports apparel like Reebok approach inventory planning? What happens when a player or team suddenly loses their fan base?

  1. Push-Pull

Compare and contrast the push-pull strategy used in supply chain management and in what specific ways can it impact the manufacturing process?