1. Explain five (5) types of waste (or muda) that often occur in firms which must be eliminated in implementing lean systems.

2. Explain five (5) process considerations in lean systems.

3. Explain each of the basic time series patterns in forecasting demand.

4. Explain three (3) pressures for small inventories and three (3) pressures for large inventories.

5. Explain the supply chain efficiency curve and how it can be improved.

6. Explain five (5) outsourcing decision factors.

7. Explain three (3) factors that a service and three (3) factors that a manufacturing firm must consider when making location decisions.

8. Supply chains can have disruptions. List and briefly explain three (3) internal and three (3) external factors.

9. Explain the steps in managing sustainable supply chains.