BookMakerCo is a large Chinese manufacturer of books written by global authors whose books are in demand and frequently get onto the bestselling lists. For this reason, BookMakerCo uses the MAKE-TO-STOCK (POSTPONEMENT/MAKE) model for two reasons. First, BookMakerCo can predict demand for its books very successfully, including those in different languages for sale in different countries. Second, each book title is rarely over-stocked or under-stocked. BookMakerCo sources the paper for the book pages and cardboard for the book covers from suppliers like PaperCo. BookMakerCo aims to reduce its carbon footprint and therefore selects internationally certified suppliers (e.g. PaperCo) that recycle paper. Recycled paper has lower carbon emissions that paper sourced by other paper companies from sustainable forestry. BookMakerCo also aims to reduce the negative environmental impact caused by its manufacturing machines and processes.

Question 1 A) Explain why the Internet of Things might or might not help BookMakerCo collect data about two (2) different types of negative environmental impact of its manufacturing. B) Explain why BookMakerCo's ERP system might or might not help BookMakerCo finalize a lifecycle assessment of its books.