Consult the course Textbook $"$ SUPPLY CHAIN LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT" by Donald J$.$ Bowersox

Case $2$: Woodmere Products $($questions $1-4,$ page $170)$

From Woodmere$$s perspective, the HomeHelp partnership offers substantial rewards, but at a price. This case demonstrates the all$-$encompassing change that is sometimes required for a firm to maintain long$-$term competitive success. Change is very difficult to achieve in organizations large and small. Laborers, managers, and executives alike establish $$comfort zones that are difficult to break. The Case follows John Smith as he first studies the potential benefits of refocusing production and logistics strategies before promoting the idea to top management.

What are the major business propositions for Woodmere and HomeHelp to consider in evaluating this proposal? Is time$-$based logistics the right strategy for each company?

What are the benefits and barriers $($short$-$ and long$-$term$)$ to this proposal for both Woodmere and HomeHelp?

What other factors need to be considered? If you were Woodmere$$s top management, what suggestions would you make to improve the current proposal for long$-$run viability?

If you were HomeHelp, would you accept or reject the proposal? Why?

Please provide complete and descriptive answers to all the questions above.