Pilani Bakery Limited $($PBL$)$ makes different types of bakery items and sells its

product in different parts of Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab with distributors and

retailers in the distribution system. The suppliers to PBL have the ability to supply

raw material for any kind of demand and its variability. Now the company wants

to integrate the different members through a mobile based IT system. This

proposed IT system will create a complete information visibility across supply

chain.

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After IT system implementation, draw the cycle view of the supply chain and

show the push$/$pull boundary.

Thecompany is now facing two major issues. The first issue is to introduce the

bakery items to Delhi as a market expansion strategy whereas second issue is to

reduce the flow time and inventory of bakery items in the distribution network.

Mention the issue that can be better planned using mathematical model. The

answer should be supported with proper justification.

What will happen to the ratio of demand variability to order variability after

implementation of IT system? Give your answer with proper justification.