Read the 3M Canada: The Health Care Supply Chain Case study (available via Ares) In your assignment, respond to the following questions:

1. Evaluate the costs of the current distribution systems and a direct-to-hospital supply chain in terms of storage, order fulfillment, customer service, transportation and warehouse handling.

2. Besides the costs, what other factors should be taken into consideration?

3. As Scott Davis, what recommendations would you make to Matt Pepe and why?