Receiving, stocking, order processing, and shipping are interdependent on each other within the warehouse and interconnected with others in the supply chain. A supply chain performance measure is the perfect order - right product to the right customer in the right quantity at the right time and in the right condition.

This discussion question is: Do you think the idea of a perfect order is a realistic operational goal? Answer either yes or no (no middle ground) and give three reasons to support your opinion. Your Opinion Voice your opinion in the main post and state three reasons to support your opinion. You are to form your own opinion and reasons and not just summarize articles you may have found online. Incorporate your research into your reasoning.

In addition, keep in mind these requirements for your main post:

Support your reasons with at least two outside sources not given to you in this course.

Use in-text citations so we know where in your main post you use the information you found.

Include the URLs at the end of your post in case we want to read more from your source.

If you have a personal experience include it but it is not required.

Main Post (300-word minimum)

Your subject line should give us an indication of the content of the message (e.g., Perfect Order is [or is not] a realistic operational goal)

Use the 5-Paragraph Format o Paragraph 1: Set the context. Then state your opinion and three reasons in a few words. IMPORTANT: The last sentence of the first paragraph should preview your three reasons in one sentence. It should look like this: "I think the perfect order metric is a realistic operational goal because ____, ____, and _____.

Paragraph 2: Explain Reason 1

Paragraph 3: Explain Reason 2

Paragraph 5: Explain Reason 3

Paragraph 5: Summarize your message