Describe the fundamental similarities and difference between procurement, manufacturing, and customer relationship management performance cycles as they relate to logistical control

Describe the fundamental similarities and difference between procurement, manufacturing, and customer relationship management performance cycles as they relate to logistical control.

Discuss uncertainty as it relates to the overall logistical performance cycle. Discuss and illustrate how performance cycle variance can be controlled.

What could be gained by “stapling yourself to an order”? Be specific and illustrate your answer.

What is the potential negative or downside to the long-term Starbucks-OHL collaboration? Identify what you consider to be three major potential problems in such long-term relationships and suggest how these potential problems can be avoided or turned into a positive.