Required: A. What advantage does Zara gain against the competition by having a very responsive supply chain? (3 marks) B. Why has Inditex chosen to have both in-house manufacturing and outsourced manufacturing? (4 marks) C. Why does Zara source products with uncertain demand from local manufacturers and products with predictable demand from Asian manufacturers ? 5 marks) D. Why is Zara building a new distribution centre as its sales grow? Is it better to have the new distribution centre near the existing one, or at a completely different location? (4 marks) E. What advantage does Zara gain from replenishing its stores twice a week compared to a less frequent schedule? (4 marks) (Total 20 marks)
Required: A. What advantage does Zara gain against the competition by having a very responsive supply chain? (3 marks) B. Why has Inditex chosen to have both in-house manufacturing and outsourced manufacturing? (4 marks) C. Why does Zara source products with uncertain demand from local manufacturers and products with predictable demand from Asian manufacturers ? 5 marks) D. Why is Zara building a new distribution centre as its sales grow? Is it better to have the new distribution centre near the existing one, or at a completely different location? (4 marks) E. What advantage does Zara gain from replenishing its stores twice a week compared to a less frequent schedule? (4 marks) (Total 20 marks)
