Term

Two primary causes of a lack of supply chain coordination are _____________.

Definition

Information distortion and local optimization

Term

With ________________ inventory is placed at the retailer and owned by the supplier. The retailer specifies a service level and shares demand information while the supplier makes all inventory decisions.

Definition

Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI)

Term

______________ are important for effective supply chain coordination to succeed in practice.

Definition

Top management commitment, dedicated resources, and emphasis on communication and trust.