Instructions: Read the story below. Then answer the questions that follow. Each question tests a specific SCM principle illustrated in the narrative. Assume you are the new Supply Chain Director. Part 1: The Glory Days (Forecasting & Demand Planning) The Story: FreshFruit Co. was a mid-sized distributor of organic tropical fruit in the Midwest. For a decade, they used a simple rule: "Order 20% more than last year’s same month." It worked well until a viral TikTok video featured their "Dragon Fruit & Lychee Smoothie Bowl." Overnight, demand for dragon fruit exploded by 600%.
Calculate the total landed cost of this disaster using the data below. Then recommend a specific inventory policy (e.g., Fixed Order Quantity, Periodic Review, or Just-in-Time) for perishable goods, and explain how your chosen policy would prevent the FIFO failure. supply chain management midterm exam questions
Meanwhile, a small farm in Costa Rica ( RioAzul ) offered better quality and a flexible contract. But switching would trigger a $200,000 penalty to break the VietDelta deal. Instructions: Read the story below
Explain the trade-off between environmental sustainability goals and operational performance (cost, quality, speed) in this case. Describe one real, verifiable method (e.g., life cycle assessment, circular supply chain, or third-party certification like B Corp) that FreshFruit should have used before launching Project GreenLeaf to avoid the greenwashing accusation. Part 6: The Digital Pivot (Technology & Integration) The Story: A new interim CEO was hired—you. You implement a cloud-based SCM platform that connects suppliers, warehouses, and retailers in real time. Within 3 months, you reduce spoilage to 8%, cut freight costs by 22%, and forecast accuracy improves to 89%. But the old warehouse manager quits, complaining, "You’re replacing human intuition with robots." Assume you are the new Supply Chain Director