Donna Is Going to Open Her Own Restaurant, and She

question 49

Essay

Donna is going to open her own restaurant, and she is concerned that she gets off to a good start. She feels that the "leading" function of management is probably going to be the most difficult part of her new job. Why would she feel this way?

---

Definitions:

Supply Chain

The entire system of producing and delivering a product or service, from the supplier of raw materials to the end customer.

Safety Inventory

Extra inventory held to guard against uncertainty in demand or supply, ensuring adequacy of stock to meet customer orders without interruption.

Physically Aggregating

The process of collecting and assembling goods from various sources to streamline distribution or processing.

Carrier's Decisions

The choices made by transportation companies regarding route selection, pricing, service levels, and capacity management.