How Can and Why Should a Firm Link S&OP Throughout

question 44

Essay

How can and why should a firm link S&OP throughout the supply chain?

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Definitions:

Conditioned Response

A learned reaction to a previously neutral stimulus that has become associated with an unconditioned stimulus through conditioning.

Operant Behaviors

Actions or behaviors that are influenced by their consequences, such as rewards or punishments.

Respondent Behaviors

Actions that are automatic responses to stimuli, typically reflexive and not under conscious control.

Unconditioned Responses

Automatic, natural reactions to a stimulus that occur without any prior learning or conditioning.