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This Tutorial contains 2 Papers of this Assignment (written in
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GSCM 520 Week 1 Case Study The Tao of Timbuk2
GSCM520 Case Study The Tao of Timbuk 2
Case—The Tao of Timbuk2 (p. 43)
In a three-page paper, answer the following.
Consider the two categories of products that Timbuk2 to makes and
sells. For the custom messenger bag, what are the key competitive
dimensions that are driving sales? Are their competitive priorities
different for the new laptop bags sourced in China?
Compare the assembly line in China to that in San Francisco along
the following dimensions: (1) volume or rate of production, (2)
required skill of the workers, (3) level of automation, and (4) amount
of raw material and finished goods inventory.
Draw two diagrams, one depicting the supply chain for those projects
sourced in China and the other depicting the bags purchased in San
Francisco. Show all the major steps, including raw material,
manufacturing, finished goods, distribution inventory, and
transportation. Other than manufacturing costs, what other course
should Timbuk2 consider when making the sourcing decision?
Review the the Tao of Timbuk2 case study on page 43 in the textbook.
You can find the questions for this case study in Doc Sharing.
Compose an APA-formatted Word document, no more than three
pages in length; please answer each of the questions in the presented
case study
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GSCM 520 Week 1 Quiz