W2 – 2

Prior to beginning work on this discussion,

• Read Chapter 3 and Chapter 7 of your course text.
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In your initial post, consider the advantages and disadvantages of using collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment (CPFR) in managing production and purchasing processes. What are the advantages and the disadvantages of CPFR? What types of businesses would gain the greatest benefit from using CPFR?

Guided Response: Review several of your peers posts. Respond to at least two of your fellow students posts in a substantive manner, and provide information or perspective based on your experience. You are encouraged to post your required replies earlier in the week to promote more meaningful and interactive discourse in this discussion forum. Continue to monitor the discussion forum until 11:59 p.m. (in the time zone in which you reside) on Day 7 and respond with robust dialogue to anyone who replies to your initial post. Each of your responses to your classmates should be at least 100 words in length.