Multiechelon describes a system for the distribution of the distribution of automotive spare parts. The analyst was hired Norton Auto Supply Co. company improve inventory planning and control. Includes demand, cost, weight and supplier of timing information for a variety of parts. Students are asked to develop a system of inventory management, the differences between the various parts, based on relevant characteristics. "Hide
by Janice H. Hammond Source: Harvard Business School 6 pages. Publication Date: April 21, 1989. Prod. #: 689084-PDF-ENG
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