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Indian Institute of Management Indore PGP 2012-2014 Operations Management II Assignment: Supply Chain Management at World Co. Ltd.

The following guidelines can be used in addressing concerns of the World Co. Ltd. 1. The case has compared apparel retailing in Japan versus the US. What are the pros and cons of the Japanese setting compared to the US setting based on (a) responsiveness, (b) inventory management, and (c) forecasting? 2. Comment on the organizational structure of the company in view of responsiveness and flexibility. 3. Comment on inventory management practices at World Co. Ltd. with reference to managing (a) a variety of finished goods, and (b) raw materials. 4. Comment on the financial health of World Co. LTd. How is the financial performance reflecting in the procurement and inventory policies of the company?

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