

1. Critical Thinking Exercises:
12-3: How does the design of a facility affect product quality and production efficiency?
12-7: Where would you locate your business and why?
12-9: What is the customary role of demographic information in the selection of a retail location?
2. Internet Assignment:
Research and submit a summary report ( and link) for one of the following chapter related topics:
Inventory Management
Current issues in Supply Chain Management
Facilities: location and design
Quality: as related and used by small businesses