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Supply Chain Case Study Answer

Distribution logistics supply chain warehouse
Most recent answer on Oct 23, 2022
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Maikol
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The bottleneck is the step of the process able to manage the smallest number of units.To answer the second question you can consider the possible drivers you have: Increase throughput Change weight from a type of sub-pr ... (read entire answer)
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How to structure a brainstorming case?

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Most recent answer on Aug 30, 2022
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Hi Serdar, On this topic, I would structure my brainstorming along the value chain of logistics. And for each bloc try to identify what type of trend could impact the future. So breaking down the "european logstics se ... (read entire answer)
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McKinsey Operations -- Specialist, Logistics and Transportation (FINAL ROUND)

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Most recent answer on Apr 04, 2022
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Hi there, I was part of McKinsey Ops and I would take anything that HR are saying with a grain of salt. I know for a fact that you can get a non-ops case, even when interviewing for a specialist role. However, it is mor ... (read entire answer)
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Cases for supply-chain and logistics

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Most recent answer on Sep 13, 2021
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Hi,  Have a look at this case I have published: https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases/candidate-led-usual-style/advanced/educateearth-digital-operations-transformation-220 Have a look at these thread ... (read entire answer)
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Tesla case interview (Logistics product manager)

Case Interview logistics Product Manager
Most recent answer on Nov 12, 2020
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Clara
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Hello! Shouldn´t be different from the Amazon interviews based on LPs. There are some threads in this Q&A, try with those keywords. Good luck :)
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Logistics Defition

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Recent activity on Nov 15, 2018
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"the detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies." Basically, everything dealing with moving stuff around. You have forward logistics, going from manufacturer to retai ... (read entire answer)
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