Answer the following questions. There is only one ‘best’ logistics strategy in any circumstances, and managers should look for this. Do you think this is true? To what extent is logistics a strategic function? Does it really have a long-term effect on an organization? Is it possible to be ‘essential’ but not ‘strategic’?

Answer the following questions. There is only one ‘best’ logistics strategy in any circumstances, and managers should look for this. Do you think this is true? To what extent is logistics a strategic function? Does it really have a long-term effect on an organization? Is it possible to be ‘essential’ but not ‘strategic’?

Principles of Management

OER 2019th Edition

ISBN:9780998625768

Author:OpenStax

Publisher:OpenStax

Chapter9: The Strategic Management Process: Achieving And Sustaining Competitive Advantage

Section9.5: Planning Firm Actions To Implement Strategies

Problem 2CC: Why is strategic implementation most commonly carried out at the operational level?

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