Case Study S&OP Evolution at Adtran

Each question must be answered thoroughly, and the responses must be supported by the concepts introduced in the reading/study materials. Each question/answer must be delineated under a heading in current APA format. Include a title page and reference page also in current APA format. Incorporate a minimum of 5 peer-reviewed sources with at least 1 source per question.
Answer Questions:

1. What are the major challenges facing supply chains that can be aided by IT?
2. What is the impact of business processes on supply chain management IT?
3. How will extended use of AI impact supply chain IT?
4. Compare the capabilities required to achieve supply chain excellence (see Figure 16-10) according to
   a. Decision focus.
   b. Data aggregation level.
   c. Time to implement.
   d. The number of users involved in the analysis.

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