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The central issue presented by the Matheson case appears superficially to be concerned with a suggested change in organisational structure to a more "materials management" oriented logistics system. While organisational restructuring might be a possible route to solving some of their current problems, it is only one way of defining proper responsibility for inventory management throughout the logistics system.

The Zatega Division case is a very interesting case which presents several very realistic problems that are indeed facing a number of different corporations today. There is a very large need to control effectively the logistics function. When the logistics function is not properly controlled many problems can and do arise and some of these problems are made effectively apparent in the Zatega Division case.

In my opinion, there are 10 basic problems which must be addressed to insure effectiveness in materials management and market penetration:

What is the problem at the Zatega Division of Matheson Foods? The attention of the managers involved is focused upon the large number of overflow warehouses, the dispute over the use of available plant storage space, and the relatively high levels of both raw materials and finished product inventory levels. Of these concerns, the question of inventory levels appears to be of least concern to the participants, since we are given a number of rationalisations for this "problem", (expanding markets, preparation of new plant, problems of raw materials quality control). As a consequence of their (conflicting) concerns over these matters, the managers also face the problem of a high level of tension and interpersonal conflict.

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