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You are attending a town council meeting where you meet community leader Fran Richardson. Explain each component of the transactional communication model.
Discuss supply chain risks and possible mitigations. Analyze which operations SWM would outsource and which operations SWM would directly manage and explain.
What is being optimized in each of your examples and why? How do linear optimization techniques differ from decision tree analysis?
(ISI) has recently been awarded a $9M contract by OK.COM to design, produce, and demonstrate a prototype automated inventory picker.
Sourcing and Distribution Practices: Domestic vs. off-shore sourcing, types of technology enhancements, supply chain.
Discuss, and provide examples of how the tools and resources of storage and inventory management integrate with healthcare supply-chain sourcing.
Analyse the effect of sustainability on Supply Chain management operations in the context of the chosen case study [2000 Words].
Describe implications of reverse logistics for each, using resources that you have found in the Shapiro Library or online.
Provide at least 3 recommendations, to John and Michael, describing ways to limit supply chain management problems/symptoms.
How might both the manufacturer and the end-consumer be harmed utilizing this concept? Document your sources.
Why is time important to competitive advantage? Identify and explain six key contributions that speed can make to logistics and supply chain strategy.
Research a company in the fast- or quick- food industries. Discuss how lean thinking has been or could be strategically applied to reduce waste in this company.
Identify three ways this change has been beneficial to the logistics management process. Document your sources.
Explain the thinking behind quick response (QR) logistics. How could QR help a retailer to plan and control product lines for a new fashion season?
Analyze the relationship between manufacturers and end-customers. Write your findings as a three to four page paper formatted according to APA style.
Choose two of the supply chain functions mentioned above and describe implications of reverse logistics for each.
Real World Inventory Models: Which strategy would your business employ and why? Think of the benefits of each approach. Not less than 300 words.
Identify those factors and describe each while providing an explanation of how each provides value within the cooperative relationship. Document your sources.
How does this process work? What are the benefits to each of the players in this relationship? Document your sources.
Explain why this has occurred and what the benefits are, if any? Document your sources.
Summarize the article relate it to a course concept or key point, and discuss how the actual practice relates to the theory presented in our course.
What opportunities exist to improve supply chain activities through better alignment of logistics and the company's strategic plan?
How would having a clear MOV and business case help Wal-Mart and its suppliers decide whether an RFID supply chain makes good sense for everyone?
This article in BusinessWeek (Sept.30 - Oct. 6, 2012) discusses China's new "megacities" and the specialties driving their economies.
Identify specific Logistics and Supply Chain Management concepts/tools that can be applied to the problem.