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Summarise the key requirements for logistics and transport organisations of existing and forthcoming EU and National legislation.
What are some of the challenges in a cold supply chain as compared to a normal supply chain? What key highlights of RLS's business
Question: Which of the seven steps in the supplier evaluation and selection process do you feel are the most challenging and why?
If the new thermostat is sold for $120, use algebraic method to find the number units that must be produced to break-even?
Problem: In this opening Discussion you are to describe the differences between the supply chains for the retail business of Walmart and Dell.
What are the names of the two factors of the supplier selection process that were not mentioned in the case? Explain Why?
Export creates more opportunities, but also entails higher risks. List and briefly explain four opportunities and four risks associated with exporting.
In addition, it has become burdensome to generate reports that consolidate the total sales for all systems.
Dynamic Supply Chain Alignment : A New Business Model for Peak Performance in Enterprise Supply Chains Across All Geographies
Outline the various scenarios in which we can use combined logistics strategies like Lean and Agile. Through your research, provide an example.
The case study lists several items/products used in KFC's supply operations. Develop a portfolio analysis matrix of KFC.
How will a low power index organization address the following issues when establishing in a country with high power index:
Draw a diagram indicating each of the four categories/quadrants of the portfolio analysis matrix of KFC indicating the name of each quadrant
Smithfield has 40,000 American jobs at 45 facilities with nearly 500 company-owned farms, including 17 in California. Was this Chinese FDI beneficial for the US
Can you compare and contrast anticipatory and responsive business models? Why has responsiveness become popular in supply chain strategy and collaboration?
I want to ask how to calculate the estimated shipping costs if my assignment provides me with the following numbers.
How has transportation cost as a percentage of total logistics cost tracked since 2010? How do you explain the most recent trend as result of COVID-19?
In reference to Supply Chain Risk Management, do you think that the risks in supply chain may be outweighing its benefits?
How would you present the idea of using RFID technology to your manager at Stardollar coffee? Describe the use of RFID chip technology
Every risk mitigation strategy addresses different types of risk and comes at a price but may also increase other risks.
What is a major disadvantage associated with having excess inventory on hand? When should the buyer visit a supplier's facilities?
Give your analysis of markdowns and lost sales then how far the impact if it occurs in the supply chain on financial performance!
1: Analyze perspectives on global supply chain design 2: Evaluate sustainability initiatives impact on global supply chains
Assignment Task: A comprehensive literature review on the application of TSP in design and analysis of supply chain.
What is the role of visibility & transparency in avoiding or foreseeing shortages? To what extent does visibility matter for supply chain management to succeed?