Research Paper Assignment
Pick a topic for the paper. Areas can include any topic of operations/supply chain such as quality, forecasting, independent demand Inventory, project management, capacity planning, Six Sigma, lean enterprise, process choice, new product development, and so forth.
The goal of the paper is to provide a more thorough understanding of a particular operations/supply chain topic than one would gain from the textbook. The final paper will be between 6-8 pages.
The final paper should include the following:
• Introduction--Describe the topic you have selected,so it is clear what you are analyzing.
• Literature review--Review the seminal works on the topic/issue you have selected. This includes past works as well as current ones.
• Discussion--A discussion of the issues supporting your stance or a brief general discussion of the general components of the issue. This should be followed by a more focused view on the components that supports your core argument. Include a brief discussion of the future of the topic as you perceive it.
• Recommendations
A possible approach to the paper:
a. Introduction
i. Boundaries of the problem
ii. Research question(s)
iii. Contribution of paper
b. Review of Literature
i. Historical discussion of the topic
ii. Current views
iii. Current problems found or identified in the literature
c. Method
i. How would you address the problems found in the literature?
ii. Do you agree with the current viewpoint of the literature?
iii. What needs to be done? What should be the focus moving forward?
d. Results/Findings
e. Discussion
i. Importance/contribution of your finding(s)
ii. Limitations of your paper
iii. Practical implications for the field/area
iv. Recommendations/Suggestions
f. Conclusion
Instructions
Analyzing the impact of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) in improvising business operations of Multinational Companies.
Impact of Just-in-time (JIT) inventory on improving supply chain efficiency of large retail outlets.
Analyzing the pros and cons of outsourcing logistic operation activities in a specific industry within the USA.
Assessing and comparing the operations management strategies of B2B and B2C business models.
Analyzing the operational risks involved in the manufacturing of automobiles and how can plant managers minimize these risks.
A Study of the Influence of Lean Manufacturing Techniques in Operations Management.
An Investigation of the Role of Planning in the Service Management in Tech-Support Industries.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
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