Homework: Organization I choose is Walmart.
Instructions
Develop a Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) paper and corresponding Presentation for a supply chain of an organization your choice . Do not include any secure, confidential or private information in your plan. Your TIP should include background about the organization, its products and services, markets, and supply chain strategies (e.g., green chain). Also describe its current freight flows and future freight flows after implementation of one or more of your recommended improvement projects would be executed. Use a multi-year planning horizon.
This paper must be a minimum of 3 to 5 pages (not including cover and references) and include 5 to 7 references. This final paper should demonstrate understanding of the course concepts and include critical thought. The PowerPoint should be a minimum of seven slides.
Example Template for the TIP Presentation:
• Demographic information about the company: industry classification; markets, locations, # of employees, products & services, suppliers, other pertinent information
• How does this supply chain support the company's strategic goals?
• What are the strengths of this supply chain?
• What are the weaknesses of this supply chain?
• What metrics does the company utilize for its supply chain?
• What supply chain initiatives and innovations has it implemented?
o (E.g., build-to-order, vendor-managed inventory, supply hubs, top value, channel assembly program, outsourcing, etc.)
• What supply chain initiatives and innovations should it consider?
• What should be the next step be to improve the supply chain?"
• Provide data from the case to support your conclusions as necessary.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.