Unit 4 Assignment: Transportation
There are several key stakeholders within the network of transportation. The relationships and interactions between various stakeholders, in any network, can often be the difference between success and failure in business and in life.
This assignment will assess your knowledge based on the following Outcome:
MT437-2: Analyze the various physical flows and transportation options that support warehouse operations.
This assignment has you consider two key stakeholders related to transportation as a network. Ensure that your paper includes each of the following topics with an appropriate breadth and depth demonstrating knowledge of the outcome.
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The Public
As a stakeholder, what is the role of the public in transportation?
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The Government
As a stakeholder, what is the role of the government in transportation?
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Relationship and Future Trends
Review these two stakeholders and compare the public and the government as stakeholders within transportation as follows:- What is the relationship between the public and the government as stakeholders within transportation and supply chain?
- With increased understanding of the importance and role of diversity, inclusion, and equity towards organizational and societal success, what can the role of the public and government be, as stakeholders, towards making our supply chain profession a better place to work? As you answer this question, comment on both the current status and optimal future state and include real world examples or experiences as part of your narrative. Consider a form of diversity you would want to champion within the workplace or in your own life.
- What future trends related to transportation and supply chain do you foresee as supported by your research?
SCM Standard Requirements
- This assignment should be a separate MS Word document, preferably in the most current .docx file format.
- Your paper should include a title page, be double-spaced, in Times New Roman 12-point font, contain correct citations, in Standard English with no spelling or punctuation errors, and correct references on the references page.
- In addition to the current APA style title page and reference page; ensure your paper covers the assigned topics, with a focus on quality. The following items provide additional guidance as to writing expectations.
- Respond to the questions in a thorough manner, providing specific examples of concepts, topics, definitions, and other elements asked for in the questions. Your paper should be highly organized, logical, and focused.
- It must be written in Standard English; demonstrating exceptional content, organization, style, grammar, and mechanics.
- Your paper should provide a clearly established sustained viewpoint and purpose.
- Your writing should be well ordered, logical, and unified; as well as original and insightful.
- Ensure your paper uses current APA format for content, with properly indented paragraphs, and a minimum of 3-full pages covering the assigned topics to appropriate depth.
- A separate page at the end of your research paper should contain a list of references, in current APA format. Use your textbook, the Library, and the Internet for credible research.
- Ensure you have at a minimum three quality references supporting your work: defining words, or using dictionaries, wikis, or encyclopedias, does not count as a quality reference, or meet university standards for credible online research.
- Be sure to cite both in-text and reference list citations were appropriate and reference all sources. Your sources and content should follow proper APA citation style. Review the Current APA formatting and citation style found at the Writing Center. (The Writing Center can be accessed in Academic Tools. Select APA Central, then on “Write” at the bottom of the page.)
*Please note: Professors do have academic freedom to modify assignments and requirements to mitigate against cheating and plagiarism, and help with student learning.
Unit 6 Assignment: Warehouse Management
One of the main professional efforts within strategic warehouse management is the practical aspect of warehouse management. Small changes and the right tools for a job can make the difference between success and failure in a task.
This assignment will assess your knowledge based on the following Outcome:
MT437-3: Evaluate the role of warehouse management within the global supply chain.
This Assignment has you consider several areas of potential change and also supporting tools related to warehouse management. Ensure that your paper includes each of the following topics with an appropriate breadth and depth demonstrating knowledge of the outcome.
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Product Flow
What is the role of product flow within warehouse management? How would making changes in this area impact overall system success?
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Redundant Handling
What is the role of redundant handling within warehouse management? How would making changes in this area impact overall system success?
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Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
What is the role of WMS within warehouse management? How can proper implementation of this tool impact overall system success? Can this tool be applied in inappropriate ways that counter potential success?
SCM Standard Requirements
- This assignment should be a separate MS Word document, preferably in the most current .docx file format.
- Your paper should include a title page, be double-spaced, in Times New Roman 12-point font, contain correct citations, in Standard English with no spelling or punctuation errors, and correct references on the references page.
- In addition to the current APA style title page and reference page; ensure your paper covers the assigned topics, with a focus on quality. The following items provide additional guidance as to writing expectations.
- Respond to the questions in a thorough manner, providing specific examples of concepts, topics, definitions, and other elements asked for in the questions. Your paper should be highly organized, logical, and focused.
- It must be written in Standard English; demonstrating exceptional content, organization, style, grammar, and mechanics.
- Your paper should provide a clearly established sustained viewpoint and purpose.
- Your writing should be well ordered, logical, and unified; as well as original and insightful.
- Ensure your paper uses current APA format for content, with properly indented paragraphs, and a minimum of 3-full pages covering the assigned topics to appropriate depth.
- A separate page at the end of your research paper should contain a list of references, in current APA format. Use your textbook, the Library, and the Internet for credible research.
- Ensure you have at a minimum three quality references supporting your work: defining words, or using dictionaries, wikis, or encyclopedias, does not count as a quality reference, or meet university standards for credible online research.
- Be sure to cite both in-text and reference list citations were appropriate and reference all sources. Your sources and content should follow proper APA citation style. Review the Current APA formatting and citation style found at the Writing Center. (The Writing Center can be accessed in Academic Tools. Select APA Central, then on “Write” at the bottom of the page.)
Unit 8 Assignment: Packaging and Handling
Packaging and handling are two key disciplines within the profession of strategic warehouse management. When successfully employed, these disciplines can make a positive difference in the world, in business, and in life.
This assignment will assess your knowledge based on the following Outcomes:
MT437-4: Apply package and handling concepts within a warehouse management environment.
GEL-1.02: Demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard English.
GEL-3.04: Examine the relationship between science and technology and the impact on the natural world.
This assignment has you zoom into two areas of this discipline to fine grain detail. Ensure that your paper includes each of the following topics with an appropriate breadth and depth demonstrating knowledge of the outcomes.
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Package Design
What is the career area of package design? What competencies are expected of professionals within this area of professional discipline?
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Package Disposal
What is the career area of package disposal? What competencies are expected of professionals within this area of professional discipline?
- Review your research supporting these two areas and compare package design and package disposal principles to those that illustrate the effect that science and technology has upon the natural world as follows:
- What effect does science and technology have upon the natural world?
- How can professionals within package design and package disposal take a leadership role towards having a positive impact, and promote positive social change, towards protection and improvement of the natural world?
SCM Standard Requirements
- This assignment should be a separate MS Word document, preferably in the most current .docx file format.
- Your paper should include a title page, be double-spaced, in Times New Roman 12-point font, contain correct citations, in Standard English with no spelling or punctuation errors, and correct references on the references page.
- In addition to the current APA style title page and reference page; ensure your paper covers the assigned topics, with a focus on quality. The following items provide additional guidance as to writing expectations.
- Respond to the questions in a thorough manner, providing specific examples of concepts, topics, definitions, and other elements asked for in the questions. Your paper should be highly organized, logical, and focused.
- It must be written in Standard English; demonstrating exceptional content, organization, style, grammar, and mechanics.
- Your paper should provide a clearly established sustained viewpoint and purpose.
- Your writing should be well ordered, logical, and unified; as well as original and insightful.
- Ensure your paper uses current APA format for content, with properly indented paragraphs, and a minimum of 3-full pages covering the assigned topics to appropriate depth.
- A separate page at the end of your research paper should contain a list of references, in current APA format. Use your textbook, the Library, and the Internet for credible research.
- Ensure you have at a minimum three quality references supporting your work: defining words, or using dictionaries, wikis, or encyclopedias, does not count as a quality reference, or meet university standards for credible online research.
- Be sure to cite both in-text and reference list citations were appropriate and reference all sources. Your sources and content should follow proper APA citation style. Review the Current APA formatting and citation style found at the Writing Center. (The Writing Center can be accessed in Academic Tools. Select APA Central, then on “Write” at the bottom of the page.)
