TECHNOLOGY AND LOGISTICS/LOGISTICS DESIGN ALTERNATIVES
For this paper, take a look at how your organization (WALMART) uses information and technology advances in its logistics operations and write a 4-page paper in which you respond to the following questions:
1) How does your organization use IT to be more effective and efficient in its logistical operations? Give specific examples.
2) How can your organization’s logistical system be improved? Now that you have researched the organization for weeks, what stands out the most as their key logistics advantage over their competitors? Where are they weaker?
Assignment Expectations
Research the organization with information you can find on the internet or other resources you find on your own. The paper should be 4 pages in length and have a cover sheet and a reference page. Clarity of presentation is important, as well as your ability to apply the topics to the logistics area of your selected firm. Use at least 3 different sources of information and annotate your sources of information appropriately on your references page and within the text as necessary.
