Research 2 companies of your choice. Explain how they have focused on uncertainty in the supply chain over the last two years with special emphasis on the following levers: 1. Capacity, 2. Inventory 3. Time 4. Information 5. Price Discuss their successes and failures in these areas.
1. Define demand. What does the law of demand state? Express it in words, in symbols (clip art or images), and as a graph. 2. Define supply. What does the law of supply state? Express it in words, in symbols (clip art or images), and as a graph. 3. Discuss the five factors that cause … Read more
Explain what factors would typically be considered in contingency planning in outsourcing arrangements. Provide example and follow on question. APA 7 300 words 1-2 peer reviewed sources.
Differentiate logistics and supply chain. What are the similarities between the two concepts? In what ways are they different? Provide examples and include justification and support for your points. APA 7 300 words 1-2 peer reviewed references
Course Objectives: CO5: Define sourcing as a supply chain component, how to measure performance, and key strategies to improve effectiveness. CO7: Evaluate logistics as a supply chain component, including how to measure performance, and key strategies to improve effectiveness. Assignment Prompt: For this two-week assignment, you will be answering a series of questions regarding … Read more
Models that pertain to the distribution of a resource within supply chains are often referred to as networks. Distribution among these networks is key to the success of a business while also keeping cost production at a minimum. Discuss at least three ways that linear optimization models can be applied to both physical as well … Read more
Part A: Develop an entity-relationship diagram (ERD) and its corresponding database (Microsoft Access) to be used by a product manufacturer to manage the orders it receives from its customers. Each customer is identified uniquely by a customer id; include the first name, last name, and address for each customer. The company has several products that … Read more
Chapter 3: Network and Systems Design (Questions 1 through 5) Question 1: There are two views for how to manage processes across a supply chain (read this question carefully and understand what is being asked for. Research these two views both in your textbook and on the internet and then describe each view, … Read more
The first research paper option is to explain, define and defend one of the core competencies of contract managers. The three identified core competencies are: technical, conceptual and human relations.
Prepare a formal 5 -page paper and presentation (content, not including reference page or table of contents) on a topic of your choice related to Transportation and Logistics Your paper, which is worth 100 points and 45% of your grade, will be evaluated based on the following criteria: Quality and depth of content (60 … Read more