Category: Logistics

Here is a chance for you to practice evaluating source materials and share your strategies/questions with your colleagues. 
In this optional (ungraded) discussion, you can practice evaluating the sources listed here or provide your own sources. You can also evaluate sources provided by others.
Here are 4 criteria to help you evaluate sources:
•    Is the author credible (trustworthy) to write about this topic?
•    Is the information accurate (verifiable) rather than opinion?
•    Is the source unbiased (objective)?
•    Is the source up-to-date?
The attached article has helpful information on traits of high quality academic writing. It is “Teaching the Conventions of Academic Discourse” (https://myclassroom.apus.edu/content/enforced/202928-745717/Thonney%20Teaching%20Conventions.pdf) by T
eresa Thonney.
Question each other on evaluation decisions. Make this a valuable workshop for all.

Assignment 2: Case Study 2 (Week 5)
Instructions
The case study link is provided below for the Case Study 2. Read and study the case and complete the questions at the end of the study. Use the case study outline below to assist you with your analysis. Questions should be answered using case study format. Ensure that you adequately explain the problem, describe alternative solutions and justify your recommendation. This exercise should be able to be completed in approximately 3-6 doubled space pages. Attached completed Case Study #2 as a MS Word document in the assignment area of the classroom – Case Study #2.
Case Study 2 (https://myclassroom.apus.edu/shared/commonfolder/management-common/TLMT/TLMT313/Case%20Study%202%20Reading%20the%20Tea%20Leaves%20at%20Tea%20and%20More%20-%20Resolving%20Complex%20Supply%20Chain%20Issues.pdf)
Case Study Outline (https://myclassroom.apus.edu/shared/commonfolder/management-common/TLMT/TLMT313/OUTLINE%20FOR%20CASE%20ANALYSIS.pdf) (See OUTLINE FOR CASE ANALYSIS below)
OUTLINE FOR CASE ANALYSIS
Title Page (APA formatted)
Case Name:
I. Major Facts
(State here the major facts as you see them. Make statements clear and concise for your own understanding as well as for the understanding of the other students and the instructor.)
II. Major Problem
(State here the major problem as you see it. Emphasize the present major problem. You may wish to phrase your statement in the form of a question. In a few cases, there may be more than one major problem. A good problem statement will be concise, usually only one sentence.)
III. Possible Solutions
A. (List here the possible solutions to the major problem. Let your imagination come up with alternative ways to solve the problem.
B. Do not limit yourself to only one or two possible solutions. These solutions should be distinct from each other.
C. However, you may wish to include portions of one solution in another solution, as long as each solution stands alone. Only in this manner will your subsequent choice be definitive.
D. Briefly note advantages and disadvantages of each possible soluti
on.)
etc.
IV. Choice and Rationale
(State here your choice, A or B or ___ and the detailed reasons for your choice. You may also state your reasons for not choosing the other alternative solutions.)
V. Implementation
(Prepare a plan to implement your choice)
Appendix (Answer case study questions)
Reference Page (APA formatted)

Formatting Requirements
The paper should be written to conform to APAguidelines.
The paper should be 5-6 pages in length not including the required title page and reference page.
You must include graphs or tables to illustrate research results
A minimum of 5 reference sources less than 3 years old are required and must be included on the reference page and properly cited in the body of the text. You can not use blogs. Look for articles that contain “DOI numbers”.
Research Topic: Logistics strategies and how they have changed because of COVID and supply chain disruptions 

Each student will reflect on the BP oil spill as it relates to the global supply chain – Examine the use of current transportation economic situations such as the 2010 BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in the internet exercise discussion board.

***PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND SUBMIT WHAT ITS ASKING FOR THANK YOU***
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QSO 322 Module Two Comprehension Questions Guidelines and Rubric
Overview
Your answers to these comprehension questions will demonstrate your understanding of the module concepts. Many of these concepts are included in the rubric criteria for the final project. Use your instructor’s feedback on your answers in this assignment as you develop the content for your final project.
Directions
Review the module resources and then answer each question. Support your answers with examples from your chosen case study or another relevant scenario to show how to apply the concepts to real-life situations.
Specifically, address the following rubric criteria:
Provide thorough and accurate answers that address all aspects of each question.
Support your answers with examples from your chosen case study or another relevant scenario.
Cite course resources, including your chosen case study or outside resources, for another relevant scenario.
Comprehension Questions
How would improving supply chain visibility help you create a production plan for your chosen case study?
Discuss how a minor change in demand at the retail level can significantly impact supply chain variation at distributors, manufacturers, and suppliers.
Compare and contrast the transport principles of economy-of-scale and economy-of-distance. How do these economic factors impact logistics for the company in your chosen case study? What are some other factors that influence the company’s transportation costs?
What are some of the constraints to meeting customer requirements? Explain using examples from your chosen case study.
A logistics manager must consider various factors before deciding on what mode of transportation to use. What are the five factors to consider before making this decision?
What to Submit
Submit your answers as a 3- to 5-page Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Sources should be cited according to APA style.

Kumar, S., Anselmo, M.J., & Berndt, K.J. (2009). Transforming the retail industry: Potential and challenges with rfid technology. Transportation Journal, 48(4), p. 61.
The article discusses RFID technology within the retail industry as well as its unique challenges, problems, and issues. Read the article and answer the following questions.
Assignment Questions:
What are the challenges and issues facing RFID technology in the retail industry?
What do you see as solutions to these challenges and issues? Provide a real-world company or industry that will benefit from your solutions. Be specific.
This need to be in APA 7th edition. This would need to be with real life scenarios as examples

The case Study must be a compelling story of how the company manages to sclae up optimizing its supply chain and increasing the drop shipping while keeping and improving the fulfillment (two 3PLs in EU) However the case study must be also very technical when it comes to Inventory Management,Cost Cutting,ERP implementation and all the Key tasks and delivarables in the file word provided.

Read this brief article, which lists the rules for success as outlined by Wal-Mart’s founder, Sam Walton: Sam’s Rules for Building a Business (LINK BELOW). According to Walton, there are 10 rules that lead to success in any area of business. Explain how any of Walton’s business management principles will lead to success in an area of reverse logistics of your choice. Use evidence from the module readings and Shapiro Library to defend or support your explanation.
https://www.walmartmuseum.com/content/walmartmuseum/en_us/timeline/decades/1990/artifact/2636.html

Instructions
Part 1 – Company selection – Characteristics – Manufacturing – Publicly available financial accounts – consumer or industrial product (either make to order or make to stock) – examples Tesla / Boeing (search YouTube “Mega factories” and choose one of these documentary examples to appreciate the level of manufacturing detail required). Structure your assignment as follows (word counts are minimums):
o   Title page
o   Company description (300 words)
o   Financial trends: Overview of inventory types/trends/productivity (trends in day’s stock by type, Etc.) (300 words)
Income statements (last 3 years) (300 words)
Balance sheet (last 3 years) (300 words)
o   Opportunities for logistics to improve income statement (consider revenues and operating costs) and balance sheet asset productivity. Provide quantitative calculations and probable range of costs / benefits. (300 words)

The Thread
Use the Internet to search for at least 5 scholarly resources that relate to the topic and have been published within the last 5 years. Find articles that discuss opposing views of the topic or highlight problems in implementation and achieving above or below expectations. Academic articles and journals must be reputable and obtained from professional websites that address the content of this course. Popular magazines and online sources such as Wikipedia are not permissible.
After reading the articles, select 1 article relating to the topic and address its purpose, analysis, conclusions and recommendations. If the formatting could be lost from the text box, attach a Word file to your thread, and adhere to the following format:
Key Concept Explanation: Define the key topic by using a source other than the textbook. Give a clear, concise overview of the essential elements relevant to understanding the key topic. In addition, explain why you are interested in this topic (e.g., academic curiosity, application to a current issue related to employment, or any other professional rationale) (about 200 words).
Comparison: Compare your research with what you have studied during the module/week in which the key topic/thread is assigned. Note differences or commonalities about the key topic, providing evidence that you have extended your understanding of this topic beyond the textbook readings. Hence the need to find opposing/cautionary/beneficial perspectives in your research. This is an opportunity for you to cite the additional articles you originally researched. Note: All references must be used at some point in the body of your main submission and replies. References without application to your narratives will be discounted. This section must be at least 300 words.
Article Summary: In your own words, provide a clear and concise summary of the article you selected. This section must be at least 200 words.
Application: Specifically state how the key topic has been applied to real-world businesses or describe the potential the key topic must influence today’s business world. Consider also the potential for overstating expectations. Your application must possess a professional rationale that demonstrates the significance of the key topic. This section must be at least 300 words.
Annotated Bibliography: Cite the articles you researched in current APA format. An annotation must accompany each citation. Each annotation will consist of a descriptive and evaluative paragraph that is at least 100 words. The annotations are designed to help your classmates in their understanding of the topic. In addition, provide a persistent link for each article.