Category: Logistics

The reasearch paper must be 12 pages in length and must include 5 sources from Webster University library which I have attached, additional sources maybe used. The paper also must be in APA format. 

Please see the attached documents for your reference. The project must be 25 pages and a table of context is required. 
APA cover page
Abstract (1/2- 1 page)
2. Introduction to the topic, problem or thesis statement
3. Literature Review Background Research on the topic
4. Discussion of your ideas on the topic and problem
5. Discussion of new solution(s) to the problem
6. Conclusion

This assignment is an introduction to college-level essay writing. Create an essay in APA 
format. Check the examples in the library writing resources and brush up on writing skills. 
Develop an essay of two to four pages, excluding title and reference page. Create an 
introduction using APA section title, repeating the title page byline. Then, use 1st and 2nd 
level section titles to create topics from the reading. Within each section title (topic) develop essay points by combining information from two or more library articles. Select topics 
from the course readings. Introduce the topic by paraphrasing information from the class 
reading. Then, search the library for articles on the topics selected from the class reading. Paraphrasing information from resources (class material and library articles) is a good 
way to demonstrate understanding of course objectives. Remember to match the title 
page format, section titles, citations, and references in APA format. Match each type to 
examples in the library writing resources.   
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/6tdjd8mqbu07jbkc7zn7d/Investigating_green_supply_cha.pdf?rlkey=avxqk2kw08wnk0kidprztwabx&st=mcxqtrur&dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/lv88eganp31pk34j2yy8p/Effect_of_supply_chain_technol.pdf?rlkey=i9tprke7nkz3bef3kkdt2c930&st=ik3mnq7e&dl=0

Digital dashboards are dynamic Graphical User Interface (GUI) tools that are utilized in Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and other information systems that depict a company’s performance metrics in real-time. Digital dashboards enable managers to view disparate data without having to open up and view multiple applications in different windows or on different screens. Budget allocation balances, sales trends, departmental employee performance, and other metrics are often displayed on digital dashboards.
Digital dashboards can be implemented out-of-the-box or customized to fit a manager’s purposes and desires. Microsoft® Dynamics CRM, Salesforce, and other cloud-based solutions that utilize digital dashboards to assist managers in achieving the goals of increased sales, improved customer service, and efficient business processes. 
For this exercise, hypothetically, you are a recent ERAU graduate and the newly-hired assistant to the VP of Sales at a large-scale wholesale aviation parts business. You have been tasked to create a document depicting a mock-up of a proposed digital dashboard that the executive will utilize in her day-to-day tasks. Once she approves the design, your data will be given as a graphical concept to an IT consulting firm that has been retained to implement a Microsoft Dynamics CRM® solution at the company. The plan is to have the consulting firm utilize your data to customize the out-of-the-box information system solution to include a tailored digital dashboard for the executive.
The following are the dashboard requirements:
Submit the digital dashboard mock-up in a Microsoft Word® document.
Provide a total of SIX charts in the digital dashboard mock-up.
Do NOT utilize charts that have no X and Y axes such as “Pie” charts, “Sunburst” charts, etc.
Present ALL SIX charts on ONE page.
Submit the page in Landscape orientation.
Present SIX different chart types.
Create Axis Titles on all charts and present specific terms relating to the chart data in the axis titles.
Replace the default chart title and numerical data with a new title and new numerical data.
Steps to Create a Digital Dashboard
To create the mock-up of the dashboard, you will need the Microsoft Word® and Microsoft Excel® applications. 
You will utilize one of the two following methods to create your digital dashboard mock-up, depending on the version of Microsoft Word® that you have: 
Local Version of Microsoft Word® Method (NOTE: A ‘local’ version is one where the software is installed directly on the system. This method will NOT work with the cloud-based version of Microsoft Word® that is included in Microsoft Office 365®)
Open a Microsoft Word® document and select Landscape in the Orientation selection of the Layout tab on the toolbar.
Select a chart type from the Chart selection area in the Insert tab on the Microsoft  Word® toolbar.
Select OK and a Microsoft Excel® worksheet labeled Chart in Microsoft Word automatically opens with cells containing default numerical data.
Replace the default numerical data by inserting new numerical data using any combination of four digits.
Select the Plus (+) icon and then select Axis Titles.
Create X and Y Axes Titles to reflect your specific data types.
Repeat the process to create a TOTAL of SIX charts.
Arrange the SIX charts in an orderly fashion in a similar fashion to the dashboard example above.
Cloud-Based Version of Microsoft Word® Method (NOTE: This method will work with the cloud-based version of Microsoft Word® that is included in Microsoft Office 365®)
Open a Microsoft Excel® spreadsheet.
Create each of the SIX charts one-at-a-time on a separate worksheet tab in the spreadsheet.
Enter the data into the cells that you intend to present in the chart.
Select a chart type from the Chart selection area in the Insert tab on the Microsoft Excel® toolbar.
Select the Plus (+) icon and select Axis Titles.
Create X and Y Axis Titles to reflect your specific data types.
Left-click process anywhere outside of the chart to finish the chart.
Open a Microsoft Word® document and select Landscape in the Orientation selection of the Layout tab on the toolbar.
Copy and paste each of the SIX charts, one at a time, into the Microsoft Word® document.
Arrange the SIX charts in an orderly fashion, similar to the dashboard image in the Overview section.

The paper is about analyzing HKTVmall’s last-mile delivery practices from a local perspective in Hong Kong. The paper should be written on A4-sized paper, with a 1-inch margin on all edges of each page, single line spacing, in Times New Roman font size of 12, and 9000 words (excluding references, tables and appendices). 
The following should be included: 
Abstract 
Introduction 
Problem 
Description 
Literature Review 
Methodology 
Findings/Results/Outcomes 
Discussion 
Recommendation 
Conclusions 
References 
Appendices 
You can follow the attached file for reference on the outline and research method to be used to write this paper. Thank you.

What are the pros and cons of the current highway funding structure as related the taxes paid by motor carriers? How do you think sustainability efforts by Walmart will impact the larger logistics industry?

This is a discussion reply post 
There are 2 discussions with peoples names in one paper.
Only 5-7 sentences are need for each post. 

I’d love to explore the impact of latest technology to logistics industry in general but with more focus on Finance side since my work Experience is more on Finance matters but in a logistics industry. 

Today, warehousing plays a crucial role in the global supply chain. The history of the warehouse as we know it now is ancient. The storehouse has existed since Ancient Rome in its earliest forms. In the Horrae Galbae, a collection of large buildings built close to the Tiber River in the second century BC, the Romans kept grains. They constructed the Horrea Galbae at this time, which resembles contemporary warehouses in that it was used to store and retrieve products. 
The original warehouse was a vast complex of buildings along the Tiber River that encompassed roughly 225,000 square feet (about twice the area of a Manhattan city block) and included more than 140 different rooms. Along with a sizable public grain supply, it was also used to store imported items like wine, olive oil, and textiles. 
The Horrae Galbae housed the general grain supply and stored imported products, including food, wine, and olive oil. The Horrae Galbae is the first known warehouse-like structure because it held commodities for both short- and long-term periods so they could be easily accessed and transported.  
The evolution of warehouses in the late 1700s during the Industrial Revolution and how electricity and other technology advances during the Second Industrial Revolution changed the way inventory was stored. Sears, Roebuck & Co. was one of the first companies to see the possibilities of this expanding infrastructure. 
Directions:  
In a 2–3 page paper, PLUS including a title and reference page, research the mail-order corporation Sears, Roebuck & Co., which was the equivalent of Amazon.com at the time. They carried numerous products, including apparel, toys, appliances, medical supplies, and even home kits, which could be found in the Sears catalog. Detail how the company’s warehouse(s) operated, what methods they used to have the goods arrive at customers’ homes or businesses, and what impact the Sears catalog and especially the “Christmas Wish Book” had on how consumers shopped for products. Your paper must contain a title and reference page in APA 7 format, be written in Times New Roman 12 font, and be double-spaced.
Notes: Be sure to review the learning materials from the textbook, the learning unit, and other resources to complete this assignment. 

Background: ABC Company is a medium-sized manufacturing firm operating in the consumer electronics industry. The company produces a range of electronic gadgets and distributes them through various retail channels. As part of its operations, ABC Company faces challenges in managing its logistics effectively, particularly in terms of freight, inventory, and warehouse management.
Objective: The objective of this case study is to analyze the combined effect of freight, inventory, and warehouse management on the overall operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness of ABC Company’s logistics operations. Students are tasked with making integrated logistics decisions based on a synthetic dataset provided, which includes data on freight costs, inventory levels, and warehousing expenses.
Dataset:
Month Freight Costs ($) Inventory Costs ($) Warehousing Costs ($)
Jan 10,000 20,000 15,000
Feb 12,000 22,000 16,000
Mar 11,500 21,500 15,500
Apr 11,200 20,800 15,200
May 12,500 22,500 16,500
Jun 13,000 24,000 17,000
Questions for Analysis:
Why is Freight Management Important?
Research the open literature to identify and discuss the key reasons why effective freight management is crucial for organizations operating in various industries.
Provide examples of how optimizing freight management can lead to cost savings, improved customer satisfaction, and competitive advantage.
Why are Warehouse and Inventory Management Critical?
Explore academic and industry literature to examine the significance of warehouse and inventory management for businesses.
Discuss how efficient warehouse and inventory management practices contribute to minimizing costs, reducing stockouts, enhancing order fulfillment, and increasing overall operational efficiency. Focus on the relationship between warehousing and inventory costs. DO not put the focus solely on inventory.
3. Based on the data from Table 1, and knowing that you have two ways to analyze this: (a) for each 5% reduction in Transportation costs, by increasing the size of trucks, inventory grows 7% and warehousing grows 1.5%, up to 20% total possible reduction. Also, (b) for each 5% reduction in inventory costs, by reducing the quantity to store, there is a reduction on warehousing costs of 2%, but this relates to at an increase of 5% in transportation costs due to more frequent transportation, up to a total reduction of 10% in inventory costs, and then it grows 10% every 5 extra points in inventory cost reduction, up to a total of 25% in inventory cost reduction.  
What would you suggest the ABC company to focus more on? Use references from the open literature to help you answer this question. 
Use infographics to show the AS-IS scenario (table values)
Make a small sensitivity analysis on the three components, moving the costs down and up on each one of the three areas, i.e., Freight, Inventory and Warehousing costs for the two cases given (a) and (b). Use infographics too so as to show this analysis.
RUBRIC:
Through this case study, students will gain insights into the interconnected nature of freight, inventory, and warehouse management and understand the importance of making integrated logistics decisions. By analyzing the provided dataset and researching relevant literature, students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing logistics operations and strategies for optimizing them to achieve organizational goals.
Rubric for Analysis of Integrated Logistics Decisions
Criteria:
Understanding of Freight Management (25 points)
Identification and discussion of key reasons why effective freight management is crucial.
Examples provided demonstrate understanding of how optimizing freight management leads to cost savings, improved customer satisfaction, and competitive advantage.
Understanding of Warehouse and Inventory Management (25 points)
Examination of the significance of warehouse and inventory management for businesses. Use of at least 5 references, with a minimum of 2 from academic sources.
Discussion includes how efficient warehouse and inventory management practices contribute to minimizing costs, reducing stockouts, enhancing order fulfillment, and increasing overall operational efficiency. Focus on the relationship between warehousing and inventory costs.
Application of Data from Table 1 (30 points)
Suggested focus area for ABC Company supported by references from the open literature.
Clear presentation of the AS-IS scenario using infographics.
Sensitivity analysis conducted on freight, inventory, and warehousing costs, with corresponding infographics to visualize the analysis.
APA Style (10 points)
APA style: Proper formatting, citations, and references are used throughout the analysis. (10 points). 
5. Turnitin Similarity Score (10 points) 
Turnitin Similarity Score: Less than 10% similarity score results in full 10 points