Discuss the adoption of lean thinking and JIT models by companies Critical Thinking The global marketplace has witnessed an increased pressure from customers and competitors in manufacturing as well as service sector (Basu, 2001; George, 2002). Due to the rapidly changing global marketplace only those companies will be able to survive that will deliver products … Read more
Expound on the challenges and opportunities in logistics management Discuss the future challenges and opportunities in logistics management.Write your own point of view. Fuel Costs: Higher fuel prices are likely to increase transportation costs for ksa shippers this year by pushing up fuel surcharges. Rising ksa diesel fuel prices are escalating surcharges added to freight rates, … Read more
Discuss the Case “Ikea’s Sustainable Cotton Supply Chain” Read the Case “Ikea’s Sustainable Cotton Supply Chain” at the end of Chapter 17 and response to the following: Draw a supply chain map of IKEA’s cotton supply chain. What social, ethical, and environmental risks were present in IKEA’s cotton supply chain? What characteristics of the cotton supply chain … Read more
Answer the following questions on logistics In today’s highly competitive, extremely variable and really dynamic environment, many firms are seeking solutions. Supply chain management becomes more sophisticated and the difference between what firms want to achieve and what they can do in-house continues to grow, firms begin to realize that doing the right thing becomes … Read more
Identify and apply Logistics and Supply Chain Management Questions: Why in in the current modern trade, the integration of economic affairs from design to completion is an important priority to every Manufacturing Companies? Define the parties involved directly and indirectly in supply chain and their role for smooth running of business? The Answer should be … Read more
What types of supply chain tools help a company collect data? What types of supply chain tools help a company collect data? Please describe two types of tools. How does supply chain management help a company to improve efficiency and effectiveness? How does contract bidding improve a company’s financial outcome? Why is forecasting demand important? … Read more
Critically identify and apply Logistics and Supply Chain Management concepts to suggest logistics performance priorities The purpose of this assignment is to identify and apply Logistics and Supply Chain Management concepts/tools to suggest logistics performance priorities. To this purpose, you should review about these companies through secondary available information. Think about how you can apply … Read more
Prepare a case study on Supply Chain Management focusing on Sport Obermeyer This case describes the forecasting, planning and production processes of a global skiwear supply channel. Sport Obermeyer Ltd. is a high-end fashion design and merchandising company that sells its products through U.S. department stores and ski shops. Although the company has a global … Read more
Develop a substantial comprehensive definition of Supply Chain Discussion Board Question: We move to the concept of “supply chain.” Check out Chapter 7/8 and related sources to develop an understanding of the vitality of this concept. After doing some reading, develop a substantial comprehensive definition of Supply Chain—based upon your current understanding. Write as if you were … Read more
Discuss the Trends in Supply Chain, Transportation, and Logistics Management Identify one issue, trend, or change that is impacting the discipline/professional field (SUPPLY CHAIN, TRANSPORTATION, & LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT)You will find two sources to inform your paper and write a short (1-2 page) essay with a clear three part structure, including a thesis statement. The paper … Read more