Week 1 Forum Logistics/Supply Chain
Differentiate logistics and supply chain. What are the similarities between the two concepts? Be specific. In what ways are they different? Be specific. Provide examples in your discussion. Lastly, include justification and support for your points.
Week 2 Forum Contingency Planning and Outsourcing
Explain what factors would typically be considered in contingency planning in outsourcing arrangements. Please give an example to back up your answer.
TLMT611 Week 2 Assignment 1 Case Study (Dell)
Week 2 Case Study Dell, read the case study on pages 95-97. Complete A 2-3 Case Study Analysis (outline attached) and answer the questions at the end. Include an appendix with the answers to the case questions.
The Case Analysis MUST be in APA format. Include cover page, in text citations and a reference list.
Week 3 Forum Adding Value
In your view, does transport add value in the supply chain? Please give an example to back up your answer.
Week 4 Forum Service providers
Describe the various factors that have to be considered when selecting logistics service providers. How in practice do you think consignors make decisions concerning choosing logistics services?
Week 5 Forum Lead Time
Explain how a reduction in lead time can help a supply chain reduce its inventory buffer without hurting customer service. Please provide an example to support your research.
TLMT611 Week 5 Assignment 2 Case Study John Lewis Case Study
Week 5 Case Study: John Lewis Partnership, read the case study on pages 284-289 and write a case analysis following the outlines that is attached. Answer the questions at the end of the case and include in an appendix. The analysis should be 2-3 pages in length (not including cover, references, or appendix).
Required: Title page, in-text citations, and reference page
TLMT611 Week 6 Forum KPIs
What are the various driving forces leading to greater use of KPIs in the logistics environment? Please provide an example of at least two that you have identified.
TLMT611 Week 7 Forum Robust Supply Chain
Why is a robust supply chain not necessarily a resilient supply chain? Please provide an example to back up your research.
TLMT611 Week 8 Forum Redesign of a Supply Chain
To what extent do you believe a supply chain can be redesigned to compensate for poor product design or poor product quality?
TLMT611 Week 8 Assignment 4 Final Paper
Instructions: Using the topic of your choice please write a 2000 word APA formatted paper with 5-7 citations of evidence backing your paper. You need not get permission from me on the topic, as long as it is a related subject to Global Transportation and Logistics Management. This paper SHOULD NOT have ever been turned into any class, symposium, or other academic area for a grade.
The paper should have:
Title page
Table of contents
Abstract
Lit review
Body
Reference page
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