LOGISTICS

Assignment length             1,500 words (+/- 10%) Students should combine the material presented in the class with their own research of books, journals, and other publications. References should conform to the Harvard Standard System. Should include an introduction and conclusion.   Assignment Topic:   Supply Chain Management has been defined by Slack as the management of the interconnection of organisations which relate to each other through upstream and downstream linkages between different processes that produce value in the form of products and services to the end customer   A)    Discuss the critical issues involved in the decision to develop either an efficient or responsive supply chain. (50 marks – about 750 words)   B)    Explore the possibility of developing a supply chain that is simultaneously efficient and responsive. (25 marks – about 375 words)   C)    From your own experience, describe a supply chain and assess its characteristics. (25 marks – about 375 words).

You will need to submit research paper topic for approval by no later than the end of third week. You have considerable freedom in choosing a topic. The requirement is that you choose a topic that requires academic research not business research and that you submit both your paper topic (which should not contain question) and a full paragraph statement, that statement must contain a research question to be answered or a hypothesis to be tested. Most “why” questions focus more on workplace related issues and business not academic or scholarly research so they seldom are acceptable questions for scholarly research.The topic is:Hazardous Material Transportation

Your assignment is to write a research paper discussing the impact of newer larger aircraft on airport management.  Questions that you should answer, but are not limited to include:1. What are the effects on airport design and the frequency of airport pavement replacement and repairs? 2. What are the effects on taxiway and apron separations?3. What are the effects on gate capacity and baggage handling operations? 4. What are the effects on aircraft servicing operations?  If you have questions please ask.Based on material covered in the class, the student should identify the problem/situation, provide a resolution/approach, give a rationale to your approach and expected outcome/conclusion. This project will be presented in APA format and the writing requirement described in the Policies section of this syllabus. The project is graded on contents, grammar, and format. A minimum word should be 2000 words with a minimum of 3-5 outside references. References should only be used to enhance your work not replace it.

Manufacturing / Services Provided For this section of the final project, look at the company you have been analyzing for the past two weeks from the perspective of manufacturing or service it provides. The company is Amazon. First, answer the following questions: What products or services of the company are you analyzing? How are these products made or services provided? Does the company provide both products and services? Did the company outsource the manufacture of its products? Then, complete the following tasks as part of your analysis: Develop a process map for manufacturing a product or providing a service. Look at the company from a process perspective and identify from your process map the areas that the company could improve. Examine whether the company is a make-to-order, make-to-stock, or engineer-to-order company. Update your report to include the following topics: Product development Process development Services Submission Details: Based on your research, write succinct discussions of each of these items. Present your work as a 2–3-page report in a Microsoft Word document formatted in APA style. Support your responses with examples. Cite any sources in APA format. Please make sure there is a title page and reference page in additional to the 2-3 pages. Please see the rubric that is attached for the additional instructions for week 3.

This is a two part discussion for the first part:-in 300 words While driving, safely record five placard numbers from trailers. Please list the numbers and analyze each truck’s freight by locating the number in the ERG and discuss what safety precautions you would take if there was a serious accident. ( I have attached the ERG)-in 300 words What makes Hazmat Management different from Hazmat incident management? Look beyond operational issues and the hazards of the materials stay focused on top level organizational and strategic issues.

Organization should be as follows: 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  Looking Ahead The final paper must have the following key sections, clearly identified, though they can be titled creatively to reflect your question and interests: I. An introduction that states the problem and why your topic is important.  The research question, clearly and concisely stated as a question. What do you hope to answer with this research?  This section should also include definition of terms. II. Literature Review – background research on this topic III. The results/ discussions, describes what you have learned that helps answer the research question. What are you ideas about this topic? IV. The discussion of potential new solutions.  V. The conclusion, which summarizes the key points of the paper and suggests further research needed on this topic. VI. A list of references in APA format.

Based on the assigned readings and our interactions throughout week 5 you should be able to write with a firm grasp of the financial and budgetary concepts of funding and operating at an airport. Your assignment is to write a research paper regarding the funding of airports.  A complex relationship has developed between the private sector and the federal government with the increase in privatization of large airports over the last 70 plus years and the requirement for federal funding.  Please write a paper that focuses on the government funding (federal and local) of airports and ensure that you touch on the vital Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and its uses. Please ensure you venture beyond the textbook for this assignment. Based on material covered in the class, the student should identify the problem/situation, provide a resolution/approach, give a rationale to your approach and expected outcome/conclusion. This paper will be presented in APA format and the writing requirement described in the Policies section of this syllabus. The paper is graded on contents, grammar, and format. The minimum word should be 1000 words with a minimum of  3-5 outside references.

there are 2 topics that need to be discussed:1. In 300 words Discuss, objectively, the need for and the application of Hazmat regulations to society. Do not discuss the regulations themselves or any issue related to regulatory compliance or non compliance. Think about why the regulations were created do NOT introduce any statutory requirements or issues.2. In 300 words Review the Hazmat Incident Map http://hazmat.globalincidentmap.com/home.php and consider how this site is important and can be used for those who ship, transport, or receive Hazmat.-Review the Wiser website https://wiser.nlm.nih.gov/ and consider how this site is important and useful to first responders.

InstructionsAPICS Greater North Jersey presents a video about the financial management for the Supply Chain Professional.Select on the following link to the video titled Financial Management for the Supply Chain Professional to watch the workshop being presented — Financial Management for the Supply Chain Professional (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mo6MECuQRA&feature=youtu.be)VIDEO CRITIQUEStudents are required to compose a video critique on this video. The critique should be between 500 and 750 words long. They should be well written, following standard rules of grammar and composition, and developing consistent, cohesive ideas over several paragraphs.A critique is an analytical essay on a video, in which you give your opinion on the aesthetic quality of the video and then give your reasons for your opinion. Do not limit yourself to reacting to the video (“I loved it !”) and do not use generic terms like “incredible,” “wonderful,” “marvelous,” etc. Unlike a review, you assume that the reader has already seen the video; you do not need to give an extensive plot summary; you do not need to hide plot information so as not to spoil the surprise of the viewer, and you do need to be consistently analytical and critical.Your first paragraph should summarize the film’s plot and act as a transition to the analytical part of the essay.The second paragraph should explain how the Supply Chain concepts for the week were depicted by the film and why the depiction was or was not meaningful. What Supply Chain lessons were learned? What suggestions might you give to the role players to effectuate different and perhaps more satisfying (or even prosperous) results? You are under all circumstances to make sure the opinions expressed in your film critiques are yours and not those borrowed from a printed or internet source! Plagiarism will be severely treated in this class. I encourage you to consult outside sources on the film you are critiquing, but you must use a reference system to credit all the sources you use.

Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 300–500 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions with your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas. Supply chain strategy includes a long-range plan for the design and ongoing management of all supply chain decisions that define the structure, function, facilities, and priorities of the supply chain. Competitive priorities differentiate companies from their competitors to gain competitive advantage. Discuss the building blocks of supply chain strategy, and detail the elements of each. How does the supply chain strategy support the business strategy? What are competitive priorities, and how do they help supply chain organizations gain competitive advantage?