LOGISTICS

Amazon has exploited several opportunities on the Internet to attract customers and increase revenues. Amazon uses the Internet to attract customers by offering a huge resource of millions of books. A large physical bookstore, in contrast, carries fewer than 100,000 titles. Amazon also uses the Internet to customize service to the individual. Amazon’s software allows it to develop and maintain customer relations by recommending books based on customer purchase history, sending reminders at holiday time, and permitting customers to review and comment on books. New titles are quickly introduced and made available online, whereas a brick-and-mortar bookstore chain must distribute and stock the titles prior to sale. Amazon takes advantage of other Internet attributes: online ordering and 24-hour-a-day, 7-days-a-week availability. To this Amazon adds delivery to the customer’s door. Topics/Questions that should be covered in the essay: History and background of the company. What are the advantages and disadvantages of selling products over the Internet? Give examples of companies that have been faced with advantages and disadvantages. Specifically, describe their challenges and the methods used to overcome challenges. If books can be downloaded online, how will Amazon’s business change? What methods could be used to forecast inventory and facility cost? What types of inventory methods does Amazon use? Would ABC Analysis be the best inventory method? Explain. What inventory method would you use? Explain. Why would the other inventory methods not be the most beneficial? What other products could Amazon sell that are downloadable? Give examples and reasons Amazon would be successful. What challenges would they have to overcome? What recent projects has Amazon started? What do traditional bookstores have to gain from setting up an e-commerce site to complement their retail stores? How does this impact on-hand inventory? What are Amazon’s competitors and how are they dealing with inventory cost and control? Can they compete with Amazon 10-15 years from now? Why or why not? What are some of Amazon’s best practices that help establish the company as a leader in their field? What are some best practices for managing inventory (be sure to include reference)? How does the company’s initial mission and philosophy align with how Amazon has grown and developed over the years? Your essay should be at least 3-4 pages.

Movie title is “Lord of War” staring Nicholas cage I will tip an extra $15 for the rental of the movie. It is $4 on youtube and amazon, not sure if its still on Netflix. I have also attached an upload of the course book for you to site as a reference. Instructions: for This Case Study We will be watching Lord of War with Nicholas Cage. I will show this movie twice via Zoom. If you do not sign up for one of the two sessions I will hold then you will be responsible for finding the movie and completing the assignment. See the Assignment Information page. You will need to take notes as the video will only be shown twice, there will be no pausing during the session and I will not answer any questions before or after the session. Your task is to make correlations between Lord of War and Sourcing and Procurement. The Critical Analysis must follow all APA Guidelines. Must include headings! (Break up your writing). Your critical analysis must be between 3-5 pages (min-max), include a Title Page and Reference page. The critical analysis should include the following: Explain how procurement plays a part in this supply chain. How do supplier relationships play a part in this supply chain? How does the political climate affect the supply chain? What shipping methods are used throughout this supply chain? Are they legal or illegal? Explain. What constraints exist in this supply chain and how are they overcome? How is inventory managed? What strategic sourcing practices take place? Are there any other supply chain concepts not mentioned above? Explain in full. Hint: This analysis SHOULD NOT be in question/answer format. An automatic zero (0) will be earned for not following directions! This case study will take the place of the Final Exam listed on your Assignment List and count as a Quiz.

Supply Chain Management and Technology This week’s readings suggest that technology is at the center of changes taking place in supply chain management. In this discussion you will take a closer look at innovative technologies that companies are implementing to streamline their supply chain operations and examine how these new technologies have affected their business performance. For your initial post provide an example of a company that has been innovative with the implementation of new technology in their supply chain network. You can select a company on your own (using credible sources) from your textbook or from assigned readings. Your post must include the following: Name your chosen company and describe their business, then explain how they have implemented change in their supply chain through technological innovation. Explain how technology has changed the company, improved its supply chain management, and stimulated its competitive advantage. Provide one example of another new technology that you think might further improve the company’s supply chain operations and increase its global efficiency and competitiveness. Your initial post must be a minimum of 225 words.

Locate an article on Global Operations or Global Business from one of the industry trade journals (International Operations Management Journal, Journal of Operations Management, Productions & Operations Management, International Journal of Operations Management, etc.). Select a topic related to what you’ve read (Competitive Advantage, Global Technology, Finance, Strategic Planning, etc.). Summarize the article. Identify three key points the author makes and explain the rationale related to the readings and your professional experience. Find evidence to support or refute the author. Be sure to use one external source in addition to the article and textbook to support your work.

Write a report following the samples and draft uploaded. follow the instructions in the draft file14807233 minutes agosupply chain project report depends on order # 447871

Assignment

1. Who brought about the incoterms .

2. Which year was it

3. When was it last reviewed.

4. What are the current approved Incoterms?

5. Indicate at what point do the property in the goods pass from the seller to the buyer?

For this discussion, you will play the role of a logistics analyst who is creating a report on the contributions of logistics activities to a company’s overall business performance.

Select any publicly traded company. Research this company’s website and relevant business documentation to evaluate the company’s performance and profit models, such as inventory turnover, return on assets, or other models that the company uses to measure its performance. Possible sources of information include the company’s annual report, income statement, or other financial documents that report the company’s revenues, expenses, and profits. These are usually published on the company’s Investor Relations page on their website. Additionally, Ashford University Library’s MergentDatabase is an excellent source for business information. To access the Mergent database:

Click on the “Find Articles & More” link in the purple banner at the top of the library home page.
Select “Databases by Subject.”
Choose “Business & Economics,” then click on “Mergent” on the following page.
Once in Mergent, enter the name of your company into the search box to get to the company overview page. Note that the search might show you multiple options, so click on the specific company you are searching for if a list is offered.
Select the “Company Financials” tab.
Identify two logistics-related activities the company utilizes to achieve its business goals. You may select, for example, the company’s inventory management system, warehousing operations, order management, transportation management, international logistics, or any other activities.

Your 200-250 word post must include the following:

Name the company that you chose and identify and describe the two logistics activities you selected that support the company’s supply chain and business strategies.
Explain how the company uses the total cost approach to coordinate the selected logistics activities in a cost-efficient manner.
Identify the tools and/or methods (as described in Chapter 4 of your textbook) that the company uses to measure the quality of its logistics performance. Describe one tool/method, and briefly explain what it measures and how it works.

Research the library for articles describing a redeployment effort. It can be any reverse logistic topic affecting military operations. For ideas, and for possible reference material, use the articles listed in the Individual Assignment Resources. Be sure to back any assertions and/or personal opinions with authority (library articles, for example). Develop the paper in conformance with APA criteria. The length should be two-pages, excluding title page and reference page. Use at least three library articles (articles from class count toward the three library article requirement).

Individual Assignment Resources:

Kindberg, S. B., & Gallo, A. L. (2006). Innovation in redeployment: The 1st infantry division retruns from Iraq. Army Logistician, 38(3), 30.

Rutner, S. M., Aviles, M., & Scott, C. (2012). Logistics evolutnion: A comparison of military and commercial logistics thought. The International Journal of Logistics Management, 23(1), 96-118. 

Walden, J. L. (2001). Reverse logistics: A monogram. Retrieved from FortLeavenworth KS School of Advanced Military Studies:

How coca cola can effectively mitigate its risk (risk of its own supply chain) as a large MNC in this Globalized world?

My business is called “Rush” is a technology that enables businesses to order a courier directly from independent contractor drivers- bypassing traditional expenses that minimize company profits, increases productivity and mostly customer satisfaction. Rush is going to be solely for business to business but individuals can use it too. I want extensive research on how and why B2B should subscribe to on-demand delivery service using independent driver contractors to replace FedEx and UPS in the USA thereby harnessing sameday deliveries locally with a city (70-300 miles radius). Please you must answer questions in “investor deck document” in the uploaded docs. I want this to be investor ready. I have uploaded the market research, I need an investor ready business plan from you.