LOGISTICS

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.

>Research Lean supply chains and Agile supply chains, comparing and contrasting both. Today some companies are combining both strategies, while others employ one or the other.  >Explain why you would use one over the other, or how they might work in combination.  >Find at least 1 company that uses Lean and 1 who uses Agile methods in their supply chain and discuss their reasoning for doing so.

Post a current event article about the topic Detailed explanation: Find an article related to the topic, summarize it into their own words 1-2 paragraphs

This paper is about a case that will be provided. Investigate the firm’s problem(s) as they relate to Supply Chain and prepare a written paper the case. The format of the paper should follow the APA guidelines and either 2 or 1.5 spaces between lines. The paper content should have all sections specified below: ·      Executive summary (1 page) – a couple of paragraphs which summarize the remainder of the report and is on its own page ·      Background (2 page) – use this section to lead into your Problem Statement; identify symptoms, critical factors and the current state  ·      Problem Statement (maximum four lines) – a succinct statement of the problem/dilemma/issue, in a single declarative sentence; be careful to identify the real problem and not the symptoms of the problem ·      Analysis (4 pages) – apply marketing models, textbooks, and outside research to support your position; logically discuss options, implications and tradeoffs  ·      Recommendations and Conclusions (1 page) – these should be your recommendations regarding how the organization should deal with the problem; they should be fully supported by the Analysis section ·      References and Charts – does not count towards the 8 pages Citations must be referenced according to APA style. Add at least 2 charts.   Appropriate references:  This is a library research paper and you must use at least 3 different sources, not including textbooks. These sources should be company websites, industry sources, periodicals, such as the Wall Street Journal, Business Week, and so on, and governmental sources such as the SEC. Wikipedia and other similar sources are not to be used. In addition, two textbooks and the case will be provided to use as a reference.  APA Guidelines: Students should follow the APA guidelines to write the case assignment. https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html

With reference to a particular business case: • Describe logistics functions and identify the key drivers of logistics outsourcing in the context of your chosen organisation? • Explain and discuss the benefits and challenges, as well as any strengths and weaknesses, of the Logistics outsourcing approaches in the context of your chosen organisation and propose an appropriate approach to enhance the competitive advantages of your chosen organisation

1. Capacity and how could it affect operations – capacity, capacity available, capacity management, capacity planning (resource planning, rough-cut capacity planning), capacity control – capacity requirements planning (CRP) 2. Interconnected relationship between operational and supply networks – supply and demand – supply chain perspective – network links (analysis of the network through understanding the downstream aspects of the network followed by the upstream parts of the network) – supply network design (network configuration, operations locations decisions, long-term capacity management decisions) – supply network configuration (pattern, shape or arrangement of the various operations that make supply network, how much of the network should be in house and how much should be outsourced) – disintermediation – co-opetition – locations of operations (demand changes, supply changes and the objectives of the location decision) 3. The operations manager and the design of network configuration

3 different forums. 200-250 word maximum for each. Willing to pay more depending on the quality. F1- What are the advantages and disadvantages of transporting via pipeline? supply 3 companies that are involved in the pipeline industry. include name, website, & their mission statement. compare the 3. F2- Compare the European and North American trade systems; are they really different? How does the cost of transportation impact global trade? F3- Describe intermodal freight; Include short synopsis of the issues and your opinion of them. Also, give a personal anecdote

“The paper should consist of the following sections: 1) Title Page; 2) Abstract; 3) Literature Review; 4) Body of the paper (your headings as needed); 5) Summary & Conclusion; 6) Reference Page. The paper should be between 15-20 pages long (excluding title page, abstract reference page and appendix).”  What you submitted , the paper was not 15-20 pages not counting the title page, abstract reference page and appendix, and did not meet the requirements of at least 12 sources.

Some issues to ponder when thinking about the interface between the film you watched in module 1 and the material presented in Chapter 1 of Howell and Griffiths.  Think about the following questions as you begin to explore your own perceptions of where gangs come from and the level of threat they pose to society!  1. What are some of the differences and similarities between today’s street gangs when compared to gangs at the end of the 19th Century and beginning of the 20th century? 2. What conditions in New York City gave rise to street gangs in the 19th century? What types of conditions foster gang proliferation today? How are these conditions similar or different? 3. What were the conditions in the West that fostered the growth of Asian and Hispanic Gangs? 4. What conditions today are factors in the persistence of street gangs across the nation? 5. Are street gangs the only menace that presents challenges for public safety in this nation? You have to use the book: Howell, James C and Griffiths, Elizabeth (2019) gangs in America’s communities (3rd edition) sage publications

Instructions: The underlying theme from this course is a deceivingly simple question: What can we reasonably expect from the criminal justice system in terms of crime control and crime prevention? To answer this question, we have discussed a variety of ways in which the criminal justice system intends to reduce crime. Your paper should include a detailed review and discussion of empirical studies that have assessed the policy’s effectiveness. In a nutshell, select a policy and discuss its overall effectiveness. Keep in mind that effectiveness is based on various factors in addition to crime reduction such as overall costs, practicality, and generalizability. The conclusion of your paper should include an educated assessment of whether this policy should be widely utilized and funded by the government.