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Write a formal deductive essay, 1-2 pages long, based on the subject of critical thinking, logic, and rhetoric. Topic: Has the third party in American national politics been historically unsuccessful in elections? If so, why? If not, why not? Include a title page and reference page, but exclude table of contents. Page count does not include either the title page or the reference page. Use at least 2 but no more than 5 references with at least 1 reference from an academic journal article (use the Touro library databases).

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

Use the discussion board to argue in favor or against carbon offsets as a method to reduce greenhouse effects.  Discuss this topic with the aid of periodical publications, scientific research publications, or other library material. If you have experience directly with either carbon offsets or cap and trade, offer your experience in the discussion.  Build on each other’s discussion points.  Use this discussion as if you were in a brick and mortar classroom situation. Discussion Board Resources Liu, W., & Li, H. (2011). Improving energy consumption structure: A comprehensive assessment of fossil energy subsidies reform in China. Energy Policy, 39, 4134-4143. APUS Library URL: https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy1.apus.edu/docview/1432908446?pq-origsite=summon

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).

Go through the scenario.   Your task is to determine which procurement strategy is best for the company.    Choose a solution and in one paragraph make a clear and specific recommendation based on the readings in the class so far. In a second paragraph, describe how the company can implement your recommendation. Write your recommendation/implementation in third person.  Include a cover page.   At the end, discuss the questions that are presented below.   Answer the following questions: What did you find challenging in completing the scenario?  How do strategic alliances impact procurement outsourcing strategies ? Provide your response by uploading a Word document using this format: Recommendation Implementation SCENERIO: YOU ARE THE SUPPLY MANAGER FOR WONDERFUL WIDGETS. THE COMPANY CAN PROCURE ITS WIDGET PARTS FROM VARIOUS SUPPLIERS OR USE ITS CURRENT EQUIPMENT, FACILITY, LAYOUT, AND MATERIALS TO PRODUCE THE COMPONENT IN HOUSE.  PROBLEM: AS THE SUPPLY MANAGERE YOU SEE THE OPERATIONAL COST INCREASE EACH MONTH,. YOU NEED TO REDUCE THERE COSTS AND STREAMLINE PROCESSES BEFORE THE END OF THE QUARTER. COORPORATE WILL SEE THESE COST ON THE QUARTERLY REPORTS. YOU NEED TO BE PROACTIVE.  DECISION: OUTSOUCE MINIMIZE TOTAL LANDING COST

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 project provides a project scenario to complete via an Excel spreadsheet. Includes two data sets and questions to answer for both data sets. This project requires you to use several analytical tools to arrange, display and analyze data. Directions Download and review the following files: Project Excel file for completing this project: LG415_Course_Project.xlsxPreview the document Additional project information you will need to know in order to create the charts and perform the analyses correctly: LG415_Project_Additional_Info.docxPreview the document Review the following for more information about creating X-bar and R and S Control Charts in Excel: How to Create X and R Charts in Excel (Links to an external site.) Shewhart X-bar and R and S Control Charts (Links to an external site.) Read the following scenario to begin and complete the steps below. Scenario You are the Quality Manager for Widgets, Inc. You have just won a contract to produce a specialized widget that the customer requires a very tight specification limit. This widget is to be 5.50” in length, plus or minus .50”. This gives the total specification limit of 5.00” to 6.00”. You have set up the production line to produce a test run of the widgets (Data Set 1). The sample size consists of a total of 20 samples per run, with a total of four (4) runs. A total of 80 samples will be used to determine if the process is capable of producing the widgets within specification. Due to the specifications of the customer, and the setup of the manufacturing processes, the systematic random sampling technique was used to ensure that samples from each run were collected at the same point in time on different days. This provides the basis for the X-bar chart to group the sample from each run into logical subgroups. Perform the following for: Data Set 1 Date Set 2 X-Bar Charts Requirements Calculate the subgroup mean for each numbered sample Calculate the grand mean and standard deviation of the subgroup samples Calculate the UCL and LCL of the grouped samples Create the X-bar chart Provide detailed analysis of the X-bar chart IM Chart Requirements To ensure that the process in actually producing individual widgets within specification limits, you have decided to use an Individual Measurement chart that will plot each of the 80 samples against a calculated UCL and LCL, as well as plotting the data against the customer specification limits. Stack the sample data (place the run data into a single column. Run 1 first, Run 2 second, etc) Using the Data Analysis Toolpak, create the Descriptive Statistics for the stacked data Using the Descriptive Statistics output, calculate the UCL and LCL Create the IM chart using the calculated UCL and LCL Recopy the stacked data, and enter the customer specification limits Create the IM chart of the sample data against the customer specifications Provide a detailed analysis of both IM charts Answer Questions for Data Sets Answer the questions on the “Questions DS 1 or DS 2” tab on the spreadsheet, and follow the instructions.

Conduct research regarding the topic of Cargo Damage Prevention as related to supply chain and logistics. Resources contained in the Bellevue University Online Library Database System are highly recommended. Create a formal business memorandum to your current supervisor (or a past supervisor). This memorandum will outline your thoughts as to how you think your organization manages cargo damage prevention. Are the current policies and procedures on cargo damage prevention adequate? Why or why not? Specifically and with detail, what can be done to improve how your organization manages cargo damage prevention? If cargo damage prevention is not a topic of consideration for your current or past organization, complete this assignment as if you did work for an organization for which Cargo Damage Prevention was relevant. Your report can be completed as if being prepared for your current employer or a previous employer.

Please read chapter 3 and answer the discussion question 8 and 10: 8. How can the full set of logistical and cross-functional drivers be used to create strategic fit for a furniture manufacturer, specializing in kitchen cabinetry, targeting both time-sensitive and price-conscious customers? 10. Discuss the role of supply chain drivers to improve a firm’s asset turnover. Refer to the key components of asset turnover to support your answer.

Returning an item purchased can be frustrating at times. Describe a time you returned an item you purchased and answer the following questions: What was the item you returned, reason for returning the item, and the process you went through to return the item.