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Total Cost AnalysisInsource or Outsource Based on your total cost analysis of Figure 1 and the findings from your research on the industry and locations, list and explain your choices for the performance dimensions or criteria on deciding to continue to Insource or Outsource, then utilize a weighted-point evaluation matrix to evaluate the two options. You are to select 4 additional criteria in addition to cost based on your industry research.a) ...

Product deliveryWarehouses R Us sees cross docking ability as a material value-add, but would like you to confirm what they will need to make it happen. Please describe in one paragraph per consideration, what cross-docking means for product delivery, the type of equipment needed, and the amount of space required. State whether this new facility will be big enough, and why?  Product delivery: Please key in your paragraph in red Type of ...

Assignment RationaleAssignment Rationale The rationale of this assignment is to begin the process of identifying a chosen industry wherein you will, based on your chosen topic and reference sources, provide a combined descriptive and explanatory report - an article. To frame the paper’s research focus, the student (you) will be seeking to explore what kinds of insights might be advanced in this problem solving exercise in for example area...

Course Code   :  J 508

Course Title   :  Product and Service Development

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This assignment explores the journey from ideas generation through to the launch of a new product or service. It examines the processes behind new product development (NPD) and it also considers the potential risks involved By the end of this unit a student will be able to: 1 Explain and demonstrate processes involved in new product or service development. 2 Assess the life-cycle stage of the products or services in a company’s port...

AimThe assignment requires you to model and solve a workforce planning problem for the number of cashiers operating tills in a supermarket. You will use integer linear programming and simulation to model the problem and solve/analyse the model using Excel Solver and Simul8. You will need to submit your models as an .xls file and .S8 file along with a report that explains your models of the problem, presents and analyses your results and discus...

Course Code   :  BMGT3009S

Course Title   :  operations management

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PlanWrite an Individual Report relating an operations principle to your workplace. The report should follow the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) scientific approach which is covered in the course lectures. Use the 4D framework (Direct, Design, Develop and Deliver) for writing this assignment Report sections 1. Introduction – Introduce your organization, your role and experience to date. If you are currently not in employment you may choose any org...

Course Code   :  LSC801

Course Title   :  Storage and Warehouse Techniques

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Design of Performance Measurement System for Warehouse OperationThis assessment draws on the scenario introduced in Assessment 1. It assumes that modernisation of the warehouse operation has commenced. With an eye to the future, the CEO now wants reassurance that this significant investment is justified. It falls to the logistics manager to design an appropriate performance measurement system that will enable evaluation of performance (and cost)...

Read the Beleza Natural case and reflect upon the process and the main issue involved in this case. • What are the key elements of Beleza’s business strategy? • Identify how the current process is structured, i.e. whether it follows a continuous, flow shop, job shop, cellular production, or project structure ? • Identify how the current process is aligned with or supports company’s business strategy • Conduct...

Objectives The purpose of the Assignments is to assess the students ability to apply the economic concepts learned in each unit to practical problem-solving scenarios. Instructions Students are to complete the exercises in Word (or some other compatible word processor) and submit for evaluation. Questions 1. The purpose of economics is to provide a way to think. Economic thinking and decision-making recognize that because of scarcity something ca...

Part 1: Contractor Assignment for Limited-Edition Race Car ProductionSilverStone car company has decided to produce a limited-edition race car. The main parts of this car would be produced in a week at a special machine shop with contractors (from Monday to Sunday). There are two types of contractors; type A and type B. These contractors can be assigned to work at any day of the week. When a contractor of type A starts to work, s/he will work ...

How Blockchain Technology is Applied to Documentation in the Maritime IndustryGlobalisation has brought the most advanced trading networks the world has seen, with the biggest, fastest vessels, robot-operated ports and vast computer databases tracking cargoes. But it all still relies on millions and millions of paper documents. That last throwback to 19th century trade is about to fall. AP Moeller-Maersk A/S and other container shipping lines...

Synopsis of CaseCET Express Pte Ltd is a Singapore company specialising in the import of dried grocery products for the local market. The company’s products come from many parts of the world. They supply to a network of grocery shops mainly located at HDB heartlands. The products are imported via a local agent, and the company is currently not involved in any import documentation or dealings with the local authorities. In order to have ...

Factors influencing up/downstream supply chain in the absence of free access to EU marketsSCENARIO You own a company based in Liverpool (UK) that assembles and manufactures starter motors for the major automotive manufactures with factories domestically and in Europe. The European division of your business accounts for 74% of your annual revenue and employs 300 of your 420 strong work force. To manufacture your starter motors, you source 68% of...

Task1.Read from the key reading and also other books and Journal’s articles to understand the theoretical foundation.  2.Identify types of risk in organisations for a value chain and what is a recovery plan by linking the theoretical foundation with real-life cases.  The learning outcomes being addressed through this assignment are a,b,d,g,h,i,j:  On successful completion of the module students will be able to: a) ...

Assignment 1 - Introductory SCM Group Presentation: The purpose of this introductory assignment is to enable students to undertake a wide ranging review of the SCM literature contained in books and journal articles etc to become familiar with key SCM theories and concepts and their respective authors. Then to develop critical evaluation skills through group discussion - arguing, determining, explaining and finally presenting their analysis to ...