Case 1 Although one fortunate and lucky young woman was pulled out alive after 17 days buried in the rubble, over 1100 workers perished in a deadly factory building collapse in Dhaka, Bangladesh, in April 2013.89 The Rana Plaza building collapse is now considered the deadliest disaster in the history of the clothing industry. As stated in this chapter, the dynamic competitive environment facing contemporary global organizations demands new sol...
Learning OutcomesA: Learning Outcomes 1. To outline concepts relating to international tourism demand and supply in the management of destinations and businesses; 2. To recognise management needs in the key business areas within the tourism sector. B: Assessment Task In the context of Covid19, illustrate the management challenges of a case study hotel. C: Specific Criteria/Guidance Use theory and your own information gathered from ...
Advantages of Global Sourcing in HSR Projectuestion 1Total word count should preferably for this question (excluding figures, tables, and references if any). Always use your own words. Content uplifted from course materials and external sources will not be marked.(a)Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of global sourcing in the context of the High Speed Rail (HSR) project via an open international tender. Use the information provided i...
Question 1 (a) Changi International Airport handles more than 2 million tonnes of cargo on an annual basis. As a major logistics hub in Southeast Asia, the airport handles many air cargo operators. Based on the flight information and statistics available for Changi International Airport, indicate the top five air cargo operators at the airport in terms of market share.
Tourist MotivationThere is no penalty for submitting below the word/count limit, but students should be aware that there is a risk they may not maximise their potential mark. Assignments should be presented appropriately in line with the restrictions stated above; if an assignment exceeds the time/word count this will be taken in account in the marks given using the assessment criteria shown. Assessment Task You are asked to write an indiv...
Question: Assessment Information This assignment is designed to assess learning outcomes: 1.Apply modern supply chain management principles and practice, including the evolution of modern operations management theory, to real business cases. 2.Critically analyse the process of supply chain management decision making. 3.Apply and analyse appropriate management frameworks which can be used for the planning and control of materials and servic...
This is an individual assignment. Before you can get into the details of logistics and supply chain operations, you have to show that you understand what they are and how they have evolved. In this assignment you will briefly describe both what logistics and supply chains are, what their purpose is, and how they have emerged over time. Assignment Grading This assignment counts for 10% of your final course grade. It is graded according to this rub...
Objective of this Assignment: To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the process of choosing a compensation model that fits within the organizational setting and framework. For this assignment, read the following scenario: For more than 10 years you have been a human resources manager at a recently unionized tool manufacturing company. Your company is home to more than 50 employees, ranging from machinists to metal fabricator...
Logistics & Supply Chain Management L&SCM. This is an exciting module which looks at the fast pace changing dynamic world of logistics and supply chain management. With global trade expected to almost triple by 2050, L&SCM will become a critical success factor for companies to establish a sustainable competitive advantage. This is a compulsory stage II module on MSc Project Management and an elective stage II module on both the MBA...
Inventory Challenges in Traditional Store FormatsYou are required to research and prepare an essay in response to the following: 1.Compare and contrast the inventory challenges associated with traditional store formats and e-retailing within the UK grocery market in light of recent volatility in demand and consumer buying patterns. 2. Evaluate the relative merits of competing distribution networks in response to these changes in...
Assignment Read the case study entitled: General Motors: “Electrification capacity constraints” from Ivey Publishing. A link will be provided on Moodle for you access the case study. Also download the student spreadsheet that comes with this case study. In your report, answer the following questions 1. What are the possible production options that Tang can consider? Which of the options are viable for the Orion’s plant production rate ...
Assignment 2 – Customs Harmonized System (HS) Code | Costing and Pricing Decision Research on CBSA website for the chosen product with full HS code, getting ready for importation into Canada. Your report must include the necessary HS Classification that you plan to import into the country and explain how you think the HS code is correct. You must take into consideration the followings: • amount of duty upon impor...
Production OptionsThe report is individual work and is worth 70% of your mark for the supply chain module. You should prepare a report answering the questions listed below about the General Motors case study. Read the case study entitled: General Motors: “Electrification capacity constraints” from Ivey Publishing. A link will be provided on Moodle for you access the case study. Also download the student spreadsheet that comes with...
Your final exam Report should address the impact of the pandemic on global outsourcing with respect tothe following four areas:i)Supplier relationships:For example(but not limited to), describe how the pandemic affectsissues such as supplier selectionand supplier relationship management.ii)Incoterms: Assume your company is located in Kitchener, Ontario Canadaand you are importing a consumer product from Berlin, Germany. You do not require insuran...
Learning OutcomesTo provide students with the ability to evaluate a wide range of leisure tourism provision and tourism development strategies in the context of key theoretical tourism concepts. To evaluate tourists behaviours within leisure tourism experiences. On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: 1Critically appraise the key theoretical concepts relating to leisure tourism 2 Critically evaluate current loca...