Logistics

Supply chain management strategy: estimate demand for the next 4 days using a 4-day moving average as well as simple exponential smoothing with a = 0.1.

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Supply chain management strategy Estimate demand for the next 4 days using a 4-day moving average as well as simple exponential smoothing with a = 0.1. (4 marks) Evaluate the MSE, MAD, MAPE, bias, and TS (i.e., the KPIs) in each case. Which of the two methods is better? Why? (3 marks) Use Holt’s model … Read more

Prepare a one-page single-spaced abstract of the article and provide the abstract.

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Each student is required to read a journal article on issues addressing a contracting issue. The journals must be research oriented, such as those found at Air University or related journals. The selected article should cite references and have a bibliography at the end of the article. After reading , prepare a one-page single-spaced abstract … Read more

Discuss the concept of ‘equifinality’ as presented in the WISexercise?how does ‘equifinality’ affect the strategy-making process in general?

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The ‘Words-in-a-Sentence” (WIS) exercise was a competitive endeavor that pitted several teams in class against each other in the WIS industry. Each team was allowed to organize and re-organize during the course of the exercise. In Chapter 3 of Thompson et al., the concept of driving forces is discussed relative to an organization’s external environment. … Read more

Promotion: discuss the impact of promotional activities on the fast-moving consumer goods sector.

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Promotion Discuss the impact of promotional activities on the fast-moving consumer goods sector. Determine the influence of promotional strategies on the performance of fast-moving consumer goods. Briefly examine the different sales promotional techniques. Examine the need for sales promotion as an effective promo tool. Examine the impact of sales promotion on the competitiveness of fast-moving … Read more

Compare and contrast the European and North American freight transportation systems, globalized trade, and global policy implications .what part do you find interesting and why?

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European and North American freight transportation systems Compare and contrast the European and North American freight transportation systems, globalized trade, and global policy implications .What part do you find interesting and why?  

The Elevator Dilemma: what are all of the potential problems mentioned in the text?what are the possible causes for the current situation?what tools/techniques/methods would you use to identify, and possibly quantify/qualify, those issues?

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The Elevator Dilemma What are all of the potential problems mentioned in the text?What are the possible causes for the current situation? What tools/techniques/methods would you use to identify, and possibly quantify/qualify, those issues? Recommendations: What tools/techniques/methods would you use to propose possible solutions to reduce or eliminate the problems? What tools/techniques/methods would you use … Read more

Changing requirements after contract award:under what authority are changes to the requirements allowed after contract award?

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Changing Requirements after contract award 3-to-4 page research paper (not counting the references page) Within the context of your paper and your presentation you should (at a minimum) address the following: 1. Under what authority are changes to the requirements allowed after contract award? 2. Discuss how changes to requirements after award may affect the … Read more