Introduction to Transportation, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management

Research an organization of your choice, and describe its supply chain. (NOTE: You may choose a private sector or public sector organization; however, more information will be available for a private sector, publicly traded company). Your description should include a discussion of: 

• Suppliers.
• Facilities (plants, distribution centers, etc.).
• Customers.
• Supply chain partners (third party providers, etc.). 

Draw a schematic of the organization’s supply chain with three associated flows: 

• Goods/services.
• Money/cash/capital.
• Information. 

In addition, research and discuss the following topics: 

• Supply chain costs as a percent of sales.
• Modes of transportation throughout the supply chain network (air, water, surface, etc.).
• Types of warehousing (plant/warehouses, proprietary/private, etc.).
• Metrics to measure supply chain performance.
  • Cost
  • Service levels
  • Inventory turnover
  • Their metrics

Finally, what supply chain improvements would you suggest for this organization? 

Prepare a 10-12 page research paper (excluding title page, abstract, references page, and appendices) in APA format presenting the items listed above. A minimum of five (5) peer-reviewed academic or professional references must be used in the paper.