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Florida Institute of Technology

Department of Extended Studies

Virtual Site

MGT5061-FA22 Systems & Logistics Support Management

Dr. Paul Battaglia

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Assignment 03 is 8 percent of the course grade

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Individual work.

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How submitted:

*** post your file (or files) with your answers to the assignment in Canvas.

*** If you use software (such as Excel), then also load that file.

*** If you use a figure, graph, or the like you do not need to spend hours making it super-pretty. On the other hand, it should be pretty-much-to-scale, labelled, accurate, and legible. It is usually better to put the item in the main answer (e.g., memo).

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The general scenario is that you are working for the company (Light-Up-My-Light, Inc). And need to do certain analytic or managerial work. Obviously (?), the major topics addressed will be the course topics; and more specifically usually the material from the current chapters!

Please remember to:

.a. put your last name in the file name;

Example form student named Jones: 5061-FA22-A03-Jones-A03

.b. include your last name in the running head; and

.c. number the pages.

I usually print out your answers and these items help me to identify whose work I am looking at, grading, etc.

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Your answers are due according to the class schedule. On your own initiative, you may invoke an up to a two-week extension. But remember the associated grading penalty of a grade (11 percent) a week.

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Copyright 2022. Dr. Paul Battaglia and Florida Institute of Technology for use ONLY by students enrolled in MGT5061-FA22 for the Virtual Site. Any other use requires explicit written permission from the author.

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Light Up My Light, Inc.

The CEO (Mrs. Elise Ennis) holds weekly reviews which cover the key aspects of the firm’s operations.

During the last meeting the subject of “logistics” came up. And with it “logistics management”. In essence, logistics is currently a popular term. But what does it mean? How might it apply to LUML?

The CEO said that she would send a few questions for written answers. And then at a later meeting the staff could discuss the topic.

As the meeting was getting ready to disconnect, Tom Dollar the Comptroller asked you to give him a call to discuss how to proceed.

During the call Tom says that you are to prepare the response. As the resident “logistician” you are the logical one. He will forward whatever he receives from the CEO.

The next day you get the following.

FWD To: {your name} From: Tom Dollar, Comptroller Date: {date} Subject: FWD: Logistics and management Here are the question from the CEO. Per discussion please prepare response to the questions. As new material for CEO, backup and clear but concise explanation on what-we-are-doing and why-we-are-doing it. Please handle ASAP Thanks, Tom

To: Tom Dollar, Comptroller From: Elise Ennis, CEO Date: {date} Subject: logistics and management Tom, Ref logistics. Can we get someone to answer the following questions? Some of these seem to be ripe for an accompanying figure, diagram, whatever? But I also need an explanation of the figure, how it ties into the answer, etc. Thank you. Elise #1. (100 pts) What is logistics? By the end, I need a definition that LUML can use. I suspect that a creditable source will be important. #2. (100) What then is logistics management? Ditto on use at LUML and source. #3. (100) What functional things are done in logistics? #4. (100) What is this thing called a “life cycle”? It seems like it should be time-phased? Briefly describe the typical phases. #5. (100 points) How does logistics tie into the system life cycle? Explain. #6. (100) Of course we want to be successful. Are there any points that might be especially relevant in accomplishing our various objectives? Briefly explain. #7. (25 if answered with other than none; 0 if none.). Any other thoughts or information on this subject that you think that I should know at this point in time? “None” if that is your answer.

REMINDER:

There are also other standard graded elements that might not be explicitly stated in each assignment: (e.g., timeliness; in-text references; reference list).

Each answer needs to have the answer plus supporting rationale. That does not mean that each answer needs to be pages long! The answer itself and a well constructed rationale are often only be a couple of sentences.

Figures are BEST placed in the document and are more useful near where they are used in the narrative. In my experience, we do not provide executives with a “hey, if you want to see the figure then look it up yourself”.

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