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MGT5061-FA22-A10 C8 log in use-sustain-retire-BETA

Florida Institute of Technology

Department of Extended Studies

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MGT5061-FA22 - Systems & Logistics Support Management

Dr. Paul Battaglia

A10 C9 Logistics in use, sustaining, retirement BETA

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Assignment 9 is 8 percent of the course grade

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Individual work.

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How submitted:

*** post your answers/discussion to the A09 assignment in Canvas.

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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 student named Johnson: 5061-FA22-A10-Johnson

.b. include your last name in the running heading; 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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Basic Copyright 2022 Dr. Paul Battaglia and Florida Institute of Technology. For use ONLY by students enrolled in MGT5061-IU-FA22. Any other use requires explicit permission.

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LUML is not directly involved in this assignment.

Q#1 (100 points). Up to this point (i.e., the system use and support phase) Blanchard has emphasized:

#1 design for supportability.

#2 logistics support for the production/construction phase.

(10 points) sources

(90) What are 3 logistics activities that are likely to be added in the system use and sustaining support, and retirement phases?

For each log activity, be sure to include the name or a short title; and a brief description of the considerations in these phases. [Hint: might these may vary over time and phase?]

Q#2 (50 points). Blanchard identified 4 major factors involved in evaluating the elements of logistics support.

Major factors of logistics element

#1 Test and support equipment

#2 Supply support

#3 Personnel and Training

#4 Technical data

We might add #5 other

Alas, like so many other lists in the book he does not really tell us which of these he considers to be is the most important.

Which factor do you believe is most important? Why? [Not looking for pages on this. But more than a sentence or two is appropriate.]

Q#3 (100 points) There are some natural “pushes” for changes to occur over time.

(10 points) sprucves.

(50) what are five “pushes” for changes? Briefly describe each.

(40) Why is it important to manage changes as they occur in the product life cycle? Might the management vary depending upon the phase? Explain.

** Pre-planned improvements. Start with a limited number (maybe even 1) model. But even during the early design phases we are thinking of “improved” models. More colors? More light intensity options?

** Changing technology? Over the years we now are at a position where LED’s can replace many incandescent or fluorescent light bulbs.

** Changing preferences. Avocado green was once a popular color for appliances. But now avocado green is mostly for those seeking a “retro” look. Stainless steel is the current “cool” finish?

** Changing need? Lower carbon emission is suddenly more important?

** Quality analysis helps us to find ways to do things better and/or at less cost (preferably both better and cheaper).

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Again keep in mind the basic elements such as APA format. Even for an “opinion” answer you are likely to need some sources since not all the ideas are likely to be your own.

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