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Discussion Topic: Logistics and Strategy
One of the main parts of the field of logistics is storage. This discussion takes a closer look at this important topic.
Please answer the following:
1. What are some of the various storage options?
2. Select one option for storage, from the options you discovered, and discuss its pros and cons.
Make sure you are supporting your answers fully and that your source research is identified with citations and references.
Journal 1
During this course you will complete a learning journal each week, based on your reflections on your planning and performance for the SAP software simulation connected to our course.
Begin your post with the label: Unit 1: Introduction
Reflect on the following topics related to Unit 1: Introduction:
1. Goals: What are your initial goals?
2. Insights: What are your initial insights?
3. Concerns: What are your initial concerns?
In a Word document, compose three paragraphs describing the topics: one paragraph per selected topic, based on your simulation activities, course materials, and additional research you conduct online. Then, submit to the appropriate Journal Dropbox.
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Discussion Topic: Logistics and Strategy
Strategy is an important starting point for any element of business, and logistics is no different in this consideration. One strategy found with logistics is to focus on customer service; this discussion has you develop a deeper understanding of this strategy.
Please answer the following:
1. What is a main benefit for selecting customer service as a logistics strategy?
2. Are there any detractors to selecting customer service as a logistics strategy?
3. Find one real world example of a logistics company that puts customer service as their primary strategy. Reflect upon, and then discuss, your thoughts on their implementation of this strategy.
Make sure you are supporting your answers fully and that your source research is identified with citations and references.
Journal 2
During this course you will complete a learning journal each week, based on your reflections on your planning and performance for the SAP software simulation connected to your course.
You will begin by downloading the SAP software located at the website; link to be provided by your professor.
After completing the activity in the SAP software, start working on your journal entry.
Begin your paper with the label: Unit 2: Week #1 of 8
Reflect on the following topics related to Unit 2: Week #1 of 8:
1. Top Positive: What was the one thing that went very well this week, your top positive event?
2. Top Challenge: What was the one thing that you struggled with the most this week, your top challenge event?
3. Strategy Review: Reflecting on your prior performance, what strategy changes do you intend to implement?
In a Word document, compose three paragraphs describing the topics: one paragraph per selected topic, based on your simulation activities, course materials, and additional research you conduct online. Then, submit to the appropriate Journal Dropbox.
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Discussion Topic: Logistics and Customer Value
One potential negative impact on customer value, within logistics, is the concept of being “out of stock.” This discussion takes a closer look at what happens when an item is “out of stock” and how it impacts a business or an organization.
Please answer the following:
1. From the perspective of business, what does it mean to be “out of stock”?
2. What are some of the contributing factors that could lead to an “out of stock” result for a business or an organization?
3. How does an “out of stock” scenario impact an organization’s brand identity with customers or consumers?
Make sure you are supporting your answers fully and that your source research is identified with citations and references.
Journal 3
During this course you will complete a learning journal each week, based on your reflections on your planning and performance for the SAP software simulation connected to your course.
After completing the activity in the SAP software, start working on your journal entry.
Begin your paper with the label: Unit 3: Week #2 of 8
Reflect on the following topics related to Unit 3: Week #2 of 8:
1. Top Positive: What was the one thing that went very well this week, your top positive event?
2. Top Challenge: What was the one thing that you struggled with the most this week, your top challenge event?
3. Strategy Review: Reflecting on your prior performance, what strategy changes do you intend to implement?
In a Word document, compose three paragraphs describing the topics: one paragraph per selected topic, based on your simulation activities, course materials, and additional research you conduct online. Then, submit to the appropriate Journal Dropbox.
