Question sample: Drawing upon either your own organisation (or previously worked for) or an organisation with which you are familiar, identify an area of activity and suggest how the current management of operations could be improved. It is important that you explain the area of activity and its purposes clearly by providing adequate information and contextual information of the chosen […]
Based on the NMS case, please prepare an analysis (in about 5 pages, in addition to flow charts, table, graphs) to cover the following areas. 1. Please explain why NMS needs to transfer its supply chain from a “push” system (i.e., driven by forecast) to a “pull” system (i.e., driven by demand) and what are the specific benefits for doing […]
For this assignment, use your coursepack to review the case of “Half a Century of Supply Chain Management at Wal-Mart” by Mark and Johnson. In 2–4 double-spaced pages, analyze this case and address the following questions: Are Wal-Mart supply chain capabilities still a source of competitive advantage? Why or why not? How is Wal-Mart doing? How does it compare to […]
locate an article concerning trends in consumption 1,050 word paper in which you: a. Define economics b. Define microeconomics c. Define the Law of supply d. Define the Law of demand e. Identify the factors that lead to a change in supply and a change in demand Analyze the basis for the trends in consumption patterns as discussed in the […]
Price Elasticity of Supply & Demand: Find a newspaper/magazine article on an INDIVIDUAL PRODUCT whose PRICE and QUANTITY SOLD has changed. The summary should indicate why the price and/or quantity has changed by noting which non-price determinants of demand or supply have changed. The article must mention at least TWO non-price determinants that have changed. If the article mentions more, […]
