How can inventory be organized and counted well?

1. How can inventory be organized and counted well? Name 2 concepts discussed in the course and explain. (4 pts.)
2. What is a carbon footprint? Name 2 companies that are engaged in reducing carbon footprints. (5 pts.)
3. How can RFID technology help reduce supply chain related costs or increase sales revenues (Give 3 reasons and explanations for 3 pts.)
4. When it comes to location decisions what are 4 important factors that need to be considered at a country level? Please explain them. (4 pts.)
5. Using the factor ratings shown below, determine which location alternative should be chosen on the basis of maximum composite score. Show all composite scores and then choose your decision.  (4 pts.)
6. Consider a firm with a 2019 net income of $20 million, revenue of $50 million and cost of goods sold of $20 million.  If the balance sheet amounts show $2 million of inventory and $500,000 of property, plant & equipment, what is the inventory turnover? (2 pts.)
7. A certain type of computer costs $2,000, and the annual holding cost is 25% of cost. Annual demand is 20,000 units, and the order cost is $150 per order. What is the approximate economic order quantity? (use the simplified EOQ equation, Q*, I gave during lecture) ) (3pts.)
8. For question #7 above, what is the total cost of the policy at the economic order quantity determined. I.e. What is the sum of the holding and ordering cost? (use total cost equation) (3 pts.)
9. It was mentioned during the course of this semester that sustainable development is a key goal for many suppliers these days. Name a company that currently engages in sustainable development and explain a product or service they produce that is considered to be sustainable. Please explain. (4 pts.)
10. What is an offshore factory? Name 3 reasons why North American companies are offshoring and explain. ( 4pts.)
11. What is a planning factor in MRP logic? (2pts.)
12. When doing aggregate planning, if gross requirements are 40, projected on hand inventory is 12, and safety stock is 5, then what is the quantity of the next planned order release? (2 pts.)

Perceptions of transformational leadership and job satisfaction

In this assignment, you are to critically read and evaluate a scholarly article’s strengths, weaknesses, and contributions to the study field. Learning how to critique a journal article has several benefits, including preparing you for publishing in the future and keeping you current on the literature in your field of study. The practical application is developing the ability to look at research within your organization and industry with a knowledgeable, critical eye. The University of the Cumberlands (UC) Library subscribes to many journals and provides you access to appropriate collections to support this assignment. Using the UC Library, locate and review the following peer-reviewed articles:

  • Dysvik, A & Kuvaas, B. (2013). Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation as predictors of work effort: The moderating role of achievement goals. British Journal of Social Psychology, 52(3), 412–430. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.2044-8309.2011.02090.x.
  • Aydogmus, Metin Camgoz, S., Ergeneli, A., & Tayfur Ekmekci, O. (2018). Perceptions of transformational leadership and job satisfaction: The roles of personality traits and psychological empowerment. Journal of Management & Organization, 24(1), 81–107. https://doi.org/10.1017/jmo.2016.59
  • Fitzsimmons, Callan, V. J., & Paulsen, N. (2014). Gender disparity in the C-suite: Do male and female CEOs differ in how they reached the top? The Leadership Quarterly, 25(2), 245–266. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.leaqua.2013.08.005
  • Flocco, Canterino, F., & Cagliano, R. (2021). Leading innovation through employees’ participation: Plural leadership in employee-driven innovation practices. Leadership (London, England), 17(5), 499–518. https://doi.org/10.1177/1742715020987928
  • Kuenzi, Mayer, D. M., & Greenbaum, R. L. (2020). Creating an ethical organizational environment: The relationship between ethical leadership, ethical organizational climate, and unethical behavior. Personnel Psychology, 73(1), 43–71. https://doi.org/10.1111/peps.12356
  • de Reuver, Van de Voorde, K., & Kilroy, S. (2021). When do bundles of high performance work systems reduce employee absenteeism? The moderating role of workload. International Journal of Human Resource Management, 32(13), 2889–2909. https://doi.org/10.1080/09585192.2019.1616594

Following your review, choose one article from this list; critically evaluate the article’s strengths, weaknesses, and contribution to the study field using the outline below as a guide: Cover page

  • The cover page will include:

Discuss on Managerial economics

For this Discussion Question, complete the following.

1.  Read the two articles below that discuss why fuel prices fluctuate. Research two of these types further.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/eco-nomics/2012/03/05/five-reasons-gas-prices-rise/?sh=fccd6c41e02b

https://www.csmonitor.com/Environment/2014/1031/Why-do-gas-prices-rise-and-fall-5-driving-factors/Oil-A-volatile-commodity

2. Locate two JOURNAL articles which discuss this topic further. You need to focus on the Abstract, Introduction, Results, and Conclusion. For our purposes, you are not expected to fully understand the Data and Methodology.

3. Summarize these journal articles. Please use your own words. No copy-and-paste. Cite your sources.

APA format 350 words minimum

For this Discussion Question, complete the following.

1.  Read the two articles below that discuss why fuel prices fluctuate. Research two of these types further.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/eco-nomics/2012/03/05/five-reasons-gas-prices-rise/?sh=fccd6c41e02b

https://www.csmonitor.com/Environment/2014/1031/Why-do-gas-prices-rise-and-fall-5-driving-factors/Oil-A-volatile-commodity

2. Locate two JOURNAL articles which discuss this topic further. You need to focus on the Abstract, Introduction, Results, and Conclusion. For our purposes, you are not expected to fully understand the Data and Methodology.

3. Summarize these journal articles. Please use your own words. No copy-and-paste. Cite your sources.

APA format 350 words minimumc

Why should U.S. citizens care about intergovernmental relations?

Dwayne Bowser posted Aug 11, 2022

In the article “19th Century Division of Powers, 21st Century Problems: Understanding Canadian Intergovernmental Relations” from the module resources, the author explores three questions from a Canadian perspective.
Read the article and then respond to these questions from a U.S. perspective:

  • Why should U.S. citizens care about intergovernmental relations?
  • Why are intergovernmental relations often fraught with conflict?
  • What can be done to make intergovernmental relations run more smoothly in the future?

I believe the U.S citizens should care about intergovernmental relations because their tax dollars are spent on multiple programs and projects. They should care to know if their tax dollars are delivering services that are needed.

Establishing a reasonable compromise between appointed policy and the individual needs and objectives of the voters systems of a federation can be a fraught process. Some of the most know intergovernmental conflicts in Australia have occurred where the federal government has intervened in areas traditionally belonging to the States. Such conflicts can create an impasse where very little can be achieved (N.d, Colett).

in order to have intergovernmental relations run smoothly, there must be proper communication and cooperation. This where everyone plays a part to reach a common goal and reduce any overlapping which causes duplication and inconsistencies to occur (N.d, Collet).

Collet, E (N.d) http://www.gtcentre.unsw.edu.au/resources/federalism/frequently-asked-questions

For your response posts, do the following:

In your responses to your classmates, provide feedback on their answers. Do you agree with their answers to these questions? Why or why not? Are there other factors that could be considered?

Write a post of 1 to 2 paragraphs. 

Consider content from other parts of the course where appropriate. Use proper citation methods for your discipline when referencing scholarly or popular sources.

Demonstrate more depth and thought than saying things like “I agree” or “You are wrong.” Guidance is provided for you in the discussion prompt.

Discuss on The Future Of IGR

In the article “19th Century Division of Powers, 21st Century Problems: Understanding Canadian Intergovernmental Relations” from the module resources, the author explores three questions from a Canadian perspective.
Read the article and then respond to these questions from a U.S. perspective:

  • Why should U.S. citizens care about intergovernmental relations?
  • Why are intergovernmental relations often fraught with conflict?
  • What can be done to make intergovernmental relations run more smoothly in the future?

Hello Everyone,

In the article “19th Century Division of Powers, 21st Century Problems: Understanding Canadian Intergovernmental Relations” Wallner shares that Canadian citizens are desirous of some uniformity and standards across the country, and have an interest in ensuring that their tax dollars are being spent on programs that deliver desired services. The same could be said about citizens of the United States.

Intergovernmental relationships are complex, with powers and budgets that can be overlapping or conflicting. The services that governments are attempting to provide today require specialized skills and often require cooperation across several agencies. When these agencies have competing priorities and varying levels of funding, relationships can become tense. To make governmental relationships run more smoothly, it is important to have clearly defined boundaries of responsibility. Additionally, it is helpful if the governmental agencies can maintain levels of communication that allow for a functional working relationship. When each party is able to understand their responsibilities, there is a greater ability to cooperate on large scale issues.

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Reference:

Wallner, J. (2014). 19th Century Division of Powers, 21st Century Problems: Understanding Canadian Intergovernmental Relations. The Federal Idea. Retrieved August 11, 2022, from https://web.archive.org/web/20151123162127/http://ideefederale.ca/documents/Wallner_ang.pdf

For your response posts, do the following:

In your responses to your classmates, provide feedback on their answers. Do you agree with their answers to these questions? Why or why not? Are there other factors that could be considered?

Write a post of 1 to 2 paragraphs. 

Consider content from other parts of the course where appropriate. Use proper citation methods for your discipline when referencing scholarly or popular sources.

Demonstrate more depth and thought than saying things like “I agree” or “You are wrong.” Guidance is provided for you in the discussion prompt.

Discuss Process Improvement Plan

Develop a 7-page process improvement plan for a provided scenario or a business and process of your choice, using data to support your recommendations.
Introduction
This portfolio work project, a process improvement plan, will help you demonstrate competencies in process documentation, process analysis, and process improvement.
Scenario
For this assessment, choose either Option 1 or Option 2. You do not need to do both. You will apply one of these scenarios in the Requirements below. Both options will be graded using the same scoring guide.
Option 1
Wild Dog Coffee Company, a locally owned company with a single coffee shop location, serves a wide selection of espresso products, small breakfast and lunch menu items, and a limited evening menu. The company is planning to expand the business by adding an additional location. While different menu items may be tested at the new location, the espresso beverage preparation process will remain exactly the same. The company wants to ensure that the espresso beverage preparation process is documented and refined before the move.
Option 2
Select a business and process of your choosing. Note: It is recommended that you use the same business for each assessment in this course. Before choosing a company, read all three of the assessments thoroughly to ensure the following:

  • The company fits the assessment requirements and you have access to the information needed to complete the assessment.
  • The business information is disclosed in the assessment for faculty’s reference.
  • You can distribute the business data without disclosing confidential information.
  • Contact faculty with questions.
    Your Role
    Option 1
    You are one of three owners of Wild Dog Coffee Company. Your background is primarily in operations. Your business partners’ backgrounds are in marketing and sales. While they are working on the external aspects of the business that will bring customers in, you are focused on making the internal customer-facing processes as efficient as possible. You are preparing an analysis and recommendations that will help manage a core process improvement for the successful opening of a second location.
    Option 2
    Your boss, a director, has tasked you with a process improvement project. She is relying on you to prepare an analysis and recommendations that can be presented to the executive team of the company.
    Requirements
    Include the following in your process improvement plan:
  • Assess the steps for a selected process.
    • Develop a flowchart showing the process’ steps. You may include as many steps as are relevant for your selected scenario.
    • If using Wild Dog Coffee Company, show the steps for preparing an espresso beverage (for example, latté, cappuccino); there are two steps that must be included: (1) order is submitted and (2) beverage is handed to the customer. Hint: You may want to visit a local coffee shop to observe the beverage preparation process.
  • Prepare a procedure documenting the selected process. At a minimum, the procedure must document the following for your selected process:
    • Metrics. Identify at least two metrics that will be useful in determining how well the new process is performing. Be sure to identify the target value of the metric and how you will measure it.
      • For Wild Dog Coffee Company, it could be how well the beverage preparation process is performing. A third metric is already identified for you: order delivery time. (This is the time between when the order is submitted and the time the beverage is handed to the customer.)
    • Procedure. This section describes each step of the process.
      • For Wild Dog Coffee Company, your procedure should be titled, “Espresso Beverage Preparation Process.” Be sure to include order submittal and handing the beverage to the customer as part of the procedure.
    • Purpose (of the procedure). This section describes what the procedure is intended to do.
  • Analyze data for process changes for a selected process. Respond to the following questions:
    • Is the process centered? Provide the results of your calculations and the rationale for your decision by thinking about the process capability.
    • Is the process capable at 3-sigma? Provide the results of your calculations and the rationale for your decision by thinking about the process capability index.

Discuss Demand Management Plan

Prepare a 7-page demand management plan, including a forecasting, inventory management, and scheduling analysis, as well as recommendations, for a provided scenario or business of your choice.

Introduction

This portfolio work project, a demand management plan, will help you demonstrate competency in forecasting, inventory management, and scheduling.

Scenario

For this assessment, choose either Option 1 or Option 2. You do not need to do both. You will apply one of these scenarios in the Requirements below. Both options will be graded using the same scoring guide.

Option 1

Wild Dog Coffee Company, a locally owned company with a single coffee shop location, serves a wide selection of espresso beverages, small breakfast and lunch menu items, and a limited evening menu. The company is planning to expand the business by adding an additional location. While different menu items may be tested at the new location, their core processes will remain the same. You have been working on a process improvement in preparation for the expansion and are now turning your attention to demand management.

Option 2

If you chose Option 2 for Assessment 1, use the same business for this assessment, or select a different business. Note that it is recommended that you use the same business for each assessment in this course, using the following criteria for your selection:

  • The company fits the assessment requirements and you have access to the information needed to complete the assessment.
  • The business information is disclosed in the assessment for faculty’s reference.
  • You can distribute the business data without disclosing confidential information.

Contact faculty with questions.

Your Role

Option 1

As an owner of Wild Dog Coffee Company, you and your business partners are planning the opening of a second location. You need to prepare an analysis and recommendations for demand management, including forecasting, inventory, and scheduling, for your current location, so you can refine the model before opening the second location.

Option 2

Your boss, a director, has tasked you with a demand management project. She is relying on you to prepare an analysis and recommendations for demand management that can be presented to the executive team of the company. You completed a special project for her a few months ago that went very well, and you are pleased to have received this new assignment.

Requirements

Include the following in your demand management plan:

  • Assess the impact of advertising on product demand.
    • If using Wild Dog Coffee Company, the following basic assumptions will help you prepare a demand forecast:

The other owners of Wild Dog Coffee Company handle the business’ marketing and sales functions, and they believe that advertising expenditures impact the sale of coffee beverages. They want you to confirm whether or not their advertising dollars are driving sales. Here is what was agreed upon by all the owners:

  • Interpret the forecasting model for the selected product.
    • Use a simple linear regression model to show your forecast.
    • If using Wild Dog Coffee Company, forecast the pounds of espresso beans needed for month 7 if the advertising budget for month 7 is $1,350. Interpret the model and respond to the following questions for Wild Dog Coffee Company:

Discuss on Supply Chain Management

Prepare 10-12 PowerPoint slides to present a supply chain management plan, including your analysis and recommendations for a supply chain design and logistics, for a provided scenario or business of your choice.

Introduction
This portfolio work project, a presentation of a supply chain management plan, will help you understand how supply chains and logistics create value for a company.
Scenario
For this assessment, choose either Option 1 or Option 2. You do not need to do both. Both options will be graded using the same scoring guide.
Option 1
Wild Dog Coffee Company, a locally owned company with a single coffee shop location, serves a wide selection of espresso products, small breakfast and lunch menu items, and a limited evening menu. The company is planning to expand the business by adding an additional location. While different menu items may be tested at the new location, the espresso beverage preparation process will remain exactly the same. You and your business partners need to make a decision about the supply chain before the move. The following information may help support your analysis for Wild Dog Coffee Company:

  • You have one espresso maker that brews the espresso and froths the milk at each location.
  • Each espresso beverage requires 1.5 minutes of the barista’s time.
  • Each espresso beverage requires some combination of espresso beans, milk, and flavoring.
  • Each espresso beverage is served in a paper cup with a lid and sleeve.
  • Monthly cleaning and maintenance of the espresso maker is outsourced to a services company.
  • You stock one type of espresso bean. If you run out of inventory, you have to close the business until the next shipment of beans arrives.
  • Espresso beans are received seven (7) days after placing the order.

Discuss on Poverty and Income Inequality

There is growing concern about poverty and income inequality. These two concepts, however, are not the same. Income inequality deals with the percentage of income earned by the different income groups, while poverty is concerned with how difficult it is for the poor to meet basic needs. In Section 1.4, you read about deontological and consequential approaches to ethics. Using those approaches, evaluate how well free market systems versus government intervention in markets address poverty and income inequality. Include in your discussion an explanation of how people in a free market economy, acting in their own self-interest, can better those around them. Bring examples from your own experiences where your actions, though entirely self-motivated, resulted in a benefit to somebody else.Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No references or citations are necessary.

Unit 2 Journal

This unit’s readings included information on pricing. You are introduced to the shutdown price, using elasticity to determine the effects of price changes, and cost-based pricing. Discuss the importance of considering elasticity in pricing decisions and the danger of relying solely on costs.Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No references or citations are necessary.

Thematic Investing And Investment Proposal

 

Proposal for a new client. The potential investor has not disclosed his risk aversion level yet, therefore you are asked to include in the investment proposal two different portfolios reflecting two different levels of risk aversion.

The client would like to invest in a portfolio where the risky component is chosen according to an “investment theme”.
The investment horizon of the client is medium to long-term (5 years) and therefore he would like to choose and investment proposal with a strong motivation behind.
The investment theme chosen is E-commerce and the 5 selected stocks are:
1) Amazon
2) AliExpress
3) Etsy
4) Alibaba
5) E-bay

An investment proposal with figures and graphs must be presented (description on what is necessary is given in the assignemnt brief ). Please include the necessary graphs and figures in the assignment.
a final overall report of the investment proposal is required mentioning why the given industry is a good sector to invest and use the findings and statistics to support your point.

I need 7 pages

 

Proposal for a new client. The potential investor has not disclosed his risk aversion level yet, therefore you are asked to include in the investment proposal two different portfolios reflecting two different levels of risk aversion.

The client would like to invest in a portfolio where the risky component is chosen according to an “investment theme”.
The investment horizon of the client is medium to long-term (5 years) and therefore he would like to choose and investment proposal with a strong motivation behind.
The investment theme chosen is E-commerce and the 5 selected stocks are:
1) Amazon
2) AliExpress
3) Etsy
4) Alibaba
5) E-bay

An investment proposal with figures and graphs must be presented (description on what is necessary is given in the assignemnt brief ). Please include the necessary graphs and figures in the assignment.
a final overall report of the investment proposal is required mentioning why the given industry is a good sector to invest and use the findings and statistics to support your point.

I need 7 pages