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  • Supply Chain Question

    Upload your Excel, Word and/or Powerpoint document for the Hardee B case (pasted below – DO NOT USE the case 4-2 on page 125 of the 9th edition of the book!) here. You can use your book for instruction, examples, etc., please just use the case below for the assignment work.

    See the Appendices in Chapter 4. Appendix 4A discusses general cost concepts, which are valuable to know for any business major. Appendix 4B discusses the costs associated with Less-than-Truckload (LTL) and Truck-load (TL) freight. This is what this assignment will focus on.

    Excel should be used for the quantitative portions of the assignment. The entire assignment can be submitted in Excel if you wish.

    Please show all of your calculations (via formulas in Excel is fine).

    Note that the tractor and trailer are available only 20 hours per day (hint: this affects hourly depreciation!). Also note, that when there is a $/mile payment for driving labor, and there is a team of drivers, they split the per mile wage. “Fully Loaded” (in reference to wages) means the full wage for that employee (including benefits, vacation, PTO, etc.) – this is not related to whether the trailer has a load in it or not.

    Be sure to show sub-totals for the four categories asked for in the question #1: pick up, sort, line-haul and delivery; then calculate the overall total.
    Don’t forget the depreciation and interest!

    In #3, what are the revised costs (yes, you need to calculate them! that is why using Excel is much easier!)? Does two drivers affect the overall delivery time? If so, what is the specific change (in hours) of delivery time?

    This assignment can be done individually or in your team – your choice (TEAM is preferred). If done in a Team, only one team member needs to submit.

    ***

    Part of this assignment requires you to calculate the interest cost for the trailer and the tractor.

    Here is an Excel file with the principal/interest calculations.

    Happy Learning!

    Carol

  • Supply Chain Question

    Instructions and guidelines for course paper

    1.The Assignment

    This course is intended to familiarize you with Managerial Economics. The ultimate goal is for you to be able to understand and interpret what is going on in the contemporary world of Managerial Economics, both in the United Stated and around the world. The course paper is your opportunity to get some practice at applying what you have learned.

    You are asked to write a 5-page paper analyzing a company of your choosing. You should attempt to write about it in light of what you have learned in class or read in your text. The paper will be due (see Blackboard). No late papers will be accepted. You must submit (upload) your paper MS Word format in Blackboard. If you do not submit (upload) your paper in the required MS Word format, so that SafeAssign can effortlessly produce the needed originality report, you will automatically get 0 points on the paper.

    Designing viable strategies for a firm requires a thorough understanding of the firm’s industry, its competition, and the social, economic, and political environments in which the firm operates. Additionally, the executives of the firm need always to address four questions: (1) What are the boundaries of the industry? (2) What is the structure of the industry? (3) What firms are competitors? (4) What are the major determinants of competition?

    2.Paper Structure

    You can find below some help with respect to the writing of the different sections.

    a.Choose a main topic: which company are you going to write about? Why are you interested in this specific topic? Why should the reader(s)be interested in it?

    b. Explain the structure of the company/industry that you are analyzing. Is it local/American or global? You should also describe:

    The CEO

    the company mission and the scope of its operations.

    the specific model used to obtain short-, medium-, and long-term objectives.

    the company’s management model.

    the companys hierarchical structure.

    the grand strategy, annual objectives, functional strategies, and indicators for control and evaluation.

    c. Discuss its current situation, and any notable moments (successes/failures) in its past development. Focus your analysis on economic indicators, and their development over time (e.g. revenues, losses, profits, market shares, economic performance indexes, etc.). You can discuss: (1) threat of entry, economies of scale, product differentiation, capital requirements, cost advantages and disadvantages, access to distribution channels, and government policies; (2) vertical and horizontal linkages of suppliers, (3) understanding consumers and buyers along with substitute and complement products.

    d. Evaluate the company and/or industry, and its future prospects. Is it concentrated, or competitive (using some concentration indexes covered in class)? You can also relate this section to Porters five forces model. You can also refer to the following criteria: market share, breadth of product line, effectiveness of sales distribution, proprietary technologies and patent rights, price competitiveness, advertising and promotion effectiveness, location and age of facility, capacity potential/limitations and productivity, and the quality of the workforce.

    e. Conclude by discussing your opinion based on what you have learned during your research.

    f. Provide a list of your references at the end of the paper, in an APA format. You should use at least 4-5references.A proper reference consists of: author(s), title of the article/book, year of publication, and venue of publication. A web-site alone is not a reference!

    g. Include all graphs and tables needed to illustrate your research findings in an Appendix.

    h. You are strongly encouraged to take advantage of the services of the Writing Center: each of the above points, but stay on focus and within the page limit. Do not digress.

    The paper should be 5 pages (excluding references and the Appendix), size 12 script, double spaced.

    Your paper must be a unique and original piece of research for this class. You cannot re-use (even partially) any other paper that you officially submitted for any other class. You should by no means copy somebody elses paper either your classmates paper, or the papers that you use as a source of information. Copying violates the universitys honor policy and will be punished accordingly. All papers submitted will be scanned through SafeAssign (or any other similar system) to test for plagiarism. Any form of plagiarism will automatically result in an F grade on the paper.

  • Supply Chain Question

    3 page paper due sunday

  • Case Study Process Map and Lean Analysis

    I need help completing a two-page case study analysis for my Operations and Process Analysis course.

    The assignment requires:
    1. Creating a front-end process map based on the Bonvoyage Adhesives II case.
    2. Listing value-added and non-value-added activities.
    3. Making a Lean recommendation (SMED, 5S, visual workplace, or poka-yoke) with a standard work procedure.

    The final submission must be a 2-page Word document and include the process map.

    Deadline: March 15

  • Case Scenario Company Background: WestAgri Ltd.

    his assessment addresses the following Unit Learning Outcome:

    • ULO1: Review the major activities and techniques involved in IT/IS value management.
    • ULO 4: Assess the impacts of IT implementation on diverse stakeholders, including from an ethical or social perspective.

    Case study: Download here

    Suggested Report Structure

    • Executive Summary
    • Introduction
    • Procurement process – Analysis
    • Ethical and Governance Considerations
    • Conclusion and Recommendation

    Submission Requirements

    • Submit your report by the due date via the LMS.
    • Word format only is accepted for this assessment.
    • The report must be 1000 words (10%), excluding references.
    • Use clear headings aligned with the suggested structure.
    • A minimum of 10 academic or professional references is required.
    • All references must be formatted using APA 7th edition style.
    • The submission must be your own work and comply with ECU academic integrity requirements.
    • Late submissions will be subject to university penalty policies.

    Company Background: WestAgri Ltd.

    WestAgri Ltd. is a medium-sized agribusiness based in Geraldton, Western Australia, employing

    approximately 320 staff across farming operations, processing facilities, and regional distribution

    centres. The company supplies grain, fertiliser, and agricultural inputs to growers across WA and has

    annual revenues of approximately $180 million.

    WestAgri has traditionally relied on manual and semi-automated systems for procurement, inventory

    management, and logistics coordination. While this approach has supported the business to date,

    recent disruptions to supply chains, increased regulatory reporting requirements, and expansion plans

    into interstate markets have exposed limitations in existing systems.

    To support future growth and improve operational resilience, the board has approved WestAgris first

    major ICT investment.

    Procurement at WestAgri Ltd.

    WestAgri Ltd. is planning to invest $2.5 million in a cloud-based procurement and logistics

    management system. The system is intended to:

  • Improve supply chain visibility
  • Automate ordering and inventory management
  • Support data-driven decision-making
  • Strengthen disaster recovery and business continuity

    • Given the scale of the investment and WestAgris limited experience with large ICT procurements,

    the decision is considered strategically significant.

    At a senior management meeting held on 12th of January, 2026, differing views emerged.

    Procurement Officer (Anna):

    We should adopt a formal tendering process similar to the WA Governments approach. This would

    allow us to assess multiple suppliers, ensure transparency, and demonstrate value for money.

    Although tendering takes time and involves additional costs, it reduces the risk of selecting an

    unsuitable supplier for such a critical system.

    Operations Officer (Mark):

    Tendering is slow and bureaucratic. We already know a local IT firm whose owner has a long-

    standing relationship with WestAgri. Theyve offered to deliver the system for $2.2 million, which

    is below our estimated budget, and can complete implementation faster. Awarding the contract

    directly would save time and keep investment within the local community.

    Chief Financial Officer (Linda):

    The tender process itself could cost up to $100,000 in external consultancy and evaluation fees.

    While tendering may reduce long-term risk, the direct award option appears cheaper in the short

    term. However, if the system underperforms, the financial impact could outweigh the initial

    savings.

    2

    Chief Executive Officer (Robert):

    Were not legally required to follow WA Government procurement rules, but our board expects

    ethical and transparent decision-making. Even the perception of favouritism could damage our

    reputation with investors and partners.

    IT Manager (Sophia):

    The local supplier has experience with small-scale IT systems but has never delivered a cloud

    platform of this size or complexity. Im concerned about capability, vendor lock-in, and disaster

    recovery readiness.

    Community Representative (David):

    Supporting a local supplier strengthens regional employment and community trust. A formal tender

    may favour large metropolitan firms, which could be viewed negatively by the local community.

    As a newly appointed member of WestAgris Strategic and Digital Transformation Team, senior

    management has asked you to work with the procurement team, conduct background checks on

    potential suppliers, and assess procurement options before a final decision is made. You are required

    to analyse the situation and advise senior management on the most appropriate procurement approach.

    Your Task

    Prepare a 1000-word professional report advising WestAgri Ltd. on the most appropriate procurement

    approach for this ICT investment.

    Your report must:

    1. Assess the advantages and risks of a formal tendering process

    2. Assess the advantages and risks of a direct award to the local supplier

    3. Provide a clear, justified recommendation, drawing on:

  • Procurement principles
  • Significant considerations
  • Ethical and governance requirements

    • You should demonstrate critical thinking and professional judgement, and your recommendation

    must be well reasoned and supported.

  • Supply Chain Question

    I have an assignment on Purchasing & Procurement that includes two case studies. The required word count is 4500 words. Details are in the attachment.

  • Expert Needed for Statistical Analysis and Writing Dissertat…

    Request Title

    Dissertation Chapter 4 & 5 Writing and Statistical Analysis Using Virtual Excel Data (Follow Instructions Exactly and Ensure Full Consistency)

    Request Description

    Hello,

    I need professional assistance completing Chapter 4 (Data Analysis and Results) and Chapter 5 (Discussion, Conclusions, and Recommendations) for my doctoral dissertation.

    You must carefully review all attached files before starting the work. The work must be completed at a doctoral academic standard and must be fully consistent across the dataset, statistical outputs, tables, and written interpretation.

    Attached Files

    1. Chapter 13 file
      This file contains the background of the study, problem statement, purpose, conceptual framework, variables, hypotheses, and methodology.
    2. Excel dataset file
      This file contains the dataset for the statistical analysis.
    3. Word file with data source links
      This file contains the original source links related to the study data.
    4. Instruction file for Chapter 4 and Chapter 5
      This file contains the detailed instructions that must be followed exactly when conducting the analysis and writing the chapters.

    Important Instruction About Data you can use virtual data i attched excell sheet empty the most important when you fill the data make suer is give correct result and output becase the proffesor will check the table data and the output if see mistakes or not matches with output will rejected

    • The virtual data must be logically constructed
    • The data must match the research design, variables, hypotheses, and methodology in Chapter 3
    • The data must support the correct statistical procedures required by the study
    • All statistical tables, SPSS outputs, regression results, mediation results, assumption tests, and written findings must match the final dataset exactly
    • There must be no contradictions between the Excel file, SPSS file, statistical output, Chapter 4, and Chapter 5

    The most important requirement is that the data and all reported results are perfectly aligned.

    What I Need From You

    Please complete the following tasks:

    • Carefully review Chapter 13 to understand the study framework
    • Carefully review the instruction file and follow it exactly, step by step
    • If needed, build a clean virtual dataset in Excel that fits the dissertation model and hypotheses
    • Perform the full statistical analysis correctly and professionally
    • Ensure that all analyses are fully consistent with the methodology described in Chapter 3
    • Write Chapter 4 in proper doctoral dissertation format
    • Write Chapter 5 in proper doctoral dissertation format
    • Ensure all numbers reported in the written chapters match the actual statistical output exactly

    Very Important Requirements

    My dissertation will be reviewed by a committee of three professors, including experts in statistics. Accuracy is extremely important. The work must be prepared carefully because any inconsistency may cause rejection.

    i attched file regariding the instruction how make chapter 4+5 follow it Please make sure that:

    • All statistical analyses are correct
    • All tables are correct and professionally formatted
    • All numbers reported in the written chapters match the dataset and output exactly
    • The statistical analysis follows Chapter 3 methodology exactly
    • The final dataset matches the tables and statistical findings
    • The regression, mediation, correlation, and assumption-testing results are internally consistent
    • The interpretation of results is academically sound and statistically accurate
    • The writing is clear, formal, professional, and suitable for doctoral submission

    Required Deliverables

    Please provide all required files. The final delivery must include:

    1. Cleaned Excel dataset
      • If the original data is corrected, provide the corrected file
      • If virtual data is used, provide the final Excel dataset used in the analysis
    2. SPSS file (.sav)
    3. SPSS statistical output file
    4. Regression analysis output
    5. Mediation analysis output
    6. Assumption testing results
      This should include all required checks based on the methodology, such as normality, multicollinearity, homoscedasticity, linearity, outliers, and any other required diagnostics.
    7. Correlation matrix
    8. Hypothesis testing summary table
    9. Final written Chapter 4
    10. Final written Chapter 5
    11. Similarity / plagiarism documentation, if available through your system
    • Turnitin similarity report preferred
    • Any originality report available should be included
    1. AI-detection report, if available through your system
    • If an AI report cannot be officially generated, the writing must still be fully original, humanized, and edited to reduce AI-detection risk as much as possible

  • Outline for Supply Chain Management Project

    As discussed in class, your apprach should be the following:

    • Think of a topic related to Operations Management that interests you.
    • Explain why the topic of your paper interests you.
    • Pull together a few articles from the internet related to your topic.
    • In your own words, summarize the articles.
    • The PowerPoint slides and your class presentation will be of great interest to your fellow students as it will augment my class instructions and learnings from our text!

    As described in the syllabus:

    Outline for Supply Chain Management Project – Paper/Presentation (Due March 10, 2026)

    1. Paper should be no less than Six (6) typed pages and no more than eight (8) pages, not including supporting documentation (graphs, charts, etc.).

    Term Paper Specifications:

    • Double-spaced, size 12 font
    • Margins should be no more than 0.75 around
    • Properly notate all references
    • Paper topics are to be related to Supply Chain Management, with some suggestions as follows:
    1. Topics that augment or expand class discussions (related to Operations Management)
    2. Lessons learned from Covid-19 related to SCM
    3. Future trends in Operations Management or Supply Chain Management
    4. Issues/Challenges in Operations Management/Supply Chain Management
    5. Operations Management Roles and Responsibilities
    6. Operations Cost savings methodology (tools/tactics)
    7. Continuous manufacturing
    8. Other topics as approved by Instructor

    NOTE: You should not cut-and-paste verbatim material from any sources unless you use that material as exact quotes. In that case, be sure to enclose any pasted text material in double quotes and to provide an exact reference for it. All pasted graphs and charts should also be properly referenced. Avoid over-quoting. PLAGIARISM WILL RESULT IN A ZERO GRADE FOR THE COURSE.

  • Port Strike Supply Chain Case

    Attached is the instructions

  • HOME HELP

    • Your responses are to be two complete pages (single spaced, 10-12 point, times new roman) for each question. If you have less than two pages, you probably have not answered the question, if you have more than two pages, edit.
    • Your name should be right justified in the header of each page.On the first line of each page, include the question # and question topic for that question. Do not re-write the question.
    • use APA style citations with parenthetical author name and date for articles, and page number for any direct quotes. You should also include a minimum of 3-5 outside readings to be cited in each of your questions.You should include a bibliography of all cited works at the end of your exam.
    • Answer the questions completely. Each part of each question must be addressed.I would suggest providing an example where you can.Examples typically provide a clear display of the understanding of the application of concepts.Do not just re-iterate my examples from the lecture.I want to see you apply concepts in a new way.
    • I uploaded a power point to help addressing the first question
    • Do not user Chat gpt or AI. 1.
    • First, discuss the types ofletters of credit and what we should be aware of for each of them. Second, discuss each of the participants inthe letter of credit process including participants in special cases. Third, discuss the types of drafts whichmight be associated with a letter of credit and identify the type ofinformation generally included on a letter of credit. Finally, discuss step by step, the letter ofcredit process. How does it work? Who is responsible for what?2.

    • Describe a transaction for a fullcontainer load between a U.S. importer and a foreign exporter, which will takeplace 180 days from now. Includespecifics about the product, location and transaction amount. Look up the value of the US dollar incomparison to the value of the currency for the country in which yourtransaction is taking place. Is the US dollar declining or appreciating invalue against the foreign currencies? Discuss a few (at least 3) different methods including thetypes of instruments which the U.S. importer might use to hedge its exchangerate exposure. For each of the threemethods, please include a detailed example explaining your position, number ofcontracts/options, value, strike price and decision points, etc. Which instrument would you choose for yourhedge and why?