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Logistics Management
ASSIGNMENT -3
Submission Date by students: 02/05/2026
Place of Submission: Students Grade Centre
Weight: 10 Marks
Learning Outcome:
LO 5: Illustrate the concepts of logistic system operations used in logistic systems, time based management and lean thinking
Assignment Workload:
This assignment is an individual assignment.
Critical Thinking
Numerous supply and manufacturing strategies have been used to accomplish this goal. World-class, lean, and integrated manufacturing techniques were adopted in the final quarter of the 20th century, and they have fundamentally altered how manufacturing companies enhance their production performance (Fullerton and McWatters, 2002).
The current competitive business climate is marked by intense competition on the supply side and sharply conflicting client demands on the demand side. The many aspects of manufacturing organizations have been marked by these modifications (Gomes et al., 2006). Cost-effective manufacturing is now necessary to be competitive in this expanding global economy. In order to meet market demands for flexibility, delivery performance, and quality, the sector is becoming more efficient through economies of scale and internal specialization as a result of increased global competition (Yamashina, 1995).
Read textbook chapter 7 or secondary data on the internet and answer the following questions.
Question:
1.Why did large manufacturers adapt the Just-In-Time (JIT) model and lean thinking? (3 Marks)
2.Briefly Expalinthe main categories of waste and why overproduction is the root cause of all waste that businesses need to prevent during production. (3 Marks)
3.The development of artificial intelligence is perfect concept for agile supply chain in todays business. Give examples to support your answer. (3 Marks)
4.APA style Reference (1.0 Marks)
Note: Each answer should be within the 300- 400 words limit.
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