Give details on what specific benefits would arise (and for whom) from this takeover, then explain the details of the negative impacts as well.

by | Nov 17, 2022 | Logistics

Persuasive Essay Question:
For both the rail and the pipeline modes of transportation(railroad lines and pipes themselves) are owned and maintained by the transportation companies themselves, not the goverment. In the essay, present arguments (for and against) the U.S. goverment taking over ownership and maintenance of the rights-of-way modes (similar to what it has done for motor carriers (roads), water (waterways, ports, and lcks); and air (airports and runways)). Give details on what specific benefits would arise (and for whom) from this takeover, then explain the details of the negative impacts as well. Argue in terms of costs, service, capacity, competetitiveness, and etc.

Research paper rubric

by | Nov 17, 2022 | Logistics

Each student must prepare a formal 5-page paper on an emergent research topics in the field of logistics and supply chain management. For instance, topics could include:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Supply Chain Management
Blockchain and Supply Chain Management
COVID-19 and Supply Chain Management
Internet of things (IoT) and Supply Chain Management
Topic of Choice – “Reverse Logistics as a Competitive Advantage”
Supply Chain Disruption
Supply Chain Resiliency
Supply Chain Risk Management
Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) as a Competitive Advantage
Your instructor must approve specific topics in advance.
Your paper, which is worth 300 points will be submitted through SafeAssign, an originality detection service, and will be evaluated based on the criteria in the rubric linked in the submission activity and includes the following:
Quality and depth of content
Organization of the report
Overall format, i.e., typed, use of page numbers, title page, table of contents, appropriate labels on figures and tables, etc.
Correct grammar and evidence of proofing, i.e., no spelling errors
Variety and documentation of references used. Format for citations and references must follow APA guidelines
Review the Research Paper Rubric and grading point breakdown for your research report.
Helpful information and specific tutorials, documents, and links to numerous research and writing resources are available in the course. You are encouraged to utilize these resources to better equip you in producing course assignments.
To access this information, go to Student Help & Services, located in the Course Main Menu section.
Research Paper Rubric
Excellent
(Exceeds Standards:
Introduction/Topic Focus – Strong introduction of topic’s key question(s), terms. Clearly delineates subtopics to be reviewed. Specific thesis statement.
Integration of knowledge – The paper demonstrates that the author fully understands and has applied concepts learned in the course. Concepts are integrated into the writer’s own insights. The writer provides concluding remarks that show analysis and synthesis of ideas
Cohesiveness – Ties together information from all sources. Paper flows from one issue to the next. Author’s writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship among material obtained from all sources.
Conclusion – Strong review of key conclusions. Strong integration with thesis statement. Insightful discussion of impact of the researched material on topic.
Grammar &
Mechanics – The paper is free of grammatical errors and spelling & punctuation.
APA Style/Citation & References – No errors in APA style. Scholarly style. Writing is flowing and easy to follow. All references and citations are correctly written and present.
I have attached the Outline I created at the beginning of the year. Feel free to change it and let me know if there are any other questions.

What is the main reason for considering automation?

by | Nov 16, 2022 | Logistics

Homework 3 Assignment is to answer the essay questions at the end of the chapter from the class textbook.
Submission: The answers to these questions need to be typed and submitted in “Assignments” in the class D2L page.
Chapter 11: Questions 11.1 and 11.2
Chapter 12: Questions 12.1 and 12.5
Question 11.1. Which of the following three ways of dividing work among order pickers is likely to be most accurate? What information is required in each case? What
problems might there be during order-picking?
• Dividing the storage locations equally among the workers
• Dividing the number of picks equally among the workers
• Dividing the number of picks according to historical pick-rates of the workers
Question 11.2. Explain why the benefits to be gained from bucket brigades might be
greater when there are more pickers in the aisle.
Question 12.1. What is the main reason for considering automation? What is the main
disadvantage of automation?
Question 12.2. True or false? Explain your reasoning.
• Carousels are well-suited to product that sells in large quantities.
• Carousels are well-suited to product that is frequently requested.
• An AS/RS will increase efficiency if it performs all put-aways separately from all
retrievals.
• An A-frame is not a forward pick area because the cost per retrieval is zero

Week 5 Assignment

by | Nov 14, 2022 | Logistics

Create a company and give me a brief overview of what you produce and how you will set up your supply chain. Please use what you have learned from weeks 1-4. Address the following topics: global dimensions, role of logistics, distribution and omni-channel network design, demand management, order management and customer service, supply chain performance measurement and financial analysis, supply chain technology and managing information flows.
The requirements below must be met for your paper to be accepted and graded:
· Write between 800-1,250 words (approximately 3-5 pages) using Microsoft Word in APA style, see example below.
· Use font size 12 and 1” margins.
· Include cover page and reference page.
· At least 80% of your paper must be original content/writing.
· No more than 20% of your content/information may come from references.
· Use at least three references from outside the course material, one reference must be from EBSCOhost. Text book, lectures, and other materials in the course may be used, but are not counted toward the three reference requirement.
· Cite all reference material (data, dates, graphs, quotes, paraphrased words, values, etc.) in the paper and list on a reference page in APA style.
· References must come from sources such as, scholarly journals found in EBSCOhost, CNN, online newspapers such as, The Wall Street Journal, government websites, etc. Sources such as, Wikis, Yahoo Answers, eHow, blogs, etc. are not acceptable for academic writing.

Answer: this is a deductive argument because it is attempting to show that it’s impossible for the conclusion to be false if the premises are true.

by | Nov 14, 2022 | Logistics

EVALUATING ARGUMENTS
1) READ – pages 14-22 by next class
2) VIDEOS – watch by 11/14
Video # 1:Chapter 1.1: Introduction to logic – YouTube
Video #2: Chapter 1.2: Induction and background theories – YouTube
Video #3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=q8NVy00tfdI&t=1810s – great description to INDUCTIVE versus DEDUCTIVE ARGUMENTS
3) ONLINE MYRCC LOGIC QUIZ #3- DUE 11/14
4) COURSEWORK –SUBMIT Exercises 2-pp. 22-23 (below)- DUE 11/15
Exercise One
For each argument decide whether it is deductive, inductive or abductive. If it contains more than one type of inference, indicate which.
Example:
Every human being has a heart,
If something has a heart, then it has a liver
/∴/∴ Every human being has a liver
Answer: This is a deductive argument because it is attempting to show that it’s impossible for the conclusion to be false if the premises are true.
Chickens from my farm have gone missing,
My farm is in the British countryside,
/∴/∴ There are foxes killing my chickens
All flamingos are pink birds,
All flamingos are fire breathing creatures,
/∴/∴ Some pink birds are fire breathing creatures
Every Friday so far this year the cafeteria has served fish and chips,
If the cafeteria’s serving fish and chips and I want fish and chips then I should bring in £4,
If the cafeteria isn’t serving fish and chips then I shouldn’t bring in £4,
I always want fish and chips,
/∴/∴ I should bring in £4 next Friday
If Bob Dylan or Italo Calvino were awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, then the choices made by the Swedish Academy would be respectable,
The choices made by the Swedish Academy are not respectable,
/∴/∴ Neither Bob Dylan nor Italo Calvino have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature
In all the games that the Boston Red Sox have played so far this season they have been better than their opposition,
If a team plays better than their opposition in every game then they win the World Series
/∴/∴ The Boston Red Sox will win the league
There are lights on in the front room and there are noises coming from upstairs,
If there are noises coming from upstairs then Emma is in the house,
/∴/∴ Emma is in the house