Module 3 – SLP
BENCHMARKING LOGISTICS PERFORMANCE
Each SLP assignment consists of two activities. See SLP 1
for a complete description of each.
Activity 1 (Assessment Phase)
Refer to the organization you nominated in SLP 1. Describe
and assess how benchmarking is used to evaluate logistics performance in the
organization.
Activity 2 (Improvement Phase)
Explore how the organization could improve logistics
operations by better use of benchmarking and performance metrics.
SLP Assignment Expectations
Display an understanding of how benchmarking is used to
assess logistics performance in the reference organization, to include its
implementation, and the use of qualitative and quantitative measures. Provide a
critical analysis of whether the reference organization could improve its
logistics operations through more effective use of benchmarking.
SLP General Expectations
· Since this is
a capstone course, you are expected to make full use of your detailed
understanding of the material covered in this course, as well as earlier
courses (LOG301, LOG302, and LOG401). You should display highly developed
critical, analytical and expository skills.
· Don’t write in
checklist form. Integrate the information you find into a well-constructed
essay.
· You may not
find specific information relating to this assignment. In that case, you will
need to “fill in the gaps,” using your understanding of the company you’re
analyzing, plus the sources listed on the Background Info page.
· Style and
format must comply with the Writing Style Guide. (TUI Guide, n.d.) This is not an
English course; however, errors in spelling, grammar and style will be
penalized.
· Provide
citations and references. Use of APA style is encouraged, but not required.
Please see the TUI Writing Guide, or visit the Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL, 2015).
· There is no
page requirement. Write what you need to write, neither more nor less.
· Upload your
SLP before the end of the module.
