BUS 307 Week 5 Assignment
Read the case study at the end of Chapter 12 and the case study at the
end of Chapter 13, and thoroughly answer all the following questions.
Supplement your answers with scholarly research using the Ashford Online
Library. Each case study should be addressed in at least 5 pages, resulting in
a combined Final Paper of at least 10 pages.
a.
Create a master
production schedule for the breadmaker in the case that considers production
levels, demand for the product, and the best business strategy for the situation
presented.
b.
Evaluate the
advantages and disadvantages of Jack’s approach, considering how master
scheduling can improve the process, and considering the organizational changes
needed to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the process.
c.
Examine the
impact of refusing a customer’s order because of lack of supply of the product
vs. accepting the order and failing to deliver.
d.
Describe the
impact on average inventory levels and production if Realco produces 20,000
breadmakers every week, rather than 40,000 every other week.
Chapter 13 Case Study: Supply-Chain Challenges in Post-Earthquake
Japan
e.
Explain the
advantages and disadvantages of the supply chain used in the Japanese auto
industry before the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.
f.
Evaluate whether
or not Toyota’s plan for a “foolproof” supply chain is consistent
with the Lean production philosophy.
g.
Provide a
recommendation and plan that you believe would be the best supply chain
strategy for Toyota.
h.
Examine the
impact Toyota’s plan will have on the way it handles relationship management in
its supply chain.
The Final Paper Construction:
·
Must be at least
10 double-spaced pages in length (not including the title and reference pages)
and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing
Center.
·
Must include a
title page with the following:
o
Title of
paper
o
Student’s
name
o
Course name and
number
o
Instructor’s
name
o
Date
submitted
·
Must begin with
an introductory paragraph that tells the reader what will be covered in the
paper.
·
Must address the
topic of the paper with critical thought.
·
Must end with a
conclusion that tells the reader what was learned from reading the paper.
·
Must use at
least five professional resources, including a minimum of two from Ashford
Online Library in addition to the text.
·
Must document
all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
·
Must include a
separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the
Ashford Writing Center
