Embry
MGMT420 Module 1.3 Discussion latest 2016 November
1.3 – Discussion: Competitive Advantage
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Watch
Boeing CEO Jim Albaugh Interview at Paris
Airshow
(YouTube: 3:39)
Discuss
Men in suits racing across finish line
In his interview at the 2011 Paris airshow,
Mr. Albaugh alluded to Boeing’s competitive environment. In your discussion
posting, please respond to the following questions:
Why must companies understand their customers’
requirements?
How do manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus,
or companies in other industries, create a competitive advantage? Include an
example in your response.
Requirements
Comment on at least two posts by the end of
this module week.
Refer to Discussion Requirements and the
rubric for detailed requirements.
Please read these instructions for information
on accessing the discussion rubric. (Links to an external site.)
Embry
MGMT420 Module 2.2 Discussion latest 2016 November
2.2 –
Discussion: Performance Measurement (Work Measurement)
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Discuss
Performance measurement (work measurement) is
the act of quantifying important performance measures in the categories of
financial, marketing, quality, and time. Research the performance measures in
an aeronautical production or service company of your choice. Discuss the
importance of this performance measurement to your selected company and the
aeronautical industry.
Requirements
Comment on at least two postsby the end of this module
week.
Embry
MGMT420 Module 3.2 Discussion latest 2016 November
3.2
– Discussion: Airline Service Delivery
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Discuss
How do the service delivery requirements of a
passenger airline provider differ from the service delivery requirements of a
cargo airline service?
Requirements
Comment on at least two postsby the end of this module
week.
Embry
MGMT420 Module 4.2 Discussion latest 2016 November
4.2
– Discussion: Supply Chain Management
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Watch
What is
Supply Chain Management? (ASU-WPC-SCM)
(YouTube: 3:39)
Discuss
After reviewing the video, please do a
comparative analysis of what you learned in the textbook reading assignment and
video. Describe the pros and cons of the supply chain management process.
Requirements
Comment on at least two postsby the end of this module
week.
Embry
MGMT420 Module 5.2 Discussion latest 2016 November
5.2 – Discussion: Demand and Capacity
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Watch
“Two of the Nation’s Biggest Airlines
Challenged by Capacity Growth Exceeding Demand”
(YouTube1:31)
Discuss
Demand vs Capacity
Please provide a comparison between Delta and
American Airlines regarding concerns of capacity growth exceeding demand.
Requirements
Comment on at least two posts by the end of
this module week.
Refer to Discussion Requirements and the
rubric for detailed requirements.
Embry
MGMT420 Module 6.2 Discussion latest 2016 November
6.2 – Discussion: Lean Inventory Management
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Watch
Resource from Inventory Management Best
Practices webcast 2012
(YouTube 61:42)
Discuss
Lean Inventory Management
After watching the Inventory Management Best
Practices webcast, why do you think lean inventory management can decrease
transportation, capital expenses, and inventory storage?
Requirements
Comment on at least two posts by the end of
this module week.
Embry
MGMT420 Module 7.2 Discussion latest 2016 November
7.2
– Discussion: Six Sigma
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Discuss
What is Six Sigma and why is it important to
businesses?
Is Six Sigma a replacement for ISO 9000
Quality Management System?
Do you think that Six Sigma is always the most
cost-effective approach for all processes? Why or why not?
Requirements
Comment on at least two postsby the end of this module
week.
Embry
MGMT420 Module 8.2 Discussion latest 2016 November
8.2
– Discussion: Cost Factors
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Discuss
What do you think are the cost factors to
consider when implementing a lean process improvement? What types of products
or services produce the greatest cost savings for an increase in the level of
cost of more stringent defect process constraints such as Six Sigma (about 4
defects per million)?
Requirements
Comment on at least two postsby the end of this module
week.
Embry
MGMT420 Module 9.2 Discussion latest 2016 November
9.2 – Discussion: Product Costs and Period Costs
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Watch
Product Costs and Period Costs
(YouTube: 14:55)
Operational managers must understand the types of costs. This
video provides excellent information on the product costs and period costs.
Discuss
Graphing Cost
In project management, you will also need to have a knowledge of
the different types of costs especially when you are required to build a cost
proposal for a specific project.
Please pick either product costs or period costs and explain how
you would classify the specific cost elements and provide examples to support
your position.
Requirements
Comment on at least two posts by the end of this module week.
Refer to Discussion Requirements and the rubric for detailed
requirements.
