Business Assignment
For this paper, review the logistics system of the organization: Walmart and in a 3- to 4-page paper answer the following questions:
Does your selected organization use quality management procedures in its logistics system? In what ways (as you are to give some specific examples)? If the organization does not use quality management procedures, what steps would you suggest they put in place in order to improve its logistics system?
Be sure to provide some description of the different quality tools, processes, etc., and be specific in your examples.
Research the organization with information you can find on the internet or other resources you find on your own. The paper should be 3-4 pages in length and have a cover sheet and a reference page. Clarity of presentation is important, as well as your ability to apply the topics to the logistics area of your selected firm. Use at least 3 different sources of information and annotate your sources of information appropriately on your references page and within the text as necessary. You will be assessed on how well you demonstrate your knowledge of the topic as it applies to your selected firm.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.
Witt, C. E. (2002, May). Achieving Six Sigma logistics. Material Handling Management, 57(5), 10. Retrieved on December 12, 2014
Whalen, J. (2002, May). Logistics embraces Six Sigma quality. Warehousing Management, 9(4), 11. Retrieved on December 12, 2014
Shah, J. B. (2002, October 21). Applying Six Sigma process - Sun Micro continues to refine merge-in-transit logistics program. EBN, 1335, 22. Retrieved on December 12, 2014
Inglis, P. F. (1992). Quality logistics: A key competitive advantage. Canadian Business Review, 19(2), 29-32. Retrieved on December 12, 2014.