Analysis-
FedEx ships time-sensitive packages around the world to meet the needs of its customers. Scheduling materials as well as human resources is critical for the success of this company.
Use the ITT Tech Virtual Library and the Internet to research the operations process used by FedEx as it relates to the management of resources-including humans and equipment-and write a paper that covers the following:
Classify the job types at FedEx.
Explain the skills that would be needed for each job type.
Identify the primary work schedule for each job type and the associated work rules.
Explain how you would manage the storage and scheduling of trucks and aircrafts to ensure delivery to customers on time.
Research-
Hospitals should ideally be staffed with adequate open hospital beds to accommodate patients. Unlike other industries, forecasting patient load in a hospital is almost impossible. Assume that you are the project manager of the production and operations team responsible for developing the forecasting plan in a hospital.
Write a paper that covers the following points:
Factors you would consider for aggregate planning in a hospital
Project management tools and skills that will help you better plan and manage the production and operations team's tasks.