Assignment Directions:
Note: This is Week One of a two-week assignment.
This is a two-week project, and in-depth answers are expected. Use your time wisely to show your insights into each question after carefully reviewing the reference materials.
Please note that you will need to review the modular method in your textbook to complete this assignment. The modular method in supply chain management refers to breaking down complex processes into smaller, manageable, and independent components, or "modules," that can function effectively on their own but also integrate seamlessly into the larger system. This approach allows businesses to focus on improving specific aspects of their supply chain, such as sourcing, production, logistics, or distribution, without disrupting the entire operation.
For example, a company may implement a modular approach by adopting a new warehouse management system without altering its transportation processes. This flexibility makes it easier to adapt to changes in market demands, implement new technologies, and respond to disruptions. Additionally, the modular method enhances collaboration across various parts of the supply chain by promoting standardized processes and clear communication. By focusing on individual components, organizations can improve efficiency, reduce costs, and achieve greater agility in their supply chain operations.
Instructions:
All 10 questions reference back to the lesson materials from your textbook. Research each of these questions in your textbook and online as instructed in each question. Also, give examples as you are prompted in each question. There is no word count for this project.
Here is the information from the module on the assignment page:
The modular method in supply chain management refers to breaking down complex processes into smaller, manageable, and independent components, or "modules," that can function effectively on their own but also integrate seamlessly into the larger system. This approach allows businesses to focus on improving specific aspects of their supply chain, such as sourcing, production, logistics, or distribution, without disrupting the entire operation.
For example, a company may implement a modular approach by adopting a new warehouse management system without altering its transportation processes. This flexibility makes it easier to adapt to changes in market demands, implement new technologies, and respond to disruptions. Additionally, the modular method enhances collaboration across various parts of the supply chain by promoting standardized processes and clear communication. By focusing on individual components, organizations can improve efficiency, reduce costs, and achieve greater agility in their supply chain operations.
So basically, considering how functional areas within supply chain are able to operate on their own, but also how they impact other areas within the supply chain as well.
Chapter 3: Network and Systems Design (Questions 1 through 5)
Question 1: There are two views for how to manage processes across a supply chain. Research these two views both in your textbook and on the internet and then describe each view; include the primary focus, the advantages and disadvantages of both, and find an example of each on the internet. DO NOT copy or paraphrase your textbook, use your own words in defining these two views. Need Assignment Help?
Question 2: Assume a retail harbor can process 28,000 containers from cargo freight ships per day, under maximum conditions, using overtime hours. The harbor offloading facility was designed to process 22,000 containers per day under normal conditions. During the month of July, the harbor facility processed 19,000 containers per day. Calculate the harbor's ability to offload containers for both design and effective capacity. Show the formulas and the steps using Microsoft Office's "Insert -> Equation" function.
Question 3: Using the Word "Smart Art Function" create three separate illustrations for the evolution of supply chain integration for Material Flow where organizational functions are (a) independent, (b) integrated within the organization, and (c) integrated across the supply chain.
Question 4: Explain the Modular Method for installing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Pay close attention to the advantages and disadvantages. Research online and find two expert resources for the modular method, summarize them, and provide a hyperlink to the resource on modular enterprise research planning. Do not use a software company or any other "Ad" for a product. A good place to start is in Google using key words found in this question.
Question 5: Papi Toys can produce 500 toys in a single day under maximum conditions. However, it is designed to produce 400 units per day under normal conditions. In February, it produced 480 units per day. What was Papi Toys' capacity utilization for both Design Capacity and Effective Capacity? What do these numbers tell you? (Sanders, Nada R. Supply Chain Management, 2nd Edition. Wiley, 2017-09-18. VitalBook file)
Chapter 5: Operations Management (Questions 6 through 10)
Question 6: Explain the unique challenges to operations that manufacturing and service organizations each face. When explaining these challenges use a company of your choice for each (service and manufacturing) to explain these differences and how, if managed poorly, the impact could destroy the company.
Question 7: In your own words, explain the Product Design Process as presented in your Lesson Materials. Use an example of your choosing to illustrate the process of product design.
Question 8: Music Inc. has been selling music DVDs for 10 years and now wants to enter the Movie DVD business. They have entered a deal with paramount pictures to sell on DVD all of their future and past movies. The accounting department has estimated the cost of the DVD, Packaging, and Copyright fees for each DVD to be $5.00. The fixed cost for machinery, buildings & grounds, and overhead to be $30,000 per year. If Music Inc. sells each DVD for $20.00, how many DVDs must they sell to break even? Next, if Music Inc. sells 18,000 DVDs per year at a price of $20.00 what is their profit? Finally, if Music Inc. instead decides to lower the selling price per DVD by 10% ($18.00) and projects they will sells 10% more in that year (19,800), what is their profit? What conclusion can you draw about lowering prices in the market by 10% (hint - how many more units must be sold to recover the profit lost from selling at a 10% lower price)?
Question 9: Pizza Field Trip Exercise: Observe and then define in detail the process design for creating a Pizza in a "make to order" pizza house of your choice. Allow for different sizes and toppings. (Note: Feel free to pose this to your family as a mandatory fieldtrip)
Question 10: Discuss in detail the four types of Facility layouts. Explain the differences, applications, and advantages and disadvantages.