Problem:
What are the major operational threats Dell's logistics functions face as a result of global terrorism? Identify mitigation strategies that could help secure domestic and global supply chains. Assess the impact of global terrorism on logistics. Discuss the major operational threats Dell's logistics functions face as a result of global terrorism. How might Dell better mitigate the threats of terrorism relative to its logistics operations? Armed forces personnel who believe they may have difficulty answering these questions because of security concerns should shift the scale of inquiry to the logistics risks the nation faces and how it might better mitigate vulnerability to these risks.
Demonstrate an understanding of how domestic and global terrorism affect the logistics of Dell. Identify the risks of terrorism facing Dell's logistics and offer creative solutions to mitigating the risks. Integrate the background materials, employ synthesis from previous courses, and use creative thinking in determining feasible solutions and strategies for balancing security initiatives with efficiency and effectiveness objectives.