Homework
Instructions: The Port Improvement Plan (PIP) Outline will consist of 5 pages. The Title Page and Reference Page are not included in the page count. The paper/outline describes your final PIP research presentation. Each major section within your final PIP presentation should be covered in this paper. This paper must be in narrative form, and be descriptive enough that explains each element of your PIP. The use of graphics and charts is highly encouraged.
Length: Minimum of 5 pages, excluding cover and reference pages Format: Word, professional style, and with appropriate APA citations.
Important content requirements: i. Choose one port to research and write on. ii. Make sure your outline closely follows the following template.
Example Template for PIP
i. Background information about the port: industry classification; markets, location, # of employees, products & services, suppliers, other pertinent information
ii. What are the port's strategic goals?
iii. What are the strengths of the port?
iv. What are the weaknesses of the port?
v. What metrics does the port utilize?
vi. What improvement initiatives and innovations has it implemented?
vii. What improvement initiatives and innovations should it consider?
viii. What should be the next step be to improve the port?
ix. Provide data from the case to support your conclusions as necessary.
x. Compare your supply chain to an exemplar, standard, benchmark, or best practice.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.