Replacement Parts

Al Baik (Fast Food Chain in Saudi Arabia) must ship replacement parts for their ovens, and the supply chain manager must choose between two shipping alternatives: two-day freight, and five-day freight. Using five-day freight saves 750 Riyal (SAR), but the primary consideration is holding cost, which is 38 Riyal per unit per year. Al Baik must ship 2000 units. In a 4-page paper, which alternative would you recommend to the supply chain manager and why?

Be sure to use at least three current, scholarly references beyond any required course readings. Current sources are those published within the most recent five-year period, and scholarly sources are those from peer-reviewed journals.

Make certain for each listed reference that you have at least one supporting citation in the body of your content. Your reference page is always the last page of the submission where all individual references get listed.

 

Question 2

The assignment must be a completed paper, with APA formatting, references, and error-free spelling and grammar.

Write a paper of 500–700 words on metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) used in logistics and supply chain operations. Include the following:

• Explain the importance of developing metrics and KPIs in logistics and supply chain operations.
• Complete research on a company of your choice, and provide at least 2 metrics used by this organization.
  • Focus your research on the logistics and SCM departments of your selected organization.
  • Support your research with a table, chart, graph, or any other graphical item that communicates the metrics that you identified.
• Explain what the metrics indicate and how they can benefit the organization.
• Lastly, how can your company develop KPIs that track ethical performance? Why is this important to business success?