Logistic Influences

Question 1

Prepare a 700- to 1,050-word paper defining logistics and discuss how logistics influences the supply chain.

Define logistics and discuss the increased importance of logistics on satisfying customer requirements for a product or service.

Identify and describe the managerial issues that influence logistics and directly impact the supply chain.

Drawing on personal experience, provide an example of a logistics managerial issue which lead to customer dissatisfaction, and one example where logistics plays a crucial role in customer satisfaction.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

 

Question 2

• From the e-Activity, choose a company that sells a service or a product. Evaluate its supply chain performance effectiveness in terms of responsiveness, technology, and customer-related measures.
• Determine at least three areas of effectiveness and three areas of deficiencies that can impact the competitive position of the company you chose in Part 1 of this discussion. Suggest ways the deficiencies can be improved. Provide at least two examples to support your answer.
• (E activity-Use the Internet to research articles on service or product companies and their supply chain performance effectiveness. Be prepared to discuss)