Most companies are constantly confronted with how to reduce transportation and o
Most companies are constantly confronted with how to reduce transportation and operations costs while increasing customer service levels. The slides below show the data for the operations of a retail organization in the United States of America.
Analyze the Domestic Paper Company network analysis details in the slide deck below and answer the questions on slide 7. Here is a preview of the questions:
What are the baseline historical actual costs for 2018?
Are the 2018 annual actual costs good or bad?
What are short-term opportunities that could reduce costs in 2019 if volumes remained the same?
What additional network changes could be done to maximize cost reduction if the volumes produced are increased and shifted between distribution centers (DCs) and customer locations (increased max volume)?
Is there any alternative strategy in place for specific customer segments and product types?
You can use the Excel spreadsheet Download Excel spreadsheet as a template for your cost analysis. Please download the spreadsheet and address each of the questions by adding your answers to the spreadsheet. Summarize the answers in a word document.
Write the final report in a Word document including the following:
Statement of major facts
Identification of major problems
Description of possible solutions
Recommendations and rationale
Implementation plan
Assignment: Domestic Paper Company Network Analysis Process and Data
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdentification of Major Problem.
The case problem has been defined. All issues are outlined, and; an assessment of the case pain points has been provided.
5 to >4.0 pts
Exceeds Expectations
4 to >2.0 pts
Meets Expectations
2 to >1.0 pts
Partially Meets Expectations
1 to >0 pts
Fails to Meet Expectations
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescription of possible solutions
The analysis addresses all questions presented in the case, and there is a structured solution.
Additional research to support answers has been provided.
10 to >9.0 pts
Exceeds Expectations
9 to >5.0 pts
Meets Expectations
5 to >1.0 pts
Partially Meets Expectations
1 to >0 pts
Fails to Meet Expectations
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRecommendations and rationale
The student has developed viable and fact-based recommendations. Additional research to support answers has been provided.
5 to >4.0 pts
Exceeds Expectations
4 to >2.0 pts
Meets Expectations
2 to >1.0 pts
Partially Meets Expectations
1 to >0 pts
Fails to Meet Expectations
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeImplementation Plan
The student has provided an alternative action plan that would provide an immediate solution.
5 to >4.0 pts
Exceeds Expectations
4 to >2.0 pts
Meets Expectations
2 to >1.0 pts
Partially Meets Expectations
1 to >0 pts
Fails to Meet Expectations
5 pts
Total Points: 25
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