Identify an organization within a specific market segment. Student will analyze the current operational situation and specific practices taking place in the organization and make recommendations as to how fix and/or improve specific element(s) of the operation.
Your analysis and research should be very specific as it relates to operational topics and practices that we discussed during the class. (Ex: SPC, TQM, Six Sigma, etc.)
Your research should include the existing Operational, Supply Chain and Logistics Methods in place, and also outline and explain your processed changes to the methods. You should outline NEW methods that you feel will enhance the current operation.
Choose and organization and have it APPROVED by the instructor prior to the start of your research
Discuss and evaluate the positive and negative aspects of the operation.
Research its current logistics procedures and process
Evaluate the organization / industry segment as it relates to supply chain operations
Detail the processes that are currently active
Explain how to improve the process.
Write a 5-7 page paper with your analysis and recommendations. Diagrams, flow charts, or exhibits are required, and will make for a better product. These exhibits would be in addition to the