Category: Logistics

Select a major US commercial air carrier and discuss how your selected airline relates to the selected topics listed below. Write a minimum of 2000 word paper, using proper APA formatting and a minimum of 5  (5-7) references from any source necessary to gather your information. Ensure you have reviewed the syllabus for further instructions and details for this assignment
Explain the history of your airline and describe its economic, structural, and competitive characteristics pre and post deregulation.
Identify the various route structure and product alternatives, the costs and benefits of each, and means for achieving product differentiation.
Identify the various airline departments and the role of each in planning, development, and execution of flight operations
Describe airline cost structure, the nature of fixed, variable, and controllable costs, and   methods employed by your selected carrier to obtain sustainable competitive cost advantages over  other carriers.
Discuss the methods of Revenue Management used by your selected air carrier and how it relates to other industries.

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QSO 322 Module Six Comprehension Questions Guidelines and Rubric
Overview
Your answers to these comprehension questions will demonstrate your understanding of the module concepts. Many of these concepts are included in the rubric criteria for the final project. Use your instructor’s feedback on your answers in this assignment as you develop the content for your final project.
Directions
Review the module resources and then answer each question. Support your answers with examples from your chosen case study or another relevant scenario to show how to apply the concepts to real-life situations.
Specifically, address the following rubric criteria:
Provide thorough and accurate answers that address all aspects of each question.
Support your answers with examples from your chosen case study or another relevant scenario.
Cite course resources, including your chosen case study or outside resources, for another relevant scenario.
Comprehension Questions
Discuss the relationship between service level, uncertainty, safety stock, and order quantity. How can trade-offs between these elements be made?
What is the difference between the probability of a stock-out and the magnitude of a stock-out?
Selling inventory helps the business achieve the objectives of making money and satisfying customer needs. The business does not achieve those objectives if inventory sits on the shelf. Inventory turn is a key indicator of success in inventory management. Regularly turning over inventory helps a company make money and satisfy customer needs. Explain how you would calculate the inventory turn for the company in your chosen case study. What information would you need?
In every company, there are some demands that vary in a cyclic nature. Give an example of a cyclic demand in your own household and explain how you adapt to your need for that particular product. Use an example of a cyclic demand from your chosen case study and explain how the company should adapt to it.
Stock-outs are a serious concern for all inventory managers. To prevent stock-outs, each item in the inventory has a reorder point. Use an example from your chosen case study and calculate the reorder point for the item.
There is a cost to the ordering process. Determining the quantity to order each time requires you to consider several factors. Use an example from your chosen case study and determine the economic order quantity (EOQ) for the item.
What to Submit
Submit your answers as a 3- to 5-page Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Sources should be cited according to APA style

Once you select a topic, you will need to identify for your topic and write an outline of your research topic paper. This outline can follow the following format as far as section headings. But you do not have to follow it. You can add more sections. But there must be at least five sections highlighted by * and section titles. Include at least 100 words per section that you use.
Abstract
Introduction*
Background
Define your topic*
Explain your topic*
Defend your position about your topic*
Conclusion*
Summary
Future Research Recommendation
Incorporate at least one reference from articles listed within the online APUS library.
•Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
•APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA style and formatting.
•Length of paper: typed, double-spaced pages with no less than two pages.
•Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
Criteria
Exemplary
Accomplished
Developing
Beginning
Did Not Attempt
Criterion Score
Thesis and Support
20 points
The writing has a articulated thesis and subordinate ideas supported by reliable and relevant evidence based on original research.
17 points
The writing has a articulated thesis supported by appropriate evidence and sound logic. Minor gaps in logic and argument may appear.
15 points
The writing has a thesis and related subordinate ideas supported by clear thinking and appropriate evidence. Logical arguments may be one-sided or incomplete.
13 points
The writing needs a clearer thesis and/or appropriate related subordinate ideas. Fuzzy logic may be evident and adequate supporting evidence is lacking.
0 points
No thesis present or the student did not attempt.
Score of Thesis and Support,/ 20
Organization
20 points
The writing flows smoothly and logically from a well-defined thesis. It contains an appropriate introduction, conclusion, and smooth transitions.
17 points
The writing is organized logically and flows well. An introduction and conclusion are evident, but transitions may be smoother.
15 points
The writing demonstrates rudimentary organization and logical structure, but ideas may be more fully developed and supported by more appropriate evidence.
13 points
The writing is noticeably lacking in organization. There is no clear introduction nor conclusion and ideas are neither carefully nor fully developed. Supporting evidence is lacking.
0 points
The paper is almost impossible to follow or understand or the student did not attempt.
Score of Organization,/ 20
Style
20 points
The writing engages the reader through an original prose style appropriate to the subject. Language is precise. Sentences are varied but not noticeably so. Active voice is apparent.
17 points
The writing keeps the reader’s attention through a carefully crafted prose style Language chosen is appropriate to the subject, but may call attention to itself in minor ways.
15 points
The writing is clear but could be expressed in a style more appropriate to the subject. It is jargon-free but may require a more complete explanation of some terms used.
13 points
The writing lacks clarity and is sometimes confusing. The language chosen is not appropriate to the subject nor the assignment.
0 points
The paper is completely unclear or completely off topic or the student did not attempt.
Score of Style,/ 20
Writing Mechanics
20 points
The writing is free of grammatical, proofreading, and stylistic errors. All quoted material is properly documented and cited.
17 points
The writing may exhibit a few minor errors in grammar or style, but do impair the flow of the reading. Most quoted material is properly documented and cited.
15 points
The writing could benefit from additional proofreading, as some errors impede the flow of the reading. Sources are documented and cited but need to show greater consistency.
13 points
The writing exhibits substantial errors in grammar and style so that the basic ideas are lost. Sources are overly quoted and not adequately documented nor cited.
0 points
The majority of the paper is substantially quoted or closely paraphrased or the student did not attempt.
Score of Writing Mechanics,/ 20
APA Format
20 points
References and in-text citations are included, appropriate and the paper is formatted correctly.
17 points
References and in-text citations are included, but one is formatted incorrectly. Other APA formatting is correct.
15 points
References and in-text citations are included, but both are formatted incorrectly, but the paper format is in proper APA.
13 points
References, citations, and APA format are all incorrect.
0 points
There are no references or citation or the student did not attempt.
Score of APA Format,/ 20

Research an article that is about the acquisition process in the Department of Defense. Your paper should review the process and discuss the ethical ramifications for those involved in the acquisition process in the Department of Defense.

You are employed by a corporation that ships different kinds of goods as a transportation analyst. In your new position, it will be your duty to select the mode(s) of transportation that will best meet the needs of all shipments in terms of timely, trouble-free, and economical delivery.
Directions: 
Soon after you have adjusted to your new position, your supervisor asks you to compile a list of every shipping option that is available for the merchandise, along with suggestions for the best one.  
Your summary must include an in-depth comparison of the strengths and weaknesses of the modes against each other, including their capacity to move each item and relative costs compared to each other. Your recommendations on the best mode should be based on comparing all available modes (air, rail, ocean, or truck). You must work on an Excel spreadsheet Download Excel spreadsheetto illustrate the various products, modes of transportation, and factors that will determine what shipping method would be the best option for the company in terms of reputation and profitability.
Origin of Warehouse: Jacksonville, Florida 
Products: 
Cut Flowers (one dozen roses)- weight under 10 lbs. Due tomorrow at 12 noon. Destination: Fernandina Beach, Florida 
Kitchen Appliances- weight 100 lbs. Due in two days. Destination: Orlando, Florida 
Steel or Iron Ore- weight 200,000 lbs. Due within two weeks. Destination: Chicago, Illinois 
Classified Documents- weight 15 lbs. Due overnight. Destination: Hong Kong, China 
Case of Batteries- weight 20 lbs. Due within one week. Destination: London, England
You are required to provide a comprehensive initial post with three to four well-developed paragraphs that include a topic sentence and at least three to five supporting sentences with additional details, explanations, and examples. 

I have attached the criteria, instructions, and powerpoints below if needed. Please reach out with any questions. Thank you.

clear and concise does not have to be APA style. Use exhibit attached from pg113. assignment attached 

Sustainability Initiatives in Global Supply Chains
Course Objectives:
CO1: Analyze perspectives on global supply chain design
CO5: Evaluate sustainability initiatives impact on global supply chains
Prompt:
Sustainability efforts by companies focus on the three aspects of people, planet, and profits. Choose one of these three aspects and discuss how sustainability efforts address that aspect. What is the impact to the company? What advantages or disadvantages might be seen when addressing this aspect? In addition to reading your assigned resources for week 8, research online definitions for sustainable supply chains.

2500 word research paper comparing Amazon Cusomer Service and data to competitors.
10 sources required 
Annotated bibliography of sources due today 

Review Robotic shopping: Inside one of Kroger’s fulfillment centers in Florida Transcript by FOX 35 Orlando.
According to Kroger (2021), in order to introduce proprietary technology solutions centered on artificial intelligence, cutting-edge robotics and automation, and creative solutions to create more seamless and efficient fulfillment, picking, and delivery capabilities to provide customers with anything, anytime, anywhere, and to expand Kroger’s reach and products to new geographies, Kroger and Ocado formed an exclusive partnership in May 2018.  
According to Tim Steiner, co-founder and CEO of Ocado Group, “the launch of the first Customer Fulfillment Center marks a historic milestone for grocery retail in the U.S.” Since establishing their relationship in 2018, Ocado and Kroger teams have worked closely together to set the groundwork for the expansion of their cutting-edge fulfillment network across the nation, enabling Kroger to serve consumers whenever and wherever they are in the country.  
As a vertically integrated network, Kroger Delivery may cover an area up to 90 miles from the hub and a lot more when spoken sites are linked. Over 1,000 bots operate in these highly automated Customer Fulfillment Centers, flying over enormous 3D grids under the supervision of unlicensed proprietary air traffic control systems. Totes carrying goods and client orders that are ready to be delivered are located on the grid, also known as The Hive.  
The bots acquire products from The Hive and present them at pick stations for things to be sorted for distribution, a process driven by algorithms that guarantee items are sensibly packaged as customers’ orders get closer to their delivery dates. Fragile products are, for instance, put on top of bags, which are uniformly weighted, and each order is designed to fit into the fewest number of bags possible, which reduces the usage of plastic.   
Items are put onto a temperature-controlled Kroger Delivery van, which has space for up to 20 items after being packaged. Delivery routes are dynamically optimized using strong machine-learning algorithms that take into account things like optimal fuel economy and road conditions.
Directions:   
Explain the concept of an automotive storage and retrieval system. What are the advantages of using this type of technology-based device in a warehouse? Disadvantages? Describe in detail the Kroger Company’s Hive operations.   
Your term paper should be at least 3–4 pages long (not including the title and reference page) and highlight the history behind automotive storage and retrieval systems, how Kroger has implemented the concept into their operations, and how the company is delivering goods to the Jacksonville area when they do not have a physical store in our area. Your paper must contain a title and reference page in APA 7 format, be written in Times New Roman 12 font, and be double-spaced. Headings should be used to highlight key areas of your paper.