MANAGING THE SUPPLY CHAIN
Managing the Supply Chain Module 2 SLP
2-3 sentence introduction. Marketing’s “Location, Location, Location” has taken on a new meaning in today’s demand-driven supply chain. Since next module will focus on logistics, let us take a look at how warehousing, distribution centers and inventory support the process. The art and science of balancing carrying too much inventory vs. not enough is central to the conversation.
Begin with the SLP background readings to learn about warehousing and inventory trends. Then move to expert or consultant publications written within the last three years.
Warehousing, distribution centers and inventory strategy #1
Provide a well-balanced assessment of how warehousing, distribution centers and inventory can maintain a healthy and efficient supply chain according to the readings and information from at least three experts (articles, interviews, presentations, etc.). You must include three different strategies/requirements. This section should be 1 page in length. Research Required. NOTE: no resources should be more than three years old for this SLP because the industry is changing rapidly and the goal is to remain relevant throughout your career.
Warehousing, distribution centers and inventory strategy #2
Provide a well-balanced assessment of how warehousing, distribution centers and inventory can maintain a healthy and efficient supply chain according to the readings and information from at least three experts (articles, interviews, presentations, etc.). You must include three different strategies/requirements. This section should be 1 page in length. Research Required. NOTE: no resources should be more than three years old for this SLP because the industry is changing rapidly and the goal is to remain relevant throughout your career.
Warehousing, distribution centers and inventory strategy #3
Provide a well-balanced assessment of how warehousing, distribution centers and inventory can maintain a healthy and efficient supply chain according to the readings and information from at least three experts (articles, interviews, presentations, etc.). You must include three different strategies/requirements. This section should be 1 page in length. Research Required. NOTE: no resources should be more than three years old for this SLP because the industry is changing rapidly and the goal is to remain relevant throughout your career.
Since you are engaging in research, be sure to cite and reference the sources in APA format. The paper should be written in third person; this means words like “I”, “we”, and “you” are not appropriate. For more information see Differences Between First and Third Person. The excessive use of quotes or unoriginal content will directly impact performance since it suggests lack of comprehension and indicates that a student may not have mastered the concepts.
Conclusion
This is your 2-3 sentence conclusion. Remember this is the last thing your reader will hear. Your submission will include:
- Trident University International’s cover page
- The body will be 5-6 pages with APA citations (2-3 sentence introduction, body, 2-3 sentence conclusion)
- The alphabetized reference list page in APA format
References
This listing should be in alphabetical order. Below are a few examples of reference list entries. The following list needs to be removed before you submit the paper (not by category).
Journal in online library(be sure that you give the specific library database for journal articles that you have retrieved from the library, e.g., Proquest, EBSCO – Academic Search Complete, EBSCO – Business Source Complete, IBISWorld, etc.):
Last name, Initials. (yyyy of journal volume). Title of article. Title of Journal, volume
number,(issue number), pages. Retrieved from [insert name of library database]
Example:
Borgerson, J. L., Schroeder, J. E., Escudero Magnusson, M., & Magnusson, F. (2009).
Corporate communication, ethics, and operational identity: A SLP study of Benetton. Business Ethics: A European Review, 18(3), 209-223. Retrieved from Proquest.
Book in online library:
Last name, Initials. (yyyy published). Book title. Retrieved from [insert name of library
database]
Example:
Johnson, R. A. (2009). Helping really fat dogs. Retrieved from EBSCO eBook Collection.
Newspaper in online library:
Author last name, first initial. (YYYY, MM DD). Name of article. Title of Newspaper,
pages. Retrieved from [name of library database].
Example:
Dee, J. (2007, December 23). A toy maker’s conscience. New York Times Magazine, 34-39.
Retrieved from EBSCO – Academic Source Complete.
Websites
APA end reference for a website – with author:
Author. (Year [use n.d. if not given]). Article or page title.
Larger Publication Title. Retrieved from https://urladdress
Example:
Shiva, V. (2006, February 12). Bioethics: A third world issue. Nativeweb. Retrieved
from https://www.nativeweb.org/pages/legal/shiva.html
APA end reference for a website – with no author:
Title of article. (Year [use n.d. if not given]). Website Title. Retrieved from
Example:
Media giants. (2014). Frontline: The Merchants of Cool. Retrieved from