1. Develop forecasts using regressions of sales on each of the series of rain forecasts, respectively. Calculate the MFE (bias), MAD, and MAPE for the two forecasting models. Which rain forecast seems to be better at predicting Rachel’s daily sales, the five-day forecast or the two-day forecast? 2. How can Rachel make use of…
Consider ways in which current or future technologies could be applied to a transport function to improve customer service and lower costs. For example, the use of apps, proactive seamless communication, integrated vehicle systems, robotics, artificial intelligence, etc. For each technology describe what its attributes are and how they will achieve service or cost advantages….
Answer the below questions according to attached case stud 1)All RISK requires consideration in the following five areas of a business: corporate strategy, supply chain organization, process management, performance metrics and information & technology. a) What could be the main “risk” for your database? b) Of the four possible solutions for the “risk”, which is…
As transport director of XPO Logistics Inc, you are concerned that the employees in your department do not fully understand how and where the data that they use to schedule your in-house transport is created. This lack of knowledge has resulted in wasteful use of transport assets, limited development of solutions to day to day…
Week 2 Assignment – Internal and External Research Activity Use the Internet and Basic Search: Strayer University Online Library to research a health care organization in your community. Respond to the following: RESEARCH BAYLOR HOSPITAL IN DALLAS TEXAS What are some internal and external barriers to the health care organization’s mission, vision, and values?…
For your main topic research and describe one of the following Transport Management Systems. Evaluate this system in terms of how it might affect your firm’s transport costs and customer service. AdvantageTMS IBM Nistevo JDA LeanLogistics MercuryGate TMS TMW Systems Minimum of 500 words plus 2 academic references. due date 10/17/2022
Prepare a PowerPoint presentation that provides a definition of the Bull Whip Effect and considers its potential consequences to the income statement and balance sheet. Having set the theoretical context of the Bull Whip Effect in this manner, consider the implications for your chosen company (XPO logistics Inc) through a diagram of the supply chain…
In considering RISK Tesla introduced an Autopilot in its vehicles. It has been reported to have failed on several occasions which has allowed death to occupants to occur. What are the impacts to the company and what is a solution you would purpose? 300 words, due 10/5/2022
Supply Chain for copper is the new raw resource that is in demand for car batteries. On page 11 of Bloomberg Magazine, 19 September 2022 issue, presents a unique problem. How would you respond and what is a possible solution to meet the copper demand for the new age of electric vehicles?
Consider that you have just been appointed as transportation director of your chosen company (XPO Logistics). Provide an outline of how you would (1) want costs to be measured, (2) how you would evaluate 3rd party transport pricing (3) measure operational productivity (Total 300 words)
