2023 Read the case study at the end of Chapter 12 and the case study at the end | Assignments Online

Read the case study at the end of Chapter 12 and the case study at the end of Chapter 13, and thoroughly answer all the following questions. Supplement your answers with scholarly research using the Ashford Online Library. Each case study should be addressed in at least 5 pages, resulting in a combined Final Paper of at least 10 pages.

 

1.Create a master production schedule for the breadmaker in the case that considers production levels, demand for the product, and the best business strategy for the situation presented.

 

2.Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of Jack’s approach, considering how master scheduling can improve the process, and considering the organizational changes needed to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the process.

 

3.Examine the impact of refusing a customer’s order because of lack of supply of the product vs. accepting the order and failing to deliver.

 

4.Describe the impact on average inventory levels and production if Realco produces 20,000 breadmakers every week, rather than 40,000 every other week.

 

Chapter 13 Case Study: Supply-Chain Challenges in Post-Earthquake Japan

 

5.Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the supply chain used in the Japanese auto industry before the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

 

6.Evaluate whether or not Toyota’s plan for a “foolproof” supply chain is consistent with the Lean production philosophy.

 

7.Provide a recommendation and plan that you believe would be the best supply chain strategy for Toyota.

 

8.Examine the impact Toyota’s plan will have on the way it handles relationship management in its supply chain.

 

Writing the Final Paper 

 

The Final Paper:

 

•Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length, in addition to the title page and reference page, and formatted according to APA style.

 

•Must include a title page with the following:

 

oTitle of paper

 

oStudent’s name

 

oCourse name and number

 

oInstructor’s name

 

oDate submitted

 

•Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.

 

•Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.

 

•Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.

 

•Must use at least four scholarly sources, including a minimum of two from the Ashford Online Library.

 

•Must document all sources in APA style.

 

•Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style