Supply Chain And Logistics Management Course Reflection Discussion Help Discussion 5 Review and reflect on the knowledge you have gained from this course.

Supply Chain And Logistics Management Course Reflection Discussion Help Discussion 5

Review and reflect on the knowledge you have gained from this course. Based on your review and reflection, write at least 3 paragraphs on the following:

What were the most compelling topics learned in this course?
Identify 2–3 concepts from the course that you are able to say helped you the best in understanding the supply chain and logistics.
Has this course given you tangible considerations that you can apply in your life?
What approaches could have yielded additional valuable information?

The main post should include at least 1 reference to research sources, and all sources should be cited using APA format.

Part 2: Responses to Other Students: Respond to at least 2 of your fellow classmates with at least a 100-word reply about his or her Primary Task Response regarding items you found to be compelling and enlightening. To help you with your discussion, please consider the following questions:

What did you learn from your classmate’s posting?
What additional questions do you have after reading the posting?
What clarification do you need regarding the posting?
What differences or similarities do you see between your posting and other classmates’ postings?

Respond to these 2 posts ….

What were the most compelling topics learned in this course?

The whole supply chain operation was most compelling to me. I mean who new there were so many components to running a business let alone the supply chain has so many parts. Combined with all the logistics of the business strategy the supply chain is the most important part to me. How will it be shipped? Who will ship it? How long will it take? What are the costs? Is your plan effective? Was your plan goo enough? What changes need to be made to your plan? I mean and the list goes on. To the average person it is discouraging but to me it’s a challenge because I know that I will succeed in this adventure.

Identify 2–3 concepts from the materials course that you are able to say helped you the best in understanding the supply chain and logistics.

The supply chain is the backbone of any company. It begins with procuring the materials or services needed to create the end product and continues until the finished goods are in the customer’s hands. Effective supply chain strategy begins with solid long-term decision-making. The strategy level lays the groundwork for the entire supply chain process, from beginning to end, and is an essential part of supply chain management. The operational level of supply chain management is the most obvious. These are the day-to-day processes, decision-making, and planning that take place to keep the supply chain active. The mistake that many companies make is to jump straight into operational management without focusing on the strategy and tactical levels. Effective operational level processes are the result of strong strategical and tactical planning. The concept of reverse logistics is related to reuse of used in a supply chain. While logistics is involved with reaching the goods to the customer, reverse logistics is involved with sending some goods at least one step back i.e., to the distributor or to the manufacturers in a supply chain. Reverse logistics has an important role in the competitiveness, pricing and profit/loss of an industry .

Has this course given you tangible considerations that you can apply in your life

Yes this course has given me a tangible consideration that I can apply to my business part of life. But it has also made me think to ask questions in my personal life as well. But it is a continued learning process. So from a tangible stand point, all things are very limited or short term to be “the most important in my life”. Still I will attempt to answer this question but not limited to tangibles. I would say “continued learning throughout my life” is the most important thing in my life. With this intangible thing “continued learning”, I can do anything. I learn from mistakes and failure. The tangibles only provide a means for our continued learning. Without continued learning, we stagnate and perish. That’s why I consider “continued learning” the most important thing in my life

What approaches could have yielded additional valuable information

The approaches I have decided on were not always effective. So I really rely on the internet. I try the books but it’s a bunch of other people thoughts and research. The internet seems best so its not always accurate. So I learned to combine the both of them to get the best and the most accurate results as possible. That way you put it in your own words. The best way to get valuable information for me. In the intellepath it only explained in short form. So you have to do your own research. They also have the learning materials that help allot because they have Questions and answers and most of them are questions that you will ask for yourself.

Second one!

Part 1

What were the most compelling topics learned in this course?

Learning the importance of metrics and Kpi in logistics,how it’s used to track,visualize and optimize all logistics process in a efficient way within businesses and organizations

Identify 2/3 concepts from the course that you are able to say helped you the best in understanding the supply chain and logistics?

1.The importance of developing of metrics and 2.)How metrics are beneficial to an organization.

Has this course given you tangible consideration that you can apply in your life?

Yes in deed!When I’m in the position to be involved within a company/organization I must know the importance of logistics,where raw materials come from,what distribution center to use that’s reliable and mostly thinking about cost is a plus.

What approaches could have yielded additional valuable information?

None!!Everything was put in great details so I myself was not confused.

Reference…Managing partners,Martin Blumenau,Jakob Rehermsm Berlin-Charlottenburg HRB 14462B…www.datapine.com

Part 2

What did you learn from your classmates posting?

I have learned every post had valuable information that aid in my posting.All posting was well described,I didn’t have to ask further questions about what my fellow classmates were discussing about..

What additional questions do you have after reading the posting?

No additional questions were needed!Everyone did well in posting and understanding what was asked from our professor.

What clarification do you need regarding the posting?

No clarification needed!

What differences/similarities do you see between your posting and other classmates posting?

Between my posting and classmates posting was a bit of both in differences and similarities.We all were headed in the same direction in explaining our work but put it in our own words so that the confused(if any) could understand the information given completely . Discussion 5
Review and reflect on the knowledge you have gained from this course. Based on your review and reflection, write
at least 3 paragraphs on the following:
•
•
•
•
What were the most compelling topics learned in this course?
Identify 2–3 concepts from the course that you are able to say helped you the best in understanding the
supply chain and logistics.
Has this course given you tangible considerations that you can apply in your life?
What approaches could have yielded additional valuable information?
The main post should include at least 1 reference to research sources, and all sources should be cited using APA
format.
Part 2: Responses to Other Students: Respond to at least 2 of your fellow classmates with at least a 100-word
reply about his or her Primary Task Response regarding items you found to be compelling and enlightening. To
help you with your discussion, please consider the following questions:
•
•
•
•
What did you learn from your classmate’s posting?
What additional questions do you have after reading the posting?
What clarification do you need regarding the posting?
What differences or similarities do you see between your posting and other classmates’ postings?
Respond to these 2 posts ….
What were the most compelling topics learned in this course?
The whole supply chain operation was most compelling to me. I mean who new there were so many
components to running a business let alone the supply chain has so many parts. Combined with all the
logistics of the business strategy the supply chain is the most important part to me. How will it be shipped?
Who will ship it? How long will it take? What are the costs? Is your plan effective? Was your plan goo enough?
What changes need to be made to your plan? I mean and the list goes on. To the average person it is
discouraging but to me it’s a challenge because I know that I will succeed in this adventure.
Identify 2–3 concepts from the materials course that you are able to say helped you the best in
understanding the supply chain and logistics.
The supply chain is the backbone of any company. It begins with procuring the materials or services needed
to create the end product and continues until the finished goods are in the customer’s hands. Effective
supply chain strategy begins with solid long-term decision-making. The strategy level lays the groundwork
for the entire supply chain process, from beginning to end, and is an essential part of supply chain
management. The operational level of supply chain management is the most obvious. These are the day-today processes, decision-making, and planning that take place to keep the supply chain active. The mistake
that many companies make is to jump straight into operational management without focusing on the strategy
and tactical levels. Effective operational level processes are the result of strong strategical and tactical
planning. The concept of reverse logistics is related to reuse of used in a supply chain. While logistics is
involved with reaching the goods to the customer, reverse logistics is involved with sending some goods at
least one step back i.e., to the distributor or to the manufacturers in a supply chain. Reverse logistics has an
important role in the competitiveness, pricing and profit/loss of an industry .
Has this course given you tangible considerations that you can apply in your life
Yes this course has given me a tangible consideration that I can apply to my business part of life. But it has
also made me think to ask questions in my personal life as well. But it is a continued learning process. So from
a tangible stand point, all things are very limited or short term to be “the most important in my life”. Still I will
attempt to answer this question but not limited to tangibles. I would say “continued learning throughout my
life” is the most important thing in my life. With this intangible thing “continued learning”, I can do anything.
I learn from mistakes and failure. The tangibles only provide a means for our continued learning. Without
continued learning, we stagnate and perish. That’s why I consider “continued learning” the most important
thing in my life
What approaches could have yielded additional valuable information
The approaches I have decided on were not always effective. So I really rely on the internet. I try the books
but it’s a bunch of other people thoughts and research. The internet seems best so its not always accurate. So I
learned to combine the both of them to get the best and the most accurate results as possible. That way you
put it in your own words. The best way to get valuable information for me. In the intellepath it only explained
in short form. So you have to do your own research. They also have the learning materials that help allot
because they have Questions and answers and most of them are questions that you will ask for yourself.
Second one!
Part 1
What were the most compelling topics learned in this course?
Learning the importance of metrics and Kpi in logistics,how it’s used to track,visualize and optimize all
logistics process in a efficient way within businesses and organizations
Identify 2/3 concepts from the course that you are able to say helped you the best in understanding the
supply chain and logistics?
1.The importance of developing of metrics and 2.)How metrics are beneficial to an organization.
Has this course given you tangible consideration that you can apply in your life?
Yes in deed!When I’m in the position to be involved within a company/organization I must know the
importance of logistics,where raw materials come from,what distribution center to use that’s reliable and
mostly thinking about cost is a plus.
What approaches could have yielded additional valuable information?
None!!Everything was put in great details so I myself was not confused.
Reference…Managing partners,Martin Blumenau,Jakob Rehermsm Berlin-Charlottenburg HRB
14462B…www.datapine.com
Part 2
What did you learn from your classmates posting?
I have learned every post had valuable information that aid in my posting.All posting was well described,I
didn’t have to ask further questions about what my fellow classmates were discussing about..
What additional questions do you have after reading the posting?
No additional questions were needed!Everyone did well in posting and understanding what was asked from
our professor.
What clarification do you need regarding the posting?
No clarification needed!
What differences/similarities do you see between your posting and other classmates posting?
Between my posting and classmates posting was a bit of both in differences and similarities.We all were
headed in the same direction in explaining our work but put it in our own words so that the confused(if any)
could understand the information given completely .
Learning materials
Quantitative Measurement
No matter what kind of business the logistics function is a part of, the success of the logistic plan is
measured by the success of the company, particularly from a cost and customer-service
perspective. Although metrics of success will differ depending upon industries, the common
quantitative metrics that are used by most firms would include the following:
•
•
•
•
•
Percentage of on-time, complete shipments
Total shipping costs as percent of sales
Total inbound shipping cost as a percent of money of inbound freights
Premium freight money paid because of a logistics error
General customer satisfaction
The following is an example of quantitative measurement:
The total shipping cost is typically 5–10% of sales. Although this may not seem like much, it can
be up to a million dollars for a $10 million company. Even if freight is charged to the customer, in
the most typical situation, the customer is just as concerned about maintaining economic
shipping costs for him- or herself, so the shipping company needs to pay just as much attention.
For transocean shipping, the costs go up dramatically. For example, a container load going from
the United States to Australia or Japan could costs upwards of $3,000, while shipping to Europe
is closer to $1,800. In the typical 10 by 10 by 40-foot container of 4,000 cubic feet, imagine the
cost of shipping refrigerators. If a fridge is 3 by 3 by 6 feet in size, that means 4,000 / 54, or
approximately 75 refrigerators. With the freight cost of $1,800 to Europe, this adds $24 to the
cost. In the case of a shipment to Japan, it becomes in excess of $40 per refrigerator when you
add up the ocean freight and local drayage parts of the shipment.
Qualitative Measurement
In addition to quantitative measurements, there are frequently special qualitative assessments of
logistics performance. Although the above metrics are pretty standard for large retailers, and there is
not much interaction between delivery personnel and the actual customer, there are other shipping
situations in which customer service takes on a whole new meaning. The following are a few
examples:
Consider drivers who deliver and assemble bulky, heavy, and very expensive products such as
pianos, pool tables, and back some years ago, mainframe computers. Imagine the added
challenge of delivering these items up three flights of stairs or into a newly carpeted facility such
as an office, health club, or private home. Household relocation companies, or what consumers
would simply call movers, are letting drivers and unpackers into their private home. They want
care to be taken with special belongings, and damage to walls and doorways is also a concern.
In the case of the residence move, both ends of the shipment are involved. A piano, for
example, not only is an expensive piece of furniture, but a finely tuned piece of musical
equipment as well.
For new heavy strength-training equipment going into a newly remodeled health club, there is
an extreme need for meeting reliable shipment dates because the club owner has probably
arranged for a very limited installation window. Typically, in these situations, the club would
close for one day to have new floors put down and any other remodeling work, and the new
equipment must arrive on time for the club to be able to reopen the next day. Standard metrics
may not account for these types of situations.
Impact of Logistics on ProcuremenT
-Read It
Much of logistics deals with the activities that are downstream of a factory, such as the outbound
shipments to customers and possible temporary storage at a regional distribution center. However,
although it is of less public importance, the inbound transportation and storage of raw materials that
are needed by a factory, or that of finished products that are being brought into a large retailer are of
equal importance. For example, a typical manufactured product may have anywhere from two parts
(a simple toy) to three million individual components (jet aircraft); some are manufactured, but many
are procured from the upstream supply chain or vendor base. As more firms move toward just-intime (JIT) scheduling systems, the timely pick-up (at both suppliers) and shipment to the factory or
large retailer is of critical importance. For the manufacturer, an entire assembly line can be shut
down because of a lack of timely delivery. Auto plants typically charge their vendors thousands of
dollars per hour of assembly line downtime because of a late delivery of parts.
Impact on the Customer
Imagine that a large retailer has spent millions of dollars on an advertising campaign for gas
barbecues, for example. All of the ads announce that the sale begins and ends over the Memorial
Day or Father’s Day weekends. What happens if the gas barbecues arrive 2 days after the
announced sale period? This is an absolute disaster for the store and its customers, and the firm’s
logistics management team will be held responsible.
In addition to the economic benefits of having their own fleet, large retailers do this to have control
and flexibility in terms of timely pick-up of merchandise at factories or a port if the materials are
coming from overseas.
Noncommerical Impact of Logistics
-Read It
Unlike decades ago, when the arrangement of inbound shipping or outbound shipping was
considered an afterthought, the modern large retailer or manufacturing company now recognizes
that the logistics function is a key activity in the firm. Its success or failure can and will have an effect
on the overall company. Military branches have been aware of this for decades.
Some commonly known noncommercial logistics include the following:
•
•
•
The Battle of the Bulge in 1944–1945: A prime reason for the Allies being victorious
was because of the German Army’s inability to maintain its supply line of diesel fuel for its
armored tank divisions; with no fuel, the German Army could not engage in battle.
Berlin Airlift 1948-1949: After World War II, Russia set up a blockade surrounding Berlin,
GE for various political reasons. The city was cut off and did not have access to food, coal,
and the things necessary for survival. The United States and Great Britain flew over 275,000
flights to resupply Berlin with an excess of 2 million tons of cargo over a 15-month period.
Aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti in 2010: There was a worldwide outpouring of
relief efforts in terms of water, food, and medical supplies; however, because of logistical
errors, compounded by an unclear command and control, and a lack of unity of effort, much
of the material took weeks to be distributed off of the unloading dock at Haiti’s port.
Commercially, perhaps the best example of the impact that logistics can have on company success
is that an entire industry—the overnight small-package delivery industry—was created out of the
desire for reliable, fast delivery of small packages and letters. This industry is based solely on
excellent logistics.
Sustainability of the Future of the Supply Chain
-Read It
Sustainability is more than just being green. A general definition of sustainability is the
endurance of systems and processes. In the narrow sense, this means the company stays in
business. However, the broader supply chain view requires thinking of the sustainability of the
entire network. The triple value model, developed through the Organization for Economic
Cooperation and Development (OECD), is being integrated into the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency’s analysis toolkit as a framework for systems thinking that explicitly defines
the linkages and flows of value among three major categories of systems—industrial, societal,
and environmental. Each of these three systems must endure for the supply chain to endure.
Sustainability––the enduring nature of a system––is not just a future issue. It is critical that
logistics and supply chain managers consider sustainability during all phases of the product life
cycle, now and in the very far future. At the very beginning, product development in the
laboratories must consider the impact of the product design on the industrial, societal, and
environmental systems that it will soon become a part of. Decisions about the materials used in
the product, how it will be packaged, and how long it will last in use are set during the initial
research and development. As the product goes into production, the manufacturing plant must
consider energy usage, water contamination, and the exhaust gases that may enter the
environment. Distribution of the product should consider sustainability in the ways the product is
handled and transported––more greenhouse gases may be produced during shipping than in
production. And at the end of life, how will the product be disposed of by the consumer? In a
landfill, or recycled or reprocessed for potential recovery of precious and hazardous metals?
Whether it is the acquisition of a major system with thousands of components or just basic,
good sustainability at each phase of the product life cycle, this is critical for ensuring proper
stewardship.
However, these decisions are not just about protecting the future. Sustainability is also about
now––the only way to survive into the future. The sustainability spectrum is divided into four
time horizons: security, reliability, resilience, and renewal. Security is the day-to-day survivability
of the supply chain against deliberate attacks, natural disasters, and industrial
accidents. Reliability is about how the equipment operates and how the products function on a
daily basis. Resilience, as mentioned previously, is about surviving the inevitable disruption and
adapting to both the changing environment and the changing organization to grow as a
profitable business. Renewal is the disruptive innovations that people create by design:
electricity, the automobile, the airplane, the smartphone. These product innovations have
revolutionized industries, changed societies, and impacted the environment––for better or
worse.
The Problem
Within each time horizon, the sustainability of the supply chains must be considered within the
context of each of the systems in which they exist: industrial, societal, and ecological. These
systems must work in harmony with each other in the closed-loop system called Earth.
Industrial
Industrial systems use resources to create. Goods and services created allow societies to thrive
and grow. But, these industries must be good stewards of the limited resources available. In
addition to producing needed goods and services, industrial systems also produce waste.
Supply chain designers should consider the types and amounts of waste. They also need to
consider the impact these wastes will have on the other systems: societal and ecological. One
growing trend in supply chain design is by-product synergy––taking the waste from one supply
chain and using it as necessary inputs for another. Companies are saving millions of dollars
while protecting the environment by selling their wastes instead of disposing of them.
Societal
Societies are the consumers of the industrial system. Societies use the goods and services that
are created. Products can be divided into two distinct categories: durable goods and
consumables. Durable goods, such as automobiles and appliances, serve useful purposes, and
if the supply chains can increase their reliability and longevity, their longer life spans will mean
that fewer inputs will be needed for replacements as well as fewer outputs put into
landfills. Consumables are used and destroyed in the process (such as food being eaten).
These demands for goods and services are not only based on the population of societies, but
also the per-capita needs. Energy demands, for example, will continue to rise worldwide as
populations continue to increase, but supply chain designers can reduce overall needs by
continuing advancements in efficiencies of products, such as vehicle engines, ship hulls, and
building insulation. It is, however, the demands of societies that place burdens on the limited
resources of the planet.
Ecological Systems
These are the systems within which people live on this planet. The societal and industrial
systems must operate within this sphere. Ecological systems contain four basic types of stocks:
renewable resources (e.g., forests), nonrenewable resources (e.g., crude oil), environmental
media (e.g., air, water, and land), and energy sources (e.g., solar, wind, tidal, geothermal). The
latter may seem endless, but industrial and societal systems must actively manage the media to
avoid contamination, the nonrenewables to prevent exhaustion, and the renewables to replenish
and avoid extinction. For example, the rich forests of Scotland were once ripe sources of lumber
to build growing cities and fleets of ships at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. Feeding
and clothing the people in the growing cities made sheep farming a profitable industry in these
newly defore…
Purchase answer to see full
attachment