How can supply chain professionals utilize a supply chain strategy to gain a competitive advantage?

Unit 2 – Discussion Board Supply chain strategy includes a long-range plan for the design and ongoing management of all supply chain decisions that define the structure, function, facilities, and priorities of the supply chain. Competitive priorities differentiate companies from their competitors to gain competitive advantage. What is a supply chain strategy? How does the […]

Identify different types of data and understand principles, challenges and techniques of big data analysis.

Identify different types of data and understand principles, challenges and techniques of big data analysis. Explain how Big Data can be used to support business objectives and functions. 1. Create a A2 size poster to present findings of research focusing on the below specific tasks: • What big data is and the characteristics of big […]

List the components (headings) of a balance sheet and give a brief description of each.

1. list and briefly describe the six steps in the financial planning process 2.List the components (headings) of a balance sheet and give a brief description of each. 3.Determine the tax bracket you would be in if you (and your spouse if applicable) earned $90K per year and apply that to your own filing status(married […]

Explain the direction of change and what it suggest about the effectiveness of “Democratic Socialism”.

The research topic for this class is this: Scandinavia — Worker’s Paradise or Capitalist Haven? Perhaps you’ve “felt the Bern” (Sen. Bernie Sanders) or heard other like sources talk about the Socialist (Worker’s) Paradise to be found in Scandinavia. Most often the focus is on Sweden, though the other two countries sometimes get similar attention. […]

How could an organization measure the effectiveness of its pay-for-performance plan(s)?

Organizational Pay for Performance The paper may be based on a business entity of your choosing from the public or private sector and must answer the following Research Questions: 1. How could an organization measure the effectiveness of its pay-for-performance plan(s)? 2. From an employee’s perspective, what are the advantages and disadvantages of using a […]

What solutions would you recommend to management that would help solve the identified weaknesses?

ORGANIZATIONAL ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS The new CEO has selected your consulting firm to provide an analysis of the organizational efficiency. Write a 2–3 page, double-spaced paper in which you will present to the CEO your findings during your research steps. You must propose strategic solutions in your paper to include the following: Describe the organization […]

What was the effect of the convergence of these technologies through Moore’s law, the hype cycle and the 6 Ds of disruption?

Topic 3 DQ 2 Global Buisness Research a company that failed because they did not adapt. What technology disrupted them and how long did it take? Think Kodak or Blockbuster. Describe how a particular company or industry was eliminated by a new technology. For example, how did the digital camera destroy the film market? What […]

What elements of the behavioural management approaches are being used by Zara’s 3 management team?

Zara International | Fashion at the Speed of Light 1. In what ways are the elements of the classical management approaches evident at Zara International? 2. What elements of the behavioural management approaches are being used by Zara’s 3 management team? 3. How can systems concepts and contingency thinking explain some the distinctive practices underlying […]

How are the knowledge areas and process groups related to each other?

QSO 345 Final Project The short response paper may be a separate report or you may incorporate it directly as part of the final project management plan report. It should cover the following components, using appropriate terminology in your response: • Define the ten knowledge areas and five process groups of PMI, differentiating between them […]