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Is the price elasticity of supply, in general, more elastic over a shorter or a longer period of time? Explain.

Section 1: Factors Affecting Equilibrium Price and Quantity Is the price elasticity of demand for gasoline more elastic over a shorter or a longer period of time? Explain. Is the price elasticity of supply, in general, more elastic over a shorter or a longer period of time? Explain. Section 2: Shape of the Labor Supply Curve Why […]

Compare and contrast how two organisations are operating their supply chains with the circular economy in mind, to boost their sustainability profile. 

Assessment Information The first assessment requires students to write a 2000 word essay which will answer the following question: Compare and contrast how two organisations are operating their supply chains with the circular economy in mind, to boost their sustainability profile.

Critically analyse and present issues found in the video business case and relate them to the concepts/lessons learnt in this course.

allocated to a video business case that showcases the supply chain process of a global business firm. Groups are required to write up a reflective report that fully describes the supply chain operations, process and issues illustrated in the video. Groups are also required to critically analyse and present issues found in the video business […]

Discuss the supply chain visibility and agility, i.e., the ability of companies in the chosen sector/industry to build and manage more cost-effective, efficient, responsible and customer-focused supply chains given the disruption caused by COVID-19.

Description Businesses need to lead ‘transformational change’ in order to tackle the most urgent threats facing the planet and its people, including a radical overhaul of supply chains… We must work together, because the engine of global business – its supply chain – is broken, and requires transformational, cross-industry collaboration to fix it,” Grant F. […]

Discuss the strategic implications Cineworld’s decision would have for the market equilibrium in the cinema market in the US and UK

Description An individual essay of 2,000 words. All submissions must be presented in typescript (MS Word format), 12pt, 1.5 line spacing. On 4 October 2020, Cineworld dropped a bombshell. According to a report in the Financial Times, Cineworld, the world’s second biggest cinema operator, was preparing to close all its 543 Regal theatres in the […]

Describe the manufacturer and distributor’s results based on debrief content that you have placed in the appendices of the paper.

Game Experience: Debrief (1/2 page) Describe the manufacturer and distributor’s results based on debrief content that you have placed in the appendices of the paper. Game Experience: Debrief Analysis (1/2 page) Through research, analyze the results and apply to real-world applications. (research required) Best Practices Supplier Selection (3/4 page) Research best practices for supplier selection. […]

Expand on how the high level of uncertainty due to pandemic affected businesses in terms of: 1- their decision-making process and ability 2- forecasting processes and accuracy 3- inventory management and control and Supply chains

Introduction: We often talk in this course about how uncertainty is the number one “enemy” of business. Uncertainty impairs our ability to make decisions; is the main source of forecast errors; affects the accuracy of a model; is one of the main reasons why we need to store inventory; puts strain on capacity whether it […]

Explain Which system would you recommend for the type of inventory that Natalie wants to sell?

art I Because Natalie has had such a successful first few months, she is considering other opportunities to develop her business. One opportunity is the sale of European mixers. The owner of Kzinski Supply Company has approached Natalie to become the exclusive distributor of these fine mixers in her state. The current cost of a […]

Discuss the cost effectiveness and dependability of the components and the potential impact on the performance of supply chains overall as well as within the organization you have selected.

Discuss the cost effectiveness and dependability of the components and the potential impact on the performance of supply chains overall as well as within the organization you have selected. Additionally, compare and contrastthe identified key performance indicators. For section II, be sure to address customer service, support, and returns within military, manufacturing, and retail settings. […]