This SLP continues your analysis of the organization you nominated in SLP1.
You may find it convenient to review the thumbnail descriptions of the various logistical functions, found in SLP1.
For this SLP, please address Target logistical quality distribution strategy, to include:
- The specifically logistical functions for which the organization is responsible.
- The metrics pertaining to those functions that determine quality. Possible metrics are timeliness, reliability, cost, shrinkage (damage and loss), etc.
- How those metrics are monitored.
- How the organization applies Deming's PDCA paradigm to quality control; or if it doesn't, how it could or should apply that paradigm.
SLP Assignment Expectations
- Follow the instructions in the BSBA Writing Style Guide (July 2014 edition), available online at https://mytlc.trident.edu/files/Writing-Guide_Trident_2014.pdf. The paper should include a cover sheet and a reference page.
- There are no guidelines concerning length. Write what you need to write - neither more, nor less.
- The relevant features of the organization should be described in sufficient detail to support the argument. Provide citations to relevant sources, such as the organization's homepage, press releases, annual reports, and articles about the organization published elsewhere.
- The argument should make explicit use of the Module materials. Background Info sources should be cited. The use of other relevant material located online is encourages.
- A standard citation and reference style should be used. APA style (see the Style Guild) is encouraged. Other acceptable styles are MLA, Chicago and NYT.