Calculate the profitability for each segments

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Business Logistics - Maritime and Logistics Management

Learning Outcomes - On completion of this unit you should be able to:

1. Analyse the strategic contribution of an integrated business logistics system and its component parts to value creation and customer service.

2. Evaluate relevant processes of auditing, measuring and monitoring a business logistics system and its component parts.

3. Assess the interdependent relationships between the components of the business logistics system, including cross-boundary logistics activities.

Assignment 1: Essay

Task description & requirements - Write a structured essay to discuss how customer satisfaction with a company's logistics services can be increased by improving the customer order cycle. Include practical examples from a company with which you are familiar to illustrate your answer.

A minimum of 15 references is required.

Assignment 2: Case study

Task description & requirements - Complete the following tasks based on the attached case study Performance control at Happy Chips, Inc (Bowersox et al., 2013, pp.462-464), knowledge learned in this unit and other relevant information.

1. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of activity-based costing and segment profitability analysis.

2. Calculate the profitability for each of Happy Chips' business segments based on the provided cost information (Note: Include key steps for profitability calculation).

3. Discuss whether Happy Chips should consider the changes desired by Buy 4 less. Justify your answer.

4. Based on your analysis, provide recommendations to improve its segment profitability. Justify your recommendations.

A minimum of 10 references is required.

Note - Just need you to do Assignment 2 - Case Study.

Attachment:- Assignment Files.rar

Reference no: EM132307924

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len2307924

5/17/2019 2:05:05 AM

Word Count: 1700 and minimum 8 references, just need you to do Assignment 3, check page no. 11, 12, 13, and 14 instead of 2000 now we need just 1700 and only 8 references. Please check page 11, 12, 13, and 14 in outline for Assignment and Need minimum 8 references. 1700 words. Proper calculations and steps shown for question 2 and 3.

len2307924

5/17/2019 2:05:00 AM

Before attempting this assignment: Ensure the ‘Assessment’ section in this Unit Outline is read and understood. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the lecturer. Ensure you understand the assignment question(s) and/or tasks. Once again, consult your lecturer should you be unsure of any matters. Note: All students are required to submit both an initial and response posting to be eligible to undertake the final unit examination. A minimum of 10 references is required. See the Essay/report assessment criteria sheet on the following page for information about the criteria and the standards by which your work will be judged.

len2307924

5/17/2019 2:04:54 AM

Assessment Criteria - Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the two methods: All key advantages and disadvantages explained with the most relevant information. Calculate Happy Chips’ segment profitability: All segment profits correctly calculated with detailed calculation steps and explanations. Discuss Happy Chips’ decision about Buy 4 Less: Decision clearly discussed with evidence thoroughly researched, and effective use of materials. Provide recommendations to improve Happy Chips’ segment profitability. All recommendations clearly addressed with logical and persuasive justification. Quality of Communication - Logical structure with coherent, concise well developed argument. Correct use of grammar and technically error-free. Acknowledged all sources. Accurate and consistent referencing.

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