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Module : Managing Suppliers
This module unlocks the receiving department, putting players in charge of managing the supply chain and material inventories to meet client needs. Unit 3 - Simulation for instructions on how to access the simulation.
To gain access to this module, please log in to your McGraw-Hill student account and select the MGMT345 Master (Cape & Cullen), then select "Click here to launch MH Practice." On the next screen, select "Play" to gain access to the various modules. Find "Module 2: Managing Suppliers" on the list and select "Play Game." From that point, follow the instructions in the simulation.
Primary Discussion Response
Within the Discussion Board area, write 200-300 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
There are many reasons why a company should pay attention to their reputation as it relates to their future vendor relations and product supply costs and availability. Complete the following:
Discuss why it is important for organizations to manage their reputation by answering the following questions:
What impact could a poor quality product have on a company?
How does reputation help a company to be more competitive?
How do you think a company can improve their vendor and customer relations?
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Create strategic objective for the company
: Create a strategic objective for the company. Create short- and long-term goals for achieving the company's strategic plan.
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Person professionalism or credibility
: Discuss an example you have experienced where a person's professionalism or credibility was called into question by mistakes in their communication
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Evaluate which of sources and risks
: Evaluate which of the sources/risks above with which Cooper Manufacturing is involved. Explain the amount of risk associated with each.
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The production process
: Operations is the engine that drives a business. This module focuses on the heart of that engine: managing the production process.
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Managing suppliers
: What impact could a poor quality product have on a company? How does reputation help a company to be more competitive?
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Improve strategies for company
: How can the SWOT analysis help to improve strategies for a company?
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Build supply chain plan
: This assignment is intended to help you build a supply chain plan/diagram for a new business by analyzing factors that affect sourcing, logistics,
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Discuss the components of execution plan
: Discuss the components of an execution plan. How do these components relate to the Project Management Plan?
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Assess strategic management model
: This assignment explores the application of strategic management literature to practical case models/examples of public sector management.
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