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Write the below based on the nature and scope of the logistics activities at Mc Donald's by identifying one particular logistics challenge.

The case study report should consist of the following sections:

Issue Identification: Please group the issues into short-term and long-term categories. Identify the impact of the issues listed and sort them based on their urgency.

Operating Environment: Could you please explain the operating environment using SWOT or Porter's five forces?

Root Cause Analysis: What is the impact of the issue identified on the operating environment?

Alternatives: Please include at least three options. Establish criteria to evaluate alternatives. The criteria must be aligned with the strategic perspective. Please provide a pro/con analysis

Recommendations: Please re-write the recommendation to validate against the firm's strategy and the economic environment. Please include a contingency plan in this section as the recommendations may be subject to significant influences from the economic environment.

Implementation: Kindly include the RACI chart that provides a brief understanding of the parties who implements the strategy with their roles.

Monitor and Control: Please include a balanced scorecard for the mentioned KPI's?

Also, report should include responses to the following questions:

1. What is your organization's logistics strategy? What are your logistics objectives? How do you measure logistics performance? Generally, is logistics done in-house or is it outsourced to third-party logistics (3PL) service providers?

2. Where are your facilities located? How are location decisions made? What factors are considered? Where are your suppliers located? What about your customers?

3. Who are your customers? What is your organization's customer service strategy? How is customer service measured?

4. Describe inbound logistics at your organization. What transportation modes are used? Describe the inbound freight. Is inventory stored in a warehouse before being used or sold?

5. Describe outbound logistics at your organization. What transportation modes are used? Describe the outbound freight. Is inventory stored in a warehouse before being shipped forward to customers?

6. How are inventory decisions made? How are order quantities determined? Does your organization carry safety stock? How are safety stock levels established?