Reference no: EM13933043

Part -1: Case Analysis

Review the Just in Time in Kalamazoo Page 41. The research question is, "What still needs to be known about the decision to try a JIT orientation in the plant in question?" given that the logistics research problem is to determine whether to adopt JIT.

Write a 3 to 5 Page paper (1000 to 1500 words) in APA format to answer all the questions. Below is a recommended outline.

1. Cover Page (See APA Sample paper)
2. Introduction
a. A thesis statement
b. Purpose of paper
c. Overview of paper
3. Body

a. What is the total annual cost of maintaining the components inventory under the present system? Cite source with in-text citations.

b. What would be the total annual cost of maintaining the components inventory under the JIT system, assuming no safety stocks? Cite source within-text citations.

c. Carrying costs are 20 percent. Is there a level of carrying costs at which both Ballenger's present system and a JIT system have similar costs? If so, what is it? Cite source with intext citations.

4. Conclusion - Summary of main points

a. Lessons Learned and Recommendations

5. References - List the references you cited in the text of your paper according to APA format. (Note: Do not include references that are not cited in the text of your paper)

Part Two Case Analysis

Read the Case 5.1 Johnson Toy Company (Page 93). The research question is how can Johnson toy improve reverse logistics in the organization?

Write a 3 to 5 Page paper (1000 to 1500 words) in APA format

Below is a recommended outline.

1. Cover Page (See APA Sample paper)

2. Introduction
a. A thesis statement
b. Purpose of paper
c. Overview of paper

3. Body

a. Propose a policy for handling returns Johnson Toy Company should adopt. Be certain to list circumstances to allow exceptions.

b. Based on the policy above, develop instructions for the Johnson Toy Company distribution and accounting departments with respect to their roles and procedures in handling of returns.

c. Until the policy you recommend takes effect, how would you handle the immediate problem of retailers wanting to return unsold Jungle Jim the Jogger dolls?

4. Conclusion - Summary of main points
a. Lessons Learned and Recommendations

5. References - List the references you cited in the text of your paper according to APA format.

Book name: Contemporary Logistics, Tenth Edition