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“Packaging Design Brief: Enhancing Customer Experience for XYZ Product”

Assume you are the packaging engineer for a large consumer products company. In this company, the Packaging Design Briefs are initiated by the marketing group and forwarded to the Package Engineering group. You currently are working on three packaging design briefs. Copies of these design briefs are attached. Note that the marketing department has completed some information on each brief and the Package Engineering department will complete the remaining information.
1. Choose one brief and complete the information on the brief. Using what you have learned in the class, complete the information needed on the design brief. Please include justification of your responses when requested. You are making judgment calls based on the information that you have been given and also based on what we have learned in the class. You will submit three separate documents:
2. Complete a Power Point Presentation. The Power Point presentation should reflect the outcome of completing the design brief as well as other aspects you deem necessary in presenting, you need to have at least 10 slides, to include an introduction slide and a reference. 3. Complete a video for your presentation. You can record yourself (2-3 minutes) on a personal device (cell phone, laptop, tablet, etc) and upload it. (Do not use Kaltura for this assignment) If the file is too large, you can upload it to YouTube, then send me the link in the comments section of the assignment.
Once completed, upload the brief, presentation, and video for grading. Your responses will be graded based on your demonstration of the concepts studied in the class. Again, select only ONE brief to complete the final project.
Dont worry about the video presentation because I will do it. I will attach the brief I need filled out and do the powerpoint please

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“The Impact of Technology on Daily Operations at Amazon Fulfillment Centers: A Virtual Tour and Analysis”

Background
In order to better understand the impact of technology on daily operations, visit an Amazon fulfillment center and follow the path of products as they move through Amazon’s fulfillment centers, focusing on six main processes: Receive, Stow, Pick, Pack, SLAM, and Ship.
Instructions
Virtually visit an Amazon Fulfillment Center and assess the technology utilized in their operations, including fulfillment centers and the use of Prime Air. Go to https://amazontours.com/na/virtual and sign up for a virtual one-hour tours that will take you behind the scenes at Amazon’s fulfillment centers, using a combination of live streaming, videos, and 360° footage.
Once you have completed the tour, in two to three pages (APA format), describe the path of products as they move through Amazon’s fulfillment centers, conduct a SWOT analysis of the process, and what are they key technologies utilized to improve the supply chain.
Length: 2 pages minimum

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“Revamping Distribution Processes: A Strategic Plan for Improving Efficiency at the Hunt Company”

You will prepare a distribution improvement strategy for the Hunt Company.  Recently, the company began outsourcing its manufacturing to overseas companies.  Due to this recent change, they have suffered various issues and problems with their distribution processes.  
Instructions:  Read the Hunt Company case study on pages 85-88 of the Hugos textbook for additional information pertaining to the challenges, issues, and problems facing the company.  In a 3-4 page written paper, address the following items in your distribution improvement strategy:
1.     The major facts of the case study.
2.     The main problems or issues facing the Hunt Company.
3.     The possible solutions to these problems or issues (1-3 solutions).
4.     Rationale for these solutions using concepts, terms, processes, procedures, and/or real-world examples discussed in the course materials.
5.     The main steps to implement the new strategy or plan.
I just need the paper I uploaded rewritten. 

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Title: “Analyzing the Challenges of Implementing a New Performance Management System at XYZ Company”

The case study link is provided below for the Case Study 1. Read and study the case and complete the questions at the end of the study. Use the case study outline below to assist you with your analysis. Questions should be answered using case study format. Ensure that you adequately explain the problem, describe alternative solutions and justify your recommendation. This exercise should be able to be completed in approximately 3-6 doubled space pages. Attached completed Case Study #1 as a MS Word document in the assignment area of the classroom – Case Study #1.

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Title: Learning from Risk Management Leaders: A Case Study of Apple Inc. Introduction In today’s business landscape, the importance of risk management cannot be overstated. Companies that effectively manage risks are more likely to achieve long-term success and profitability

Near the end of our text, in Ch. 14, there will be content on how we can learn from risk management leaders. These are well-thought-out profitable companies. Please look at one of these companies and provide a descriiption of it that includes information about their business. Additional information can be found online about based on current events. We are not yet looking at risk management but only trying to gain some general information about them. The paper should be a minimum of 500 words, but not more than 1000 words.

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Title: Matrix Analysis of Environmental and Financial Contexts for a Proposed Sustainability Initiative in Healthcare

Exam Content
Best practices for health care sustainability must be examined from both environmental and financial contexts. A matrix is a sound method for such an examination.
The top management of your organization has requested that you prepare a matrix analysis of both environmental and financial contexts for your proposed sustainability initiative. 
Part I: Matrix analysis
Organize and include the following in your matrix:
Estimated current costs involved in your sustainability initiative’s processes (e.g., staffing, facility, operating, products, services)
Estimated cost to implement initiatives (e.g., new equipment, new contracts, or staff)
Cost projections after implementation
Social and environmental costs
Benefits
Cost savings, immediate or over time
Benefits over time (1 year, 5 years, 10 years, etc.)
Local, state, or national revenue sources for your initiative
Part II: Matrix summary analysis
Prepare a 700-word summary of your matrix analysis. Include the following in your summary:
Restate your individual sustainability initiative.
Relate how your initiative might impact other sustainability initiatives within your organization.
Describe various environmental contexts that could impact your sustainability initiative.
Analyze and summarize the financial contexts and implications your sustainability initiative will have on your selected organization.
Explain the cost savings and benefits over time.
Recommend a local, state, or national revenue sources for your initiative and why you believe the source is appropriate.
Cite 3 reputable references to support your assignment (e.g., trade or industry publications, government or agency websites, scholarly works, or other sources of similar quality).

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“The Importance of Written Reports in Presenting New Systems: A Manager’s Perspective” In today’s fast-paced business world, managers are constantly faced with the challenge of making important decisions that can impact their organization’s success. One crucial aspect of decision-making

Research the folowing question and post a summary of your research.
One manager states, “When a new system is proposed, I want a written report, not an oral presentation, which is like a sales pitch. I only want to see the facts about costs, benefits, and schedules.” Do you agree with that point of view? Explain.
Use a creative title for the subject of your post.
Length of your post should be a minimum of 200 words.
Cite all sources in APA format.

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“Streamlining Supply Chain and Logistics Management: Strategies for Efficient Planning, Operations, and Network Design”

Supply Chain and Logistics Management Made Easy: Methods and Applications for Planning, Operations, Integration, Control and Improvement, and Network Design. 
https://learning-oreilly-com.ezproxy1.apus.edu/library/view/supply-chain-and/9780133994261/ch01.html#ch01lev1sec1

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“Enhancing Supply Chain Resilience through Flexibility: A Review of Four Examples and their Impact on Organizational Performance” Flexibility is a critical aspect of supply chain management as it allows organizations to adapt and respond to changing market conditions, customer

Your assignment due at the end of week 6 focuses on supply chain mapping. This exercise enables the organization to understand the strengths and weaknesses of its supply chain. Our text discusses a heat map, which is available to you (see the appendix in the textbook). Flexibility in the supply chain provides a critical foundation to manage resiliency in the event of disruption. Choose a minimum of four of the twelve examples of flexibility and summarize their content, role and expected outcomes for an organization. Feel free to research companies and provide examples of how companies apply some of the examples that you’ve offered. The paper should be a minimum of 500 words, but not more than 1000 words. add 3 APA reference

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“Optimizing Supply Chain Processes through Data Analytics: A Review of ‘Supply Chain Analytics’ by Peter W. Robertson”

Please see attached directions and book.
Book reference: PETER W. ROBERTSON. Supply Chain Analytics : Using Data to Optimise Supply Chain Processes. Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge, 2021. Disponível em: https://research-ebsco-com.libauth.purdueglobal.edu/linkprocessor/plink?id=3c65316d-e94e-3f1b-a2d6-6e4d6be1b650. Acesso em: 7 maio. 2024.