Bøger af James Tallant

Essay from the year 2010 in the subject Business economics - Supply, Production, Logistics, grade: 100.00, University of Phoenix, course: ISCOM 370 Strategic Supply Chain Management, language: English, abstract: Coca Cola - The Evolution of Supply Chain Management Manufacturers of goods and services often struggle with finding the right mix of identifying their particular product or service with the right customer base along with the appropriate price and quantity to satisfy demand. Supply chain management provides valuable insight and assistance by providing organization¿s information identifying core competencies and competitive advantages. When used to develop a strategic plan supply chain management can identify areas of improvement resulting in improved processes and increased profitability through cost reductions and improved customer responsiveness. Coca Cola began as a small organization with a limited supply chain in a small local market. However, as Coca Cola grew and expanded, its supply chain grew with it. This paper discusses Coca Coläs supply chain changes throughout its life cycle from traditional mass merchandising, inventory management and cost containment, supplier and customer alliances, relationship formation, and the future capabilities of its supply chain.

Essay from the year 2007 in the subject Geography / Earth Science - Geology, Mineralogy, Soil Science, grade: 99.00, University of Phoenix, course: SCI 245 Physical Geology, language: English, abstract: Welcome to Geology Adventures 2007. Our tour will have five stops showing three different types of geological features. These will include a volcano or volcanic activity, a coastal feature and a ground water feature. At each stop, a brief description will be given on the features regarding how it was formed, the characteristics it has, interesting facts, myths, natural or recreational opportunities and any special precautions that are necessary. The itinerary for this tour will begin in Kilauea, Hawaii; then moves onto Panama City Beach, Florida; and finally ending our tour at Yellowstone National Park¿s Old Faithful geyser.

Essay from the year 2007 in the subject Business economics - Supply, Production, Logistics, grade: 94.00, University of Phoenix, course: Effective Persuasive Writing, language: English, abstract: Outsourcing jobs to foreign countries helps American businesses compete in the global economy. As the world economy becomes less restrictive, U.S. businesses modify their business strategies to meet these new world challenges. These businesses must outsource to meet these challenges. The U.S. economy is in competition with the world economy. The globalized world economy has incorporated outsourcing or offshoring, a way of obtaining goods and services from an outside source, as a tool to become more competitive. Outsourcing has a direct bearing on a businesses productivity and profitability.

Essay from the year 2010 in the subject Business economics - Supply, Production, Logistics, grade: 98.00, University of Phoenix, course: ISCOM 373 Global Sourcing and Procurement, language: English, abstract: Sourcing Process Evaluation Summary Organizations face challenges on how to remain financially healthy. As a result, many organizations seek ways to lower costs, improve processes, and remain focused on their corer competencies. To assist organizations attain these goals, proper sourcing of tasks and processes must be found. A proper mix of sourcing can assist an organizations improve its business processes, improve its financial health, and improve its competitive advantage. This summary will describe the steps to successful sourcing, challenges and opportunities for insourcing versus outsourcing parts, and advantages and disadvantages of global versus domestic sourcing. In addition, this summary will review how translating corporate objectives into procurement goals is necessary, establishing business unit requirement processes, and conducting supply market research is necessary. Finally, setting material management goals, implementing strategic execution, and reciprocity is discussed.

Essay from the year 2010 in the subject Business economics - Supply, Production, Logistics, grade: 98.00, University of Phoenix, course: ISCOM 374 Integrated Logistics Management, language: English, abstract: Improving Inbound Logistics in a Dealership Parts Department Organizations face various logistic challenges. Whether an organization faces inbound or outbound logistic issues, each poses a unique set of causes and consequences. Identifying the issues causing logistic issues can reduce costs, improve efficiencies, and improve customer satisfaction. This paper will evaluate the logistics change recommended for a medium sized General Motors dealership, Wynn Buick Pontiac GMC. The focus of this paper will be on inbound logistics found in the parts department. This paper will explain the change that needs to be made, why the change is necessary, how much the change will cost, what the risks are involved with the change, what the risks are if change is not performed, and what the plan is to implement the change.

Essay from the year 2008 in the subject Business economics - Law, grade: 98.00, University of Phoenix, course: BIS 415 Business Law, language: English, abstract: Employment Law in the Automotive Dealership Employment law involves many factors, acts, regulations, and laws. Many federal, state, and local laws and regulations have been enacted to protect U.S. workers. This employment law paper will analyze a firsthand experienced employment situation and describe the legal actions taken to handle or resolve the situation. The employment situation that will be discussed involves an older dealership parts department employee who becomes ill and must miss many days and weeks off from work. Later after returning to work, the employee is terminated. This paper in evaluating this scenario will describe the history and evolution of federal laws pertaining to the employment situation, describe how effective these federal laws were in resolving or not resolving the issue, and what company obligated functions or acts were used to comply with federal employment acts. In addition, a comparison of how the situation may have differed or been resolved differently if the employee were an agent of the company, contract laborer, a union member, or a party to a collective bargaining agreement.

Essay from the year 2009 in the subject Business economics - Operations Research, grade: 98.00, University of Phoenix, course: RES 341 Research and Evaluation I, language: English, abstract: General Motors AC Delco Dealership Parts Manager SurveyIntroduction During the past few years General Motors has seen its AC Delco parts decline to its dealership body. Losing this business to direct AC Delco warehouse distributors and other parts providers has adversely affected GM¿s bottom line profitability. GM must uncover the reasons for the defection of its dealer body to other sources of parts, especially AC Delco parts. As a result a survey has been created to assist General Motors identify the issues that cause dealership parts managers to purchase AC Delco parts from other sources other than General Motors.

Essay from the year 2010 in the subject Business economics - Supply, Production, Logistics, grade: 98.00, University of Phoenix, course: ISCOM 373 Global Sourcing and Procurement, language: English, abstract: Future Trends in Purchasing Paper For two decades manufacturers have concentrated on continuous improvement efforts to strengthen the organizations competiveness and profitability. To assist organizations in continuous improvement efforts, programs like just-in-time (JIT) and total quality management (TQM) were introduced. Yet organizations continue to seek methods to continually improve ones strategic position and planning. As a result ¿The procurement function and purchasing managers in a business system become significant to the overall business success¿ (Mehra & Inman, 2004, p. 1, para. 1). This paper will review the benefits and risks of e-business, future opportunities and trends in purchasing, and the future challenges in purchasing.

Scientific Essay from the year 2010 in the subject Business economics - Supply, Production, Logistics, grade: 1,0, University of Phoenix, course: Integrated Supply Chain Applications, language: English, abstract: Dell Inc. Case Paper Dell Computer Company founded in 1984 uses the business model of eliminating retailers from the sales channel and selling directly to customers. Dell used this model to deliver customized systems to customers with lower than market average prices. To assist Dell in accomplishing this achievement, Dell used contract manufacturers to build and supply various components of its computer equipment. However, Dell has identified issues arising from its L5 and L6 manufacturing processes regarding motherboard availability and the resulting increased cost of manufacturing and logistics. In this paper, I will review and evaluate the L5 and L6 manufacturing and logistics cost, the manufacturing solution to best minimize the issues, and address the chipset supply concerns In addition, the business process improvement methodology will be reviewed, supply changes recommended, and the application to other industries and work environments.

Essay from the year 2010 in the subject Business economics - Business Management, Corporate Governance, grade: 96.00, University of Phoenix, course: ISCOM 373 Global Sourcing and Procurement, language: English, abstract: Negotiating Across Culture Paper- India and the United States Negotiating is a difficult task in supply chain management. Many variables must be considered when negotiating especially on a global scale. Understanding important factors assist in developing and following negotiation strategies across cultures and ethnic differences. Effective use of various techniques and concepts increases the probability of an organization reach a successful conclusion to global negotiations. Failure to adhere to these certain procedures can result in failed negotiations. This paper will review how an organization headquartered in the United States will negotiate with a potential supplier in India on a major purchase of key components used in manufacturing the United Sates organization¿s product. In evaluating this negotiation process several concepts will be addressed: the cultural and ethnic makeup of each country will be introduced, cultural and ethnic differences between the two countries, determination of the correct negotiation tactic, and how the negotiation will be conducted to reach the desired objective.

Essay from the year 2009 in the subject Business economics - Company formation, Business Plans, grade: 100.00, University of Phoenix, course: BUS 475 Integrated Business Topics, language: English, abstract: Final Strategic Plan: Underwater Turbine Induction System Many organizations have a plan or a piece of a plan. But only a few organizations have a thoroughly developed strategic plan. Strategic planning is a process that has a beginning and no ending. Beginning with the formation of a mission and core values statement, the process continues with the development of a vision statement, long-term objectives, SWOTT analysis, strategies, and short-term objectives. Several behavioral effects of strategic management improve the organizations welfare such as strategy formulation that assist the organization¿s ability to prevent problems, group-based strategic decisions draw the best alternative choices, the involvement of employees in strategy formulation improves the productivity-reward relationship, which heightens their motivation. In addition, the reduction of breaks and double work in activities among individuals and groups results from strategy formulation which clarifies differences in roles and assists in reduced resistance to change. Pearce and Robinson (2004) comment ¿A strategy reflects a company¿s awareness of how, when, and where it should compete; against whom it should compete; and for what purpose it should compete¿ (p. 4, para. 4). Importance of Strategic Planning and Management in the Business Environment The business I want to start is a green eco-friendly organization that designs and builds water turbine induction systems for power creation and water desalination for the United States coastal regions. However, starting a business is a challenge. Without proper procedures and guidelines, a new business owner cannot identify and maintain a game plan to success. Creating a rough outline or game plan by the issuing of a mission statement is part of the strategic management process. To coincide with a mission statement, a vision statement describes what the organization wants to become. This paper offers ideas on how important these factors are as well as the four concepts of business: planning, leading, controlling, and organization are to the creating and implementation of a strategic business plan.