AimsAims To provide students with the knowledge and to familiarize them with the role of a manager in adopting essential tools and techniques related to managerial decision making, which involves costing systems, cost volume profit relationship, budgeting, profit planning and control. Company B is a manufacturer of large, complex electrical motors. It has been making them 'to order', in order quantities of, typically, one-four in a job...
Module Learning OutcomesModule learning outcomes to be assessed: 1. Analyse advanced forecasting techniques in the planning and control of logistics networks and 2. Critically appraise the role and type of information systems in a logistics Network.3. The above should be achieved through completing this assignment:a) To further develop students’ analytical and managerial skills on Logistics Planning and Control issues.b) To clearly...
AbstractAbstract Over 95 percent of all automobile commuters in the United States receive free parking at work provided by their employer. Despite efforts to increase commuting options, 91 percent of commuters still drive to work. Universities, unlike most other major employment centers, rarely provide ample, free parking on urban or rural campuses. The typical U.S. university has on-campus parking at the rate of only o...
The Origins of Coca-ColaAssignment #1 (10 marks) The history of Coca-Cola started in 1886 when the interest of Dr. John S. Pemberton, an Atlanta pharmacist, led him to develop a distinctive flavored soft drink that could be sold at soda fountains. He made a sweet syrup, brought it to the pharmacy in his neighborhood, where it was combined with carbonated water and deemed "excellent" by those who sampled. Dr. Pemberton's wife and bookkee...
Question 1Total Quality Management (TQM) differs from older management theory for being customer focus theory achieved through continuous development of quality. The goal is to attract more satisfied customers by increasing products and services quality. Relating to British Airways case study, the company has identified four strategic objectives: first airline customers’ top choice, quality service, global expansion and satisfying cust...
What is it like to stay at a Four Seasons?In 2002, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts was arguably the world’s leading operator of luxury hotels, managing 53 properties in 24 countries and delivering what observers called “consistently exceptional service.” For Four Seasons, that meant providing high-quality, truly personalized service to enable guests to maximize the value of their time, however the guest defined doing so. In 1...
HighlightsSection AGoldbell acquires BlueSG; plans up to $40m investment by 2023 Vehicle leasing and distribution company Goldbell Group announced on Monday (Oct 18) its finalisation on the acquisition of electric car-sharing player BlueSG, after the announcement was made in February 2021. The group, in a press statement, highlighted that out of the planned S$70 million investment capital for the next five years, 60 per cent or S$40 million w...
Demonstrate the following knowledge and understanding Demonstrate coherent and up-to-date understanding of the commercial and strategic aspects of airlines. Demonstrate the following skills and abilities Demonstrate sound understanding of the requirements and considerations that influence the development of airlines globally. You are required to produce an individual report demonstrating the link between the business environment ...
Task Bayfield Mud Company In November 2015, John Wells, a customer service representative of Bayfield Mud Company, was summoned to the Houston warehouse of Wet-Land Drilling, Inc., to inspect three boxcars of mud treating agents that Bayfield had shipped to the Houston firm. (Bayfield’s corporate offices and its largest plant are located in Orange, Texas, which is just west of the Louisiana–Texas border.) Wet-Land had filed a comp...
Purpose of the AssessmentPurpose of the Assessment This assignment is designed to enable you to demonstrate an understanding of the likely impact of technology upon existing supply chain operations processes. Assessment Task You will conduct a review of the literature in the subject area commonly referred to as “Industry 4.0”. Specifically, you are to identify the origins of the concept of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and to ch...
Instructions To StudentsInstructions To Students:1. This End-of-Course Assessment paper comprises NINE (9) pages (including the cover page). 2. You are to include the following particulars in your submission: Course Code, Title of the ECA, SUSS PI No., Your Name, and Submission Date. 3. Late submission will be subjected to the marks deduction scheme. Please refer to the Student Handbook for details. ECA Submission GuidelinesPlease follow ...
Description of the Task The ethical issues relating to penetration testing and how to incorporate them operationally A deep and systematic application of the tools, methods and procedures (theoretical and methodological) used within the cyber security arena in the context of a penetration test Task 1 is an individual exercise. It is expected that this task will be in the region of 1500 words. You are expected to: Comment on the statutory ...
ForecastingFind what goods/services your case study business produces and sells. Find annual sales data of the business over the last 10 years (if available), observe any ups and downs in the sales data, draw graph/add table using the data. Find information about sales forecast that the business had made, investigate if the actual sales were close or over or under to the predicted sales. If actual sales and predicted sales are different, ident...
Learning OutcomesThis Assignment assesses the following module Learning Outcomes : 1. The ethical issues relating to penetration testing and how to incorporate them operationally. 2. A deep and systematic application of the tools, methods and procedures (theoretical and methodological) used within the cyber security arena in the context of a penetration test 3. Work in teams (as leader or member) adapting to changing requirements for effe...
Task 1 (Individual work)This Assignment assesses the following module Learning Outcomes (from Definitive Module Document):1. The ethical issues relating to penetration testing and how to incorporate them operationally.2. A deep and systematic application of the tools, methods and procedures (theoretical and methodological) used within the cyber security arena in the context of a penetration test3. Work in teams (as leader or member) adapting to ...