Analyze an aviation or aerospace industrial management issue related to production/operations management, write a research paper, and create a presentation.

Assignment Question Overview: Supply chain disruptions in the aerospace industry have become increasingly common and impactful in recent years. These disruptions, whether caused by external factors like global crises (e.g., COVID-19) or internal factors like inefficiencies in production and sourcing, have a profound impact on the production and operations management of aerospace companies. Do a … Read more

Discuss how it is produced and where workers might be vulnerable in the supply chain.

We take for granted that when we go to the grocery store the shelves will be stocked with every food we want. COVID-19 has revealed that the food supply chain relies heavily on workers. These workers are often amongst the most vulnerable: work for lower pay, moving around, often have inherently dangerous jobs made more … Read more

Explain how a reduction in lead time can help a supply chain reduce its inventory buffer without hurting customer service.

Part I. Explain how a reduction in lead time can help a supply chain reduce its inventory buffer without hurting customer service. Please provide an example to support your research. Part II. End your initial response with a follow-up question for your classmates to address in further the discussion. Please review the Discussion Rubric given … Read more

Does the supply chain under consideration have any risk and sustainability issues?

Select a product/ service that you own, use, or consume. Collect information about the supply chain of this product/ service contacting the company representatives through email/ digital platform, or using secondary sources available online/ in our library. i) Describe its supply chain, going as far upstream as possible to raw materials. Where and how was … Read more