Category: Logistics

Wk 7: Assignment #4: Case Study on Reverse Logistics for Sustainable US Military Fleet Operations
Reverse logistics is the process of managing the backward flow of products and materials from the point of consumption back to the original manufacturer or another location. This includes activities such as recycling, refurbishing, disposing, or reusing returned items. In supply chain management, it aims to minimize waste, recover valuable products, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction while aligning with sustainability goals. Organizations that efficiently incorporate reverse logistics into their supply chain gain a competitive advantage by meeting customer demands and reducing the costs associated with defective or returned goods.
• Reverse Logistics for Sustainable US Military Fleet Operations: Investigating the role of reverse logistics in remanufacturing and recycling components for aging military vehicles, reducing waste and costs, and ensuring continued operational readiness by addressing the challenges of sourcing hard-to-find parts.
A case analysis must be written in APA format and include the proper cover and reference list. The Case Analysis must be at least 500-700 words. Please use double spacing (as required by APA) and an APA approved font (12 point). The Case Analysis must also include at least 3 references. Please be sure to list your references on a separate page at the end of the case analysis. Reference support should be included in the evaluation of possible solutions as well as the recommendations and/or implementation sections. The Case Analysis MUST include the following headings and follow this prescribed format: Review the 3 attached Appendix documents before writing for more clarity.
Appendix attachments:
1 – Rubric For Case Analysis – Word doc attachment – Use writing strength needed and grading scale
2 – How to write a case analysis – Word doc attachment -More clarity on what kind of Case analysis
3 – Case Study Information guide – PDF – Example and breakdown
Title Page
APA formatted title page, including the title, author name, institution affiliation, course information, and date.
I. Major Facts
• The U.S. military’s aging fleet faces challenges in sourcing components due to supply chain limitations.
• Reverse logistics is increasingly crucial for remanufacturing and recycling to extend the life cycle of vehicles.
• Rising costs and waste due to limited availability of hard-to-find parts can hinder operational readiness.
• Existing logistical frameworks need adaptation to handle reverse logistics effectively in military fleet operations.
II. Major Problem
• How can the U.S. military utilize reverse logistics to improve the remanufacturing and recycling of components for its aging vehicle fleet while reducing waste and maintaining operational readiness?
III. Possible Solutions
A. Centralized Reverse Logistics Program:
• Advantages: Streamlines sourcing and distribution, reduces redundancy, and creates a uniform recycling protocol.
• Disadvantages: Requires significant initial investment in infrastructure and staff.
• Expected Outcome: Reduction in waste, increased component availability, and faster vehicle readiness.
B. Strategic Supplier Partnerships:
• Advantages: Ensures consistent access to critical parts through exclusive agreements.
• Disadvantages: Could limit flexibility with suppliers and make the military dependent on specific vendors.
• Expected Outcome: Improved sourcing of hard-to-find parts, greater accountability, and consistent quality.
C. Technology Integration:
• Advantages: Automated tracking of parts, predictive analytics, and efficient inventory management.
• Disadvantages: Requires training personnel and updating legacy systems.
• Expected Outcome: Accurate forecasting, reduction in overstock, and efficient management of recycled components.
IV. Choice and Rationale
Chosen Solution: Centralized Reverse Logistics Program (A)
• Reasoning: Offers comprehensive control over remanufacturing and recycling processes, and allows strategic allocation of resources to maximize cost savings.
• Rejection of Other Solutions:
◦ Strategic Supplier Partnerships (B) is rejected due to potential long-term dependency on specific vendors.
◦ Technology Integration (C) is secondary as it can complement a centralized approach.
V. Implementation
1. Establish Central Logistics Hub:
◦ Build or repurpose a central facility focused on remanufacturing and recycling.
◦ Allocate appropriate funding and staffing.
2. Develop Comprehensive Reverse Logistics Policies:
◦ Create standardized recycling guidelines.
◦ Partner with environmental agencies and experts for sustainable processes.
3. Integrate Technology Solutions:
◦ Implement an inventory management system for real-time monitoring.
◦ Train staff on predictive analytics and reverse logistics practices.
4. Pilot Program and Scaling:
◦ Launch a pilot program at one strategic location.
◦ Scale up based on lessons learned and adjust strategies accordingly.
References
List at least 3 references in APA format.

Prepare a summary of the key elements in PowerPoint presentation and a 4 page report on the attached report.
Comments from Customer
Discipline: transportation

This week we discussed and reviewed network planning. Describe how you would design a logistics network consisting of only one warehouse. In the discussion, include the steps you need to take in order to design the optimal network. What information and data is needed to make this determination? What strategy will be employed in this network?
750 – 1,000 words (3 – 4 pages) written essay
APA format required (including title page, reference page – no abstract required)
5 – 7 academic resources for 300/400 level courses
Content of paper should address the concepts covered this week utilizing personal experience as well as research

Review the case entitled “Chapter 9 Case: Brewing a Better World: Sustainable Supply Chain Management at Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (GMCR), Inc.” in the Sustainable Business Case Book. Analyze the case responding to the following questions:
Describe how GMCR was able to grow and increase profitability by selling single-cup coffee. Then discuss the significance of single-cup coffee packaging and how it relates to sustainability. Is single-cup brewing compatible with sustainability? Why or why not? Can GMCR maintain its leadership in sustainable business practice and continue to grow its single-cup coffee business?
View the following websites:
Keurig Recycling
https://news.keuriggreenmountain.com/sites/keurig.newshq.businesswire.com/files/image/additional/Recyclable_K-Cup_Fact_Sheet_June_2016.pdf
Press Release: Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. Introduces Smart Technology to Small Office Brewers with Launch of Keurig® Vue® Brewing System with RFID Technology
3. How does the Vue support, if at all, GMCR’s claims that its new brewer technology and its packs of plastic cup are more environmentally friendly? Is GMCR doing enough to address its environmental critiques?
4. What happens to GMCR now that its main competitor, Starbucks, is selling single-cup brewers in their stores and after its K-Cup patent expires? Will this increase the company’s reliance on sustainable business practices with Vue and other similarly focused initiatives? Within the single-cup segment of the coffee market will GMCR be able to continue to distinguish itself by its sustainability effort and can sustainability efforts contribute to future profitability and stock price appreciation?
Instructions:
Label your Word document as follows: yourlastname.docx (ex: Johnson.docx).
Use the attached, APA Word Document, template provided.
Essay format; not bullet format.
Minimum 5 full pages of content (Word Document) of strategic material (does not include cover page, abstract, nor reference pages).
All charts, graphs, pictures are to go in the appendix (not a substitute for content).
Make sure you use credible and reliable resources–5 minimum (2 peer-reviewed); format in APA.
Refrain from excessive use of quotes in your response (less than 5%).
Once you submit your document to the assignment folder it will automatically be loaded to TURNITIN.COM within the course. Your similarity scan score must be 20% or less (the following will be excluded: headers, bibliography, etc.) prior to instructor grading paper—focus on the content of scan percentage.
Plagiarism will result in an automatic zero for this assignment.
There are no late assignments accepted after the last day of the course.

Read the resources listed and discuss the following topic in the discussion:
Review each resource listed for this week (see below). Discuss the attributes in reverse logistics that make reverse logistics processes more difficult than forward logistics. Interact with others in the class and debate each others’ findings.
Resources
Circular economy strategies for mitigating critical material supply issues
Gaustad Gabrielle, K., Mark, Bustamante, Michele, Badami, Kedar. (2018). Circular economy strategies for mitigating critical material supply issues. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 135, 24-33.
He, Q., Ghobadian, A., Gallear, D., Beh, L.-S., & O’Regan, N. (2016). Towards conceptualizing reverse service supply chains. Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 21(2), 166-179. doi:10.1108/SCM-01-2015-0035
Reverse Logistics: A monogram- Chapter 2
Walde, J. L. (2001). Reverse logistics: A monogram. Army command and general staff Coll Fort Leavenworth KS School of Advanced Military Studies.
Please cite your sources.

This week we discussed and reviewed network planning. Describe how you would design a logistics network consisting of only one warehouse. In the discussion, include the steps you need to take in order to design the optimal network. What information and data is needed to make this determination? What strategy will be employed in this network?
750 – 1,000 words (3 – 4 pages) written essay
APA format required (including title page, reference page – no abstract required)
5 – 7 academic resources for 300/400 level courses
Content of paper should address the concepts covered this week utilizing personal experience as well as research

Review the case entitled “Chapter 9 Case: Brewing a Better World: Sustainable Supply Chain Management at Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (GMCR), Inc.” in the Sustainable Business Case Book. Analyze the case responding to the following questions:
Describe how GMCR was able to grow and increase profitability by selling single-cup coffee. Then discuss the significance of single-cup coffee packaging and how it relates to sustainability. Is single-cup brewing compatible with sustainability? Why or why not? Can GMCR maintain its leadership in sustainable business practice and continue to grow its single-cup coffee business?
View the following websites:
Keurig Recycling
https://news.keuriggreenmountain.com/sites/keurig.newshq.businesswire.com/files/image/additional/Recyclable_K-Cup_Fact_Sheet_June_2016.pdf
Press Release: Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. Introduces Smart Technology to Small Office Brewers with Launch of Keurig® Vue® Brewing System with RFID Technology
3. How does the Vue support, if at all, GMCR’s claims that its new brewer technology and its packs of plastic cup are more environmentally friendly? Is GMCR doing enough to address its environmental critiques?
4. What happens to GMCR now that its main competitor, Starbucks, is selling single-cup brewers in their stores and after its K-Cup patent expires? Will this increase the company’s reliance on sustainable business practices with Vue and other similarly focused initiatives? Within the single-cup segment of the coffee market will GMCR be able to continue to distinguish itself by its sustainability effort and can sustainability efforts contribute to future profitability and stock price appreciation?
Instructions:
Label your Word document as follows: yourlastname.docx (ex: Johnson.docx).
Use the attached, APA Word Document, template provided.
Essay format; not bullet format.
Minimum 5 full pages of content (Word Document) of strategic material (does not include cover page, abstract, nor reference pages).
All charts, graphs, pictures are to go in the appendix (not a substitute for content).
Make sure you use credible and reliable resources–5 minimum (2 peer-reviewed); format in APA.
Refrain from excessive use of quotes in your response (less than 5%).
Once you submit your document to the assignment folder it will automatically be loaded to TURNITIN.COM within the course. Your similarity scan score must be 20% or less (the following will be excluded: headers, bibliography, etc.) prior to instructor grading paper—focus on the content of scan percentage.
Plagiarism will result in an automatic zero for this assignment.
There are no late assignments accepted after the last day of the course.

Read the resources listed and discuss the following topic in the discussion:
Review each resource listed for this week (see below). Discuss the attributes in reverse logistics that make reverse logistics processes more difficult than forward logistics. Interact with others in the class and debate each others’ findings.
Resources
Circular economy strategies for mitigating critical material supply issues
Gaustad Gabrielle, K., Mark, Bustamante, Michele, Badami, Kedar. (2018). Circular economy strategies for mitigating critical material supply issues. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 135, 24-33.
He, Q., Ghobadian, A., Gallear, D., Beh, L.-S., & O’Regan, N. (2016). Towards conceptualizing reverse service supply chains. Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 21(2), 166-179. doi:10.1108/SCM-01-2015-0035
Reverse Logistics: A monogram- Chapter 2
Walde, J. L. (2001). Reverse logistics: A monogram. Army command and general staff Coll Fort Leavenworth KS School of Advanced Military Studies.
Please cite your sources.

Do more research on the company you have selected for the creation of your Company Research PowerPoint Slides. Select a Chapter below and use the questions to help with your research or use a combination of questions from each Chapter below or you may develop your own set of three questions using the Learning Objectives from any Chapters covered so far to answer as it relates to your chosen company. Remember to give examples and let your boss know where and what pages you used by starting a list of references.
Chapter 12 Questions:
Which mode(s) of transportation does your company utilize? Where within the supply chain is each mode used?
What regulations or factors dictate the type of transportation your company utilizes?
Does your company utilize intermodal service? What are the two modes? Give an example.
Chapter 13 Questions:
Which carriers does your company employ for their transportation needs? Why?
Based on the cargo origin, destination, and type of transportation, which terms might exist in your company’s transport contracts?
What factors will determine the transportation rates offered to your company?
Chapter 14 Questions:
What countries might your company be sourcing from or delivering to? What are some macroenvironmental influences your company needs to be vigilant about to have an efficient international logistics operation?
What kind of INCOTERMS might your company use in their transportation contracts?
What methods of payment might your company require or allow for freight charges?
P/s: Please assign the writer U376135 for this order, this one is still SamSung company like order #560046634 and #559629854. I will attach 2 of your orders before so that you can understand easily.

Do more research on the company you have selected for the creation of your Company Research PowerPoint Slides. Select a Chapter below and use the questions to help with your research or use a combination of questions from each Chapter below or you may develop your own set of three questions using the Learning Objectives from any Chapters covered so far to answer as it relates to your chosen company. Remember to give examples and let your boss know where and what pages you used by starting a list of references.
Chapter 12 Questions:
Which mode(s) of transportation does your company utilize? Where within the supply chain is each mode used?
What regulations or factors dictate the type of transportation your company utilizes?
Does your company utilize intermodal service? What are the two modes? Give an example.
Chapter 13 Questions:
Which carriers does your company employ for their transportation needs? Why?
Based on the cargo origin, destination, and type of transportation, which terms might exist in your company’s transport contracts?
What factors will determine the transportation rates offered to your company?
Chapter 14 Questions:
What countries might your company be sourcing from or delivering to? What are some macroenvironmental influences your company needs to be vigilant about to have an efficient international logistics operation?
What kind of INCOTERMS might your company use in their transportation contracts?
What methods of payment might your company require or allow for freight charges?
P/s: Please assign the writer U376135 for this order, this one is still SamSung company like order #560046634 and #559629854. I will attach 2 of your orders before so that you can understand easily.