Module 4 SLP ASSIGNMENT (TECHNOLOGY AND LOGISTICS)

Module 4 – SLP

TECHNOLOGY AND LOGISTICS/LOGISTICS DESIGN ALTERNATIVES

Welcome to the fourth – and final – SLP assignment of the course. For this paper, take a look at how Amazon.com Inc uses information and technology advances in its logistics operations and write a 4-page paper in which you respond to the following questions:

1) How does Amazon.com inc use IT to be more effective and efficient in its logistical operations? Give specific examples.

2) How can Amazon.com inc logistical system be improved? Now that you have researched the organization for weeks, what stands out the most as their key logistics advantage over their competitors? Where are they weaker?

SLP Assignment Expectations

Research the organization with information you can find on the internet or other resources you find on your own. The paper should be 4 pages in length and have a cover sheet and a reference page. Clarity of presentation is important, as well as your ability to apply the topics to the logistics area of your selected firm. Use at least 3 different sources of information and annotate your sources of information appropriately on your references page and within the text as necessary. You will be assessed on how well you demonstrate your knowledge of the topic as it applies to your selected firm. Submit your assignment for grading by the end of this module.

This paper should Double Space, Min 4 pages in length, counting the introduction, body, and summary. You should include references and cite them properly in the paper APA Citation. Generally, at least three references should be used. Find references about productivity in your type of business.

Reference needs to be credible sources (Not Wikipedia)

Do not Submit Previously submitted Work

No Plagiarism (Will use Turnitni.com to check Plagiarism)

NOTE: See attached Previously submitted Module 1, 2 & 3 SLP assignment.