TLMT611 Global Logistics Management American Public University System (APUS) TLMT611 Week 1 Forum Logistics Supply Chain Differentiate logistics and supply chain. What are the similarities between the two concepts? Be specific. In what ways are they different? Be specific. Provide examples in your discussion. Lastly, include justification and support for your points. TLMT611 Week 2 Assignment 1 Case Study (Dell) Week 2 Case Study Dell, read the case study on pages 95 - 97. Complete A 2 - 3 Case Study Analysis (outline attached) and answer the questions at the end. Include an appendix with the answers to the case questions. The Case Analysis MUST be in APA format. Include cover page, in text citations and a reference list. TLMT611 Week 3 Forum Adding Value In your view, does transport add value in the supply chain? Please give an example to back up your answer. TLMT611 Week 4 Forum Service providers Describe the various factors that have to be considered when selecting logistics service providers. How in practice do yo u think consignors make decisions concerning choosing logistics services? TLMT611 Week 5 Forum Lead Time 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. TLMT611 Week 5 Assignment 2 Case Study John Lewis Case Study Week 5 Case Study: John Lewis Partnership, read the case study on pages 284 - 289 and write a case an alysis following the outlines that is attached. Answer the questions at the end of the case and include in an appendix. The analysis should be 2 - 3 pages in length (not including cover, references, or appendix). Required: Title page, in - text citations, a nd reference page TLMT611 Week 6 Forum KPIs What are the various driving forces leading to greater use of KPIs in the logistics environment? Please provide an example of at least two that you have identified. TLMT611 Week 7 Forum Robust Supply Chain Why is a robust supply chain not necessarily a resilient supply chain? Please provide an example to back up your research. TLMT611 Week 8 Forum Redesign of a Supply Chain To what extent do you believe a supply chain can be redesigned to compensate for poor product design or poor product quality? TLMT611 Week 8 Assignment 4 Final Paper Instructions: Using the topic of your choice please write a 2000 word APA formatted paper with 5 - 7 citations of evidence backing your paper. You need not get permission from me on the topic, as long as it is a related subject to Global Transportation and L ogistics Management. This paper SHOULD NOT have ever been turned into any class, symposium, or other academic area for a grade. The paper should have: Title page Table of contents Abstract Lit review Body Reference page