Logistics Movie Reviews Samples For Students

Summary of the Case

The video Nissan Cogent presented Nissan’s initiative of the same name. In particular, Nissan Cogent is a co-development regeneration tool that involves the Nissan European Technological Center, Cranfield University, and 89 of Nissan’s suppliers.
The case described how Nissan and its suppliers use Nissan Cogent to communicate and coordinate with each other during the design and development phase so that a better understanding of each other’s needs may be obtained. On one hand, Nissan Cogent would enable suppliers to improve their processes and products and maintain their reputations as quality suppliers. On the other hand, Nissan Cogent ...

Introduction

When a company outsources a product or service to another company and that company that has been outsourced with the service/product performs poorly, there are ways to correct this. Hanfield and Krause (2007), argue that there are three ways to correct low services from the supplier: either improve the supplier, change the supplier or bring the process to internal developmemt. Hanfield and Krause (2007) further argue that it is better to developthe supplier becaue of cost and logistics. When undertaklinmg supplier development, it isimportant to ensure that both parties commit to the process both in labor and resources and cost. Supplier ...

Assignment # 1

Is Wal-Mart Good for America?

This documentary provides a challenging environment to the economy of America. This documentary shows a competitive relationship between producers and big retailers represented by Wal-Mart, who contribute to some of the American businesses becoming bankrupt and increasing the rate of unemployment. Wal-Mart came up with low-cost shopping at outsourcing at large sellers after lesser local companies. Those who are winners or losers are examined as discussed as shown here;

International retailers have superseded producers in decision making concerning the type, quality of products, and price.

They ensure that the Americans can afford to purchase Chinese goods which are low priced as compared to products made in America. This is a ...