Case Analysis:
Review the case study – Just in Time in Kalamazoo. The research question is, “What still needs to be
known about the decision to try a JIT orientation in the plant in question?” given that the logistics
research problem is to determine whether to adopt JIT.
Write a 4 Page paper in APA format to answer all the questions. Below
is a recommended outline.
1. Cover Page (See APA Sample paper)
2. Introduction
a. A thesis statement
b. Purpose of paper
c. Overview of paper
3. Body
a. What is the total annual cost of maintaining the components inventory under the present system? Cite source with in-text citations.
b. What would be the total annual cost of maintaining the components inventory under
the JIT system, assuming no safety stocks? Cite source within-text citations.
c. Carrying costs are 20 percent. Is there a level of carrying costs at which both Ballenger’s present system and a JIT system have similar costs? If so, what is it? Cite source with in text citations.
4. Conclusion – Summary of main points
a. Lessons Learned and Recommendations
5. References – List the references you cited in the text of your paper according to APA format.
(Note: Do not include references that are not cited in the text of your paper)
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