Business Case Assignment Template

Modal Analysis

Introduction

Briefly state the objective of the report which includes the problem statement(s).

[Topic 1]

Define the challenge Consider the options Evaluate the options Provide a recommendation (this applies for some challenge questions, but not all)

[Topic 2]

Define the challenge Consider the options Evaluate the options Provide a recommendation (this applies for some challenge questions, but not all)

References

If applicable, include any computation tables, reference material or citations not required in the discussion portion of your submission here.

The frames sourced from China typically take 45 days to arrive at Fat-E from the date they place the order. One of the benefits of the Chinese supplier is that Fat-E can order any number of frames at one time, but they do take a significant amount of time to arrive. This doesn't allow Fat-E to adjust their production if demand peaks and Fat-E has been looking for a new supplier that would reduce the in-transit time to arrive. Fat-E did locate a suitable alternative in Edmonton Alberta, but they will only sell to Fat-E in full truckload quantity which is about four times more than their typical volume when receiving frames from China. The supplier in China includes the cost of freight in their price to Fat-E whenever they order and makes all the arrangements to have the frames delivered directly to Fat-E in Kanata. The Edmonton supplier will not pay for or arrange any transportation. They do require the buyer's carrier to make a pickup appointment between 7am and 3pm Monday to Friday for outbound loads. You have been asked to prepare a report for management that will detail the potential impacts of a change in frame suppliers from the current Chinese supplier to the new Edmonton supplier. Specifically, you have been asked to: 1. Detail the differences between the modal change from LCL to TL. In this challenge you need to compare and contrast the operational elements of the two modes and how these would differ from each other. 2. Consider and discuss the impacts to Fat-E if they did make the change in suppliers. In this challenge you should focus on changes to people, processes, etc. that would be impacted if Fat-E did make the supplier change. Your Assignment Your response should be approximately 1,000 words and contain a brief introduction, your analysis and recommendation, and finally a conclusion. You can use the Word template provided on your course site to get started. For this assignment, you do not need to include a cover page, table of content, or executive summary. However, you are encouraged to include appendices of reference material where appropriate (i.e. computation tables or reference material not required in the discussion portion of your submission)