WGU D079 Task 2: Logistics & Operations/Change
Management 2024 with complete solution
WGU D079 Task 2: Logistics & Operations/Change
Management 2024 with complete solution
Carl Sidney
[COMPANY NAME] [Company address]
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, A. Discuss options and considerations for transporting the product described in the
scenario to the retail facilities by doing the following:
1. (A1) Identify two different product packaging options and explain why you chose them.
The two product packaging options are primary and secondary packing. Primary
packaging will protect the mandolin and contain them regardless of transit issues. Primary
packaging will enable the mandolins to be separately packaged for increased protection and to
give the buyers a refined appearance. The tertiary package ensures optimal product carriage
while in transit to consumers and emphasizes conveying large numbers of products. Because the
mandolin company produces roughly 250 mandolins per week, tertiary packaging would benefit
large shipments.
2. (A2) Identify two potential risks to consider when storing your product and describe
how you will mitigate each risk.
Two potential risks to consider when storing products are inventories carrying costs and
replenishment lead-time. The replenishment lead time measures how long it takes to determine a
product's need and make it available for use or sale (Dekker et al., 2012). If the inventory is
defective such as in this case, the replenishment lead time could cause severe delays in
manufacturing and distribution to customers. This risk can be reduced by implementing an
effective transportation system to manage resources and finished goods. Another issue is
inventory carrying expenses, which develop when businesses keep goods and items for future
use at a cost to keep inventory up to date. There are consequences if the company loses money
on unused commodities. Vendor Managed Inventory can help with the process of a vendor
accepting full responsibility for their goods, and the company's expenditures will be cut (Dekker
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Management 2024 with complete solution
WGU D079 Task 2: Logistics & Operations/Change
Management 2024 with complete solution
Carl Sidney
[COMPANY NAME] [Company address]
0
, A. Discuss options and considerations for transporting the product described in the
scenario to the retail facilities by doing the following:
1. (A1) Identify two different product packaging options and explain why you chose them.
The two product packaging options are primary and secondary packing. Primary
packaging will protect the mandolin and contain them regardless of transit issues. Primary
packaging will enable the mandolins to be separately packaged for increased protection and to
give the buyers a refined appearance. The tertiary package ensures optimal product carriage
while in transit to consumers and emphasizes conveying large numbers of products. Because the
mandolin company produces roughly 250 mandolins per week, tertiary packaging would benefit
large shipments.
2. (A2) Identify two potential risks to consider when storing your product and describe
how you will mitigate each risk.
Two potential risks to consider when storing products are inventories carrying costs and
replenishment lead-time. The replenishment lead time measures how long it takes to determine a
product's need and make it available for use or sale (Dekker et al., 2012). If the inventory is
defective such as in this case, the replenishment lead time could cause severe delays in
manufacturing and distribution to customers. This risk can be reduced by implementing an
effective transportation system to manage resources and finished goods. Another issue is
inventory carrying expenses, which develop when businesses keep goods and items for future
use at a cost to keep inventory up to date. There are consequences if the company loses money
on unused commodities. Vendor Managed Inventory can help with the process of a vendor
accepting full responsibility for their goods, and the company's expenditures will be cut (Dekker
1
