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Do Not Summarize1 The Goal Of This Assignment Is For You To Demonst

The goal of this assignment is for you to demonstrate your understanding of the theories, terms, and concepts discussed in class (via lectures, text, and videos). As you develop your paper, be sure to show your ability to apply the language and concepts from the text. Write your paper in a standard essay/thesis format with an introductory paragraph that states the main idea of the essay; a body that develops and discusses the points you have introduced; and a brief conclusion which summarizes your ideas. Your paper should be words long (you will begin losing points if your paper is too short, like less than 1900 words). Your essay should be thesis-driven, in a Times New Roman font at 12 points, typed, and double-spaced. You should have one-inch margins top and bottom, right and left of your paper. No title/cover page (though you may use a cover page if you prefer). Place your name, course, date, and professor in the top-left corner of the first page. Center the title without bold print, quotation marks, or italics (quotation marks and italics should only be used for the title of other works that appear in your title). Carefully and correctly document all of your sources using APA format. Your papers will be submitted using Canvas (No physical papers required); Only 10% plagiarism will be accepted. Papers that exceed this amount will receive a "0" for the entire assignment. References must be typed on a separate page titled REFERENCES. References must be used at all times, and cited work notated properly. The following websites are helpful links to help you properly cite your work: OWL Purdue (APA). The textbook is a reference; as are the videos you are watching and any other outside sources (journal articles, datasets, etc.). Cite these accordingly (i.e., a minimum of four references are required). Papers are due at 11:59 pm of the due date. NO LATE PAPERS. You will lose some points if you submit in a paper that does not adhere to these guidelines (so don’t do it). Grammar and punctuation will also be evaluated. You're in college, therefore it is expected you are to produce work appropriate for college students.

Paper For Above instruction

The research essay for this course requires an in-depth analysis of a selected documentary, utilizing scholarly research, outside sources, and the film itself to develop a well-supported argument. The chosen documentary should be approved from the provided list. Instead of summarizing the film or its scenes, the focus must be on a critical and analytical approach, connecting the content to theoretical frameworks, concepts, and terminology discussed in class. The film may be examined through specific scenes or overall themes, but the emphasis should be on interpretation and contextual understanding, not mere description.

A crucial part of the assignment involves evaluating the representation of transportation risks, specifically identifying six different categories: product loss, product damage, product contamination, delivery delay, supply chain interruption, and security breach. Each of these risk categories must be clearly defined, described, and exemplified through transportation scenarios. This analytical process will help demonstrate your grasp of how these risks manifest in real-world logistics and transportation, and their implications for supply chain management.

Further, you are expected to explore how emerging technologies, particularly the Internet of Things (IoT) and related innovations, can be utilized to monitor and respond to these transportation risks effectively. This involves discussing practical applications such as sensors, GPS tracking, real-time data analytics, and other technological tools that enable proactive risk management. Your analysis should include examples of how companies leverage these technologies to enhance transportation safety, efficiency, and resilience against disruptions.

Your essay must be structured with a compelling introduction that clearly states your thesis—namely, the importance of technology in understanding and mitigating transportation risks—followed by body paragraphs that substantiate this thesis with evidence, case studies, and scholarly references. The conclusion should synthesize your findings and reflect on the implications for supply chain management. Proper APA citations are mandatory for all sources, including the textbook, videos, journal articles, and external references. The entire paper should adhere to academic formatting standards, including 12-point Times New Roman font, double-spacing, and one-inch margins. The final document must be submitted as a PDF or Word file via Canvas before the deadline.

References

  • Christopher, M. (2016). Logistics & supply chain management (5th ed.). Pearson.
  • Grabski, S. V., Leech, S. A., & Smith, K. G. (2011). Financial information systems, control, and audit (7th ed.). Cengage Learning.
  • Laborde, J. (2020). The Internet of Things: Opportunities and challenges for supply chain management. Journal of Business Logistics, 41(2), 197-201.
  • Podnar, K., & Jancic, D. (2006). Towards a model of communication and trust in business-to-business relationships. Marketing Communications, 21(3), 303-319.
  • Sarkar, S., & Sahay, B. (2018). Managing transportation risks using IoT innovations. International Journal of Logistics Research and Applications, 21(4), 376-394.
  • Sharma, N., & Sahay, B. (2017). Internet of Things in transportation: Framework and case studies. Journal of Transportation Technologies, 7(4), 433-447.
  • Simchi-Levi, D., Kaminsky, P., & Simchi-Levi, E. (2008). Designing and managing the supply chain: Concepts, strategies, and case studies. McGraw-Hill.
  • Waters, D. (2014). Supply chain risk management: Vulnerability and resilience in logistics. Kogan Page.
  • Wortmann, F., & Flüchter, K. (2015). Internet of Things: Technology and business modeling. Business & Information Systems Engineering, 57(3), 221-230.
  • Zhou, W., & Wang, Q. (2019). IoT-enabled risk management in supply chain logistics. Logistics Management Review, 27(2), 45-60.

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