9:09 PM Tue Jun 18 48 | 2.1 Assignment Overview Unit 5 Submission Assignment Research a manufacturing organization of your choice, and describe its strateg manufacturing policy. (Note: You may choose a private sector or public sector organization, however, more information will be available for a private sector, publicly traded company. Your description should consider long term issues (1-5 years) and include a discussion of the following topics: Products or services Markets and customers Suppliers, vendors, and supply chain partners Facilities (es. plants, distribution centers, and so on) Describe the following characteristics to be included in the strategic planning process Alignment of manufacturing strategy with corporate/business level strategy Product/process alternatives (make-to stock, make to order, etc.) Inventory policies (service levels, order quantity/frequency, etc.) Capacity planning alternatives (chase, level, etc.) Long-range forecasting techniques (quantitative and qualitative) Make or buy decisions (outsourcing etc.) Interfaces/coordination with other business functions marketing etc.) Initiatives to improve operations (continuous Improvement, lean/agile. TOC, etc.) Metrics to measure manufacturing performance Cost o Quality o Speed Reliability/dependability o Flexibility Productivity/efficiency/utilization Sustainability o Other metrics Finally, what manufacturing strategy improvements would you suggest for this organization? Prepare a research paper of 8-10 pages (excluding title page, abstract, references page, and appendices) in APA format presenting the items listed above. A minimum of five peer reviewed academic or professional references must be used in the paper Please submit your assignment. Your assignment will be graded in accordance with the following criteria. Click here to view the grading rubric, Financial Ad More Home Degree Connect 9:09 PM Tue Jun 18 48 | 2.1 Assignment Overview Unit 5 Submission Assignment Research a manufacturing organization of your choice, and describe its strateg manufacturing policy. (Note: You may choose a private sector or public sector organization, however, more information will be available for a private sector, publicly traded company. Your description should consider long term issues (1-5 years) and include a discussion of the following topics: Products or services Markets and customers Suppliers, vendors, and supply chain partners Facilities (es. plants, distribution centers, and so on) Describe the following characteristics to be included in the strategic planning process Alignment of manufacturing strategy with corporate/business level strategy Product/process alternatives (make-to stock, make to order, etc.) Inventory policies (service levels, order quantity/frequency, etc.) Capacity planning alternatives (chase, level, etc.) Long-range forecasting techniques (quantitative and qualitative) Make or buy decisions (outsourcing etc.) Interfaces/coordination with other business functions marketing etc.) Initiatives to improve operations (continuous Improvement, lean/agile. TOC, etc.) Metrics to measure manufacturing performance Cost o Quality o Speed Reliability/dependability o Flexibility Productivity/efficiency/utilization Sustainability o Other metrics Finally, what manufacturing strategy improvements would you suggest for this organization? Prepare a research paper of 8-10 pages (excluding title page, abstract, references page, and appendices) in APA format presenting the items listed above. A minimum of five peer reviewed academic or professional references must be used in the paper Please submit your assignment. Your assignment will be graded in accordance with the following criteria. Click here to view the grading rubric, Financial Ad More Home Degree Connect