In a 3 - 4 page report that includes an introduction, body and closing paragraph to the management team discuss what you have learned so far and what actions you have taken to get the extended supply chain to run for 30 days. Incorporate at least two (3) screen shots and/or simulation data to back up your explanations. Make sure to clearly label the visuals and explain it within your report.

You are starting to get a good feel for Cincinnati Seasonings supply chain and this is a good time to show people what you have discovered. The challenge this week is to add more stores to the supply chain. Two more big customers have started selling your product and you need to arrange for adequate delivery of products to meet demand for these customers.

You need to support new stores in Chicago, IL and Columbus, OH. The VP Sales of Cincinnati Seasonings sends you an email with the information you need to start planning how you will handle these new stores. You noticed that the VP Sales also included 2 other stores that you hadn't heard about before - Kansas City and St. Louis. The email says it's not certain that these stores will happen, but you should keep them in mind.

In your report address the following. I would suggest breaking each bullet into separate headings within your report that includes a minimum of one paragraph addressing the topic area.

Expansion

• Identify 2 things you need to do to get the expanded company supply chain to run 30 days? Take some time to review your discussion board post and notes from week 1 and 2. Looking for details around the different locations and how students have adjusted their trucks/routes. Share the detail with the VP and management team.

Challenges

• Identify 2 problems/challenges you encountered and how did you respond to them? Make sure to provide specifics to the management team.

Inventory

• What is the cost and amount of inventory that has built up in the supply chain? Here would be a great opportunity to put together an Excel Spreadsheet or screen shots indicating the inventory levels at each location at certain point in time that include values. Make sure to label all visuals and explain them in detail within your report.

Source of Cost

• In addition to the cost of inventory, identify 1 other sources of cost in supply chain operations? Make sure to provide details to support that cost.

Illustrate your report with screen shots or excel spreadsheets showing supply chain maps and data displays (make use of the snipping tool in Windows 7 or other screen capture tool to capture relevant screen shots and insert them into your report). Back up your main points and findings with on screen data displays or data you downloaded from your supply chain simulations. Remember this is a report going directly to management so make sure to create a good balance between the report and visuals.

End the report with a closing paragraph that summarize your journey so far and opportunities for the future. It is important to gain managements attention, so they are interested in seeing whats to come in report 2.