Logistics Processes Rubric for Business Case Assignment #1 The Operations Manager at Fat-E has been looking for a new warehouse space to either expand into or consolidate all of Fat-Es requirements into one building. They have expanded into the adjacent units at their current location however there are no other units available in the foreseeable future. The layout includes a production area (that is going to require more future space), a set of offices (that will also require more space as they grow), and the warehouse where raw materials and finished goods products are stored. The warehouse layout includes a traditional racking system that can store single pallets in three levels (on the ground, the first tier and then the second tier). The warehouse is setup with ten foot aisles to accommodate the use of forklifts loading and unloading the racking. The Operations Manager sees two possible alternatives find one large warehouse that can accommodate all of the operations including production, warehousing and the office space or, alternatively, find a public warehouse that can take on the warehousing requirements and use the current space to expand production and the office space. You have been asked to prepare a preliminary report on the logistical impacts of the two options. As the Director of Logistics youve been asked to focus your analysis to logistics (transportation, warehousing, etc.). Specifically, you have been asked to: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of the two new warehousing options; Discuss potential materials handling strategies for reducing the amount of space that the existing warehouse operation occupies within Fat-Es building.

Exceeds Standards Meets Standards Fails to Meet Standards Warehouse Comparison

Successfully compares and contrasts private vs public warehousing

1/3 of Total Assignment Provides a complete list, clearly, with no confusion, comparing and contrasting public versus private warehousing.

(9 -10 out of 10) Correctly identifies the majority of the factors to compare and contrast public versus private warehousing with little confusion.

(7-8 out of 10) Identifies few, if any, of the majority of the factors to compare and contrast public versus private warehousing. Confusion is present in the comparisons against each other.

(1-6 out of 10) Impacts of a Supplier change

Successfully discusses the potential materials handling strategies for space utilization.

1/3 of Total Assignment Describes in considerable detail, with no confusion, the potential materials handling strategies for space utilization.

(9 -10 out of 10) Describes in sufficient detail the potential materials handling strategies for space utilization with little confusion.

(7-8 out of 10) Describes few, if any, details of the materials handling strategies for space utilization. Confusion is present in the description and analysis of strategies.

(1-6 out of 10) Organization and Presentation of ideas.

1/3 of Total Assignment Exceptional organization and presentation of ideas. The response is clearly organized, includes evidence of critical thinking, supportive of ideas, and articulate in composition.

(9 -10 out of 10) Sufficient organization and presentation of ideas. The response is organized, includes some evidence of critical thinking, is reasonably supportive of ideas, and the composition is sufficient.

(7-8 out of 10) Insufficiently organized. The response has little, if any, evidence of critical thinking, supportive discussion. Degrees of problematic writing exist (halting, blunt, confusing, pacing, tone, choice of language).

(1-6 out of 10)

Logistics Processes Rubric for Business Case Assignment #2

Fat-E has decided to begin selling service to All-Trade Outdoor (ATO) who is a national retailer that requires large volumes sent to their distribution centres located in Kelowna BC and Montreal QC. Fat-E will be required to ship in TL quantity to both locations and the CEO has asked that you source a TL provider(s). The CEO has also reiterated their commitment in their company vision to remain ethical and sustainable and has asked that this also form a part of the decision making process. In discussion with the CEO, you have discovered that Fat-E does not have a formal ethics policy at the company. You recommend that this be considered and agree to provide some guidance on what an ethics policy should include. You have been asked to specifically to: Detail the factors that you would use in comparing truckload companies against each other and develop a proposed weight or ranking of the factors according to what you consider to be their level of importance in selecting a new carrier. Consider and discuss the potential areas that a new ethical purchasing policy needs to address. These include:1) the rationale for why Fat-E should have a corporate ethical policy, 2) who the policy should be protecting, and 3) what ethical criteria should guide decisions on ethical conduct. The CEO is not requesting you develop the actual policy at this time, rather consider the specific areas and discuss each in detail.

Exceeds Standards Meets Standards Fails to Meet Standards TL Carrier Comparison

Successfully develops a weighted ranking of factors for carrier selection.

1/3 of Total Assignment Provides a complete list of weighted, relevant factors, without confusion, that could be used to complete a carrier comparison and selection.

(9 -10 out of 10) Provides a sufficient list of weighted, relevant factors, with little confusion, that could be used to complete a carrier comparison and selection.

(7-8 out of 10) Identifies few, if any, weighted, relevant factors, that could be used to complete a carrier comparison and selection. Confusion is present.

(1-6 out of 10) Ethical Purchasing

Successfully discusses the potential areas that a new ethical purchasing policy should address

1/3 of Total Assignment Describes in considerable detail, with no confusion, the potential areas that a new ethical purchasing policy should address.

(9 -10 out of 10) Describes in sufficient detail, with little confusion, the potential areas that a new ethical purchasing policy should address.

(7-8 out of 10) Describes few, if any of the potential areas that a new ethical purchasing policy should address. Confusion is present.

(1-6 out of 10) Organization and Presentation of ideas.

1/3 of Total Assignment Exceptional organization and presentation of ideas. The response is clearly organized, includes evidence of critical thinking, supportive of ideas, and articulate in composition.

(9 -10 out of 10) Sufficient organization and presentation of ideas. The response is organized, includes some evidence of critical thinking, is reasonably supportive of ideas, and the composition is sufficient.

(7-8 out of 10) Insufficiently organized. The response has little, if any, evidence of critical thinking, supportive discussion. Degrees of problematic writing exist (halting, blunt, confusing, pacing, tone, choice of language).

(1-6 out of 10)

Logistics Processes Rubric for Business Case Assignment #3

Fat-E is under constant pressure to improve their products. In particular, reducing weight allows for better performance. Fat-Es design team has found a potential new supplier of the gear mechanism that can significantly reduce the overall weight of the bicycle. The new gear mechanism is available from a German supplier however they will only work under EXW terms. This will require Fat-E to take on new responsibilities that the previous supplier from France had performed. You have been asked to consider this potential change from a logistical perspective and report back to the senior management team.

Specifically, you have been asked to:

Provide a description of the potential insurance clauses that could be purchased and a recommendation on the coverage that Fat-E should purchase for the new German plastic.

Provide a description of the role and function of a Customs Broker and a recommendation on using one for the new German gears.

Exceeds Standards Meets Standards Fails to Meet Standards Insurance Clauses

Successfully describes the potential insurance clauses that could be purchased, inclusive of a recommendation.

1/3 of Total Assignment Provides a complete, clear description, with no confusion, of the potential insurance clauses that could be purchased and presents a supportive recommendation.

(9 -10 out of 10) Provides a sufficient description, with little confusion, of the potential insurance clauses that could be purchased and presents a supportive recommendation.

(7-8 out of 10) Identifies few, if any, of the potential insurance clauses that could be purchased and fails to provide a supportive recommendation. Confusion is present.

(1-6 out of 10) Customs Broker

Successfully discusses the role and function of a Customs Broker, inclusive of a recommendation.

1/3 of Total Assignment Provides a complete, clear description, with no confusion, of the role and function of a Custom Broker and presents a supportive recommendation.

(9 -10 out of 10) Sufficiently describes, with little confusion, the role and function of a Custom Broker and presents a supportive recommendation.

(7-8 out of 10) Describes little, if any, of the role and function of a Custom Broker and fails to provide a supportive recommendation. Confusion is present.

(1-6 out of 10)

Organization and Presentation of ideas.

1/3 of Total Assignment Exceptional organization and presentation of ideas. The response is clearly organized, includes evidence of critical thinking, supportive of ideas, and articulate in composition.

(9 -10 out of 10) Sufficient organization and presentation of ideas. The response is organized, includes some evidence of critical thinking, is reasonably supportive of ideas, and the composition is sufficient.

(7-8 out of 10) Insufficiently organized. The response has little, if any, evidence of critical thinking, supportive discussion. Degrees of problematic writing exist (halting, blunt, confusing, pacing, tone, choice of language).

(1-6 out of 10)

Format for answer

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.