BUS 430 WK 8 Assignment 2 – Inventory Management
Research two (2) manufacturing or two (2) service companies that manage inventory and complete this assignment.
Write a six to eight (6-8) page paper in which you:
Determine the types of inventories these companies currently manage and describe their essential inventory characteristics.
Analyse how each of their goods and service design concepts are integrated.
Evaluate the role their inventory plays in the companys performance, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Compare and contrast the four (4) different types of layouts found with each company; explain the importance of the layouts to the companys manufacturing or service operations.