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Running head: PROBLEM SOLUTION: KUIPER LEDA
Problem Solution: Kuiper Leda
University of Phoenix
Problem Solution: Kuiper Leda
Effective supply chain management practices are vital to the success of every business that partakes in the supply chain and deals with customers. Many companies are beginning to realize that in order to satisfy all their stakeholders and be successful, they will need to ensure best practices in their supply chain management. A company can ensure a successful supply chain management by first assessing best supply chain management practices in the industry. Other steps to ensure success include inventory management and control, forecasting, demand management, total quality management and identification of all bottlenecks. The goal of this paper is to assess and analyze the inventory management and supply chain management of Kuiper Leda Inc. (KUIPER LEDA INC.). Stakeholder perspectives and ethical dilemmas will be considered and a problem statement will be developed that will help identify the gap between the company's current situation and its end state vision. This problem statement will be the basis of future solutions for KUIPER LEDA INC..
Situation Analysis
KUIPER LEDA INC. has been in operation for 10 years with an assembly plant that assembles ECUs and a production line dedicated to microchips. They have recently entered into another product line ? Radio Frequency Identification Devices (RFID). KUIPER LEDA INC. recently received a large order for ECUs and RFIDs from Midland Motors. This order would greatly benefit KUIPER LEDA INC. as Midland Motors is considered a major auto. KUIPER LEDA INC. does not currently have the manpower or resou ...