distribution systemAssignment–GSD“An executivecan’t make the right compromise unlessyoufirst tell him whatrightis”1944,AlfredSloan, Jr. GM Corporation, CEO.You have been approached by the GSD management team to optimize their distribution system.1.Analyze the distribution processat GSD. For thata.Assess the“current”situation and quantify their“current”profitb.Suggestmore optimal(better)approach(es).c.Compare all these approaches.Conclude.2.Runthesensitivityreport. Come up withclearsuggestionsat an(i.) operational ii.)tactical andiii.)strategical levelsthat GSD shouldundertake in order toimprovetheir profitabilityThe following outline is suggested.1.Executive summary2.Introduction (brief background).3.Analysisbasedon1. andespecially2.above4.ConclusionYou shouldinclude in thedocument alltablesneededto make your analysis clear. Make sure togive the right time for the sensitivity analysis.Try to have your report the least technical possibleyet rigorous and clear.You can include an appendix that will include all additional information(more technical if needed).Analyze and model thedistribution process andcome up with well thought of suggestions forGSD in theshort,medium and long terms.Each group should submitareport based ona word documentas well asa detailed and wellorganizedexcel file.The word document HAS to be self sufficienti.e.it is possible that I send theseto be correctedby consulting partners, to whom I will explain the limited time and scope of thecase.The Excel file will be onlyusedto check your technical abilities
