MGT 322 Saudi Electronic University Value and Logistics Costs Case Study

The overall aim of this chapter is to show how logistics strategies link with the creation of value.

The chapter assumes a basic knowledge of a profit/loss account and balance sheet. Feel free to collaborate with an Accounting colleague to help prepare.

Please select any one of three (3) short case studies for submission.

Submission should be at least two (2) pages, double spaced, 10pt. Arial or Calibri font. Charts are welcome and valued as supporting resource.

Submissions will be graded based on effort, critical thinking and grammatical structure.

Rubric:

Why did you choose this case

Relevance to the course

Brief Summary of case

Findings and conclusions with support.

Use the text and lecture material to frame the case summary. Each case is tied to a specific section of the chapter.

Each case has a different theme, each a bit more difficult than the prior case.

Case 1 Calculation of breakeven point under two scenarios

Case 2 Development of direct/indirect costing model that attempts to convert logistics costs that would otherwise have been regarded as fixed into direct costs

Case 3 Identify a clear input-output relationship, enable the conversion of discretionary costs into engineering costs.

Textbook :

Harrison, A., & van Hoek, R. (2011). Logistics management & strategy: Competing through thesupply chain (4th ed.). Essex, England: Prentice Hall. ISBN: 9780273730224 (print version);ISBN: 9781447915768 (electronic version).