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Lockheed Martin Strategic Audit, Trevor Deboer, Gunnar Lombard, Sam Nelson, Tj Taylor, Paul Wynegar

Honors Program: Senior Projects (Public)

Abstract

This case study explores Lockheed Martin, a global leader in defense contracting. Our team performed a strategic audit using the theories of strategic management. Our research was pulled from various sources, including Lockheed Martin’s website, SEC filings, related news articles, and relevant industry analysis. The goals of this case study revolved around collecting data and performing analysis to evaluate Lockheed Martin’s potential for competitive advantage in the airplane and parts manufacturing industry.

Some of the various analyses performed on Lockheed Martin include firm analysis, industry analysis, internal analysis, external analysis, competitive dynamics, business-level strategy, corporate-level strategy, and exploring their …

Impact Of Seasonality On Demand Forecasting Techniques For Small-Scale Food Retailers, Indu Sree Guturu

Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations

This study explores the impact of seasonality on SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) demand forecasting in small-scale food retailers through the analysis of historical sales data, focusing on four key products, labelled: Product A, Product B, Product C & Product D. The research aims to assess the accuracy of different forecasting models in capturing seasonal fluctuations. The research questions are: (Q1) What is the impact of seasonality on SKU demand forecasting in case of small-scale food retailers. (Q2) How does the efficacy of Traditional model compare to alternative technologically driven forecasting techniques? (Q3) To what extent can the impact of seasonality …

Resilience To Supply Chain Disruptions: An Investigation Of The Roles Of Innovativeness And Green Supply Chain Management Practices During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Lindsay Givens

Graduate Theses and Dissertations (2019 - present)

The number of global supply chain disruptions is increasing at an alarming rate. These disruptions vary in terms of source, duration, and scope, but all pose major threats to the continuity of firms worldwide. Because of this increase in turbulence, there has been heightened interest in recent years surrounding the development of firm-level resilience to such disruptions. The supply chain sustainability research stream is relatively well-developed; less is known, however, about specific strategies for strengthening resilience. This study aims to contribute to the resilience literature by examining the viability of innovativeness and the adoption of green supply chain management practices …

Supply Chain Management Internship – J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., Garrett Locknar

Supply Chain Management Undergraduate Honors Theses

The transportation industry touches every facet of business: research and development, final mile services, raw material procurement, even technology innovation and application design. Without transportation of goods, people, and services, each business as we know would fall apart. The greater supply chain itself relies heavily on the presence and precision of transportation to create value for each specific company’s operations. Beginning in the summer of 2022, I have had the privilege of interning at J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc., one of the world’s largest logistics and transportation companies, which has opened my eyes to the sheer impact of transportation on each …

Lululemon Strategic Audit, Tessa Mozingo, Olivia Eno, Molly Mitchell, Connor Morrissey, James Eshleman

Honors Program: Senior Projects (Public)

This case study focuses on lululemon, a prominent athleisure apparel company. Our team conducted an audit of the company revolving around strategic business management principles. Our research used publicly available information that included the company’s website, SEC filings, news articles, lululemon’s annual reports, financial statements, IBIS industry reports, and online sources. The goal of this strategic audit is to develop an understanding of lululemon’s business activities and strategies, collect and analyze both internal and external data, and evaluate lululemon based on strategic management concepts.

In this strategic audit, we conduct internal, external, performance, and competitive analyses and an examination of …

Design Of Off-Grid Lighting Business Models To Serve The Poor: Field Experiments And Structural Analysis, Bhavani Shanker Uppari, Serguei Netessine, Ioana Popescu, Rowan P. Clarke

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

A significant proportion of the world’s population has no access to grid-based electricity and so relies on off-grid lighting solutions. Rechargeable lamp technology is gaining popularity as an alternative off-grid lighting model in developing countries. In this paper, we explore consumer behavior and the operational inefficiencies that result under this model. Specifically, we are interested in (i) measuring the impact of inconvenience (of travelling to recharge the lamp) along with the impact of liquidity constraints (due to poverty) on lamp usage, and (ii) evaluating the efficacy of strategies that address these factors. We build a structural model of consumers’ recharge …

Integrity And Legitimacy Of Halal Products: The Urgency Of Halal Supply Chain Management Technology Adoption In Halal Product Authentication Traceability Evidence From Indonesia, Ari Agung Nugroho, Sumiyati Sumiyati, Hamsani Hamsani

The South East Asian Journal of Management

Research Aims: This research aims to determine how technology, integrity, and the environment affect traceability of halal product certification and its relationship with Halal Value Chain (HVSC) Management in micro, small and medium processing industries.

Design/Methodology/Approach: The quantitative research utilised survey data from 285 respondents who are processing industry players throughout Indonesia. Structural Equation Modelling-Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS) is applied for data analysis.

Research Findings: The study's findings indicate that technology adoption and environmental factors have a significant effect on HVSC traceability. The authentication and legitimacy of halal products are positively impacted by technology adoption, among others, which contributes to …

Generational Shift: Millennials And Gen Z Driving Ethical Supply Chains In Corporate America, Parker Brown

Celebrating Scholarship and Creativity Day (2018-)

This paper explores how millennials and Generation Z are driving a shift towards ethical supply chains in corporate America. Drawing on examples like Nike and Boohoo, it investigates the influence of these younger generations on consumer trends, emphasizing their preference for products aligned with values such as sustainability and ethically produced products. The paper outlines challenges faced by companies in adopting ethical practices, offers a step-by-step guide for implementing ethical supply chains, and highlights the significance of certifications like Fair Trade and B-Corp in fostering consumer trust and brand reputation. The paper asserts that millennials and Generation Z have reshaped …

From Field To Fashion: A Journey In Sustainable Design And Regional Understanding, Lily Turner

Individually Designed Interdepartmental Major Honors Project

As the fashion industry became globalized over the past century, it has become a major environment polluter and exposed laborers to hazardous conditions. This honors project considers sustainability in the textile industry at large and at the regional scale of the Upper Midwest. Its scholarly component offers an overview of the current textile production, details how the industry may become sustainable, and suggests practices of environmentally-conscious and ethical design. The creative component is a soil-to-soil seasonless capsule collection titled From Field View that incorporates biomimicry and interrogates the concept of place by referencing the Midwest’s flora, wool, and linen fibers.

Impact Of Emotional Intelligence On Client Satisfaction In Project Management, Mousami Berawala

Harrisburg University Dissertations and Theses

This study investigates the correlation between emotional intelligence (EI) and client satisfaction in project management. It is guided by the central research question: Is emotional intelligence linked to client satisfaction? To explore this, the research is structured around Practice of EI on Leadership and Junior level and impact on client satisfaction, the impact of varying work environments, including remote, hybrid, office-based, and site-based settings, on project outcomes post-pandemic; differences in EI practices across countries and the effect of diverse work cultures; the comparison of EI application across different fields, with a focus on work-life balance and industry-specific practices in banking, …

Green Solutions: A Smart Strategy For Recycling Electronics In Ghana, Yodit Fitsum

Honors Theses

Electronic waste (e-waste) presents a significant environmental challenge, particularly in developing nations like Ghana. This study examines the opportunities and challenges associated with e-waste recycling in Ghana, focusing on the Agbogbloshie dumpsite. In Ghana, the informal e-waste sector plays a crucial role, providing employment to marginalized individuals who dismantle and process e-waste using basic methods. However, these practices raise concerns due to hazardous working conditions and environmental pollution. Conversely, certified recycling companies adhere to strict safety and environmental standards. Key challenges include recycling contaminated e-plastics and declining precious metal content in modern electronics, highlighting the need for improved recycling infrastructure. …

The Social And Economic Dimensions Of One Of The World’S Longest-Operating Shark Fisheries, Matias Braccini, Maddison Watt, Clinton Syers, Nick Blay, Matthew Navarro, Michael Burton

Fisheries Research Articles

Context

Social and economic information is limited for coastal commercial and recreational fisheries, particularly shark fisheries, which are perceived as unsustainable and as targeting sharks for fins.

Aims

To characterise the social and economic dimensions of one of the world’s few long-standing sustainable shark fisheries.

Methods

We reviewed historic data and surveyed stakeholders to understand the economic and social dimensions of the shark fishery currently operating in Western Australia.

Key results

Since the fishery’s historic peak, there has been a substantial reduction in the number of operating vessels and ports due to management intervention. For the vessels that have remained, …

Newgen Surgical: Reimagining Health For People And Planet [Case], Sarah Lee, Vafa Saboorideilami, Xiaotian Zhang, Yung-Jae Lee

Barowsky School of Business | Faculty Scholarship

The case study draws on structured interviews with Rob Chase, Founder and CEO of NewGen Surgical, as well as secondary data sources to analyze the effectiveness of these solutions in mitigating the risks and enhancing the company’s competitive advantage.

This case study examines how NewGen Surgical, a small- to medium-sized medical equipment manufacturer based in the USA, navigates a supply chain crisis caused by post-pandemic (COVID-19) supply and demand distress, trade restrictions, and the US–China trade war in 2022. It outlines the journey of CEO and Founder, Robert Chase, as he started, grew and is maintaining the company and its …

Dentistry’S Cdt Code: Its Origins, Use And Future, Frank J. Pokorny Ii, Mba, Facd(Hon)

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

Today’s version of the Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature – commonly referred to as CDT 2024 -- is the latest iteration of the code set first published in 1969. The CDT Code is ADA intellectual property that serves dentists and the dental community at large as the HIPAA standard for documenting and reporting services delivered to patients. CDT supports multiple needs: e.g., documentation; billing and reimbursement; revenue; data analytics. The code set’s maintenance is an open process overseen by the ADA Council on Dental Benefit Programs’ Code Maintenance Committee. Any dentist or interested party may submit a maintenance request. …

The Impact Of De-Globalization On Global Supply Chains – An Exploratory Study, Mee-Shew Cheung

AMTP Proceedings 2024

The globalization of supply chains has been a critical driver of economic growth and development over the past few decades. However, the recent trend of de-globalization threatens to disrupt these supply chains and potentially undermine their benefits. This research anticipates uncovering significant insights into the impact of de-globalization on global supply chains, including changes in efficiency, supplier networks, and risk management strategies. Additionally, the study aims to provide practical recommendations for businesses and policymakers to navigate this evolving landscape.

Reverse Flow Logistics In Manufacturing Operations, Jeffrey Wendt, Gary Holmes

AMTP Proceedings 2024

The purpose of this research is to examine the suggestion that reverse flow can play a positive role in sustainable impacts and in reducing forward logistics cost structures. The coupling of both forward and reverse product and component flow can be a challenging task because, depending on the returned products’ disposition, the forward flow inventory management can be affected. The need for an integrated reverse supply chain that mirrors the forward supply chain is essential and failure in having forward visibility negates the reverse flow. If successful, it will result in reduced manufacturing costs and increased profits throughout the chain.

The Economic And Enviromental Benefits Of Railroad Electrification In The United States, Jeremiah Bishop

Sustainable Supply Chain Management

The United States, despite being a global leader in various sectors, lags in railroad electrification compared to other major countries. This paper explores the history, benefits, and obstacles associated with transitioning from diesel-electric to electrified railroads for Class I freight services. Historically, electrification in the U.S. was limited due to high capital costs and the economic advantages of diesel-electric locomotives. However, rising environmental concerns and stringent EPA emission regulations are pushing for a reevaluation of this stance. Electrified railroads offer significant economic benefits, including lower operating and maintenance costs, job creation, and long-term sustainability. Environmentally, electrification could drastically reduce greenhouse …

Nonprofits Should Adopt A User-Centric Change Model To Scale Corporate Environmental Action Faster, Doug Miller

Journal of Nonprofit Innovation

Pollution levels and ecosystem degradation continue to worsen, suggesting the insufficiency of current approaches to reverse these problematic trends. For environmental nonprofits, the current theory of change revolves around developing techno-economic analysis about environmental problems and available solutions, building public awareness around this analysis, and motivating decision makers to set goals. Given present environmental realities and the limited success of their current theory of change, environmental nonprofits should transform how they execute their work, what they produce, and how they coordinate with each other. Instead, nonprofits should begin putting the user—business decision makers as well as policymakers—front and center as …

القيادة الحكيمة ودورها في تعزيز الرِيادة الاستراتيجية: دراسة استطلاعية لآراء عينة من القيادات الإدارية في شركة آسياسيل للاتصالات /العراق, ايمان بشير محمد, مريم منعم الحلوجي, معن وعد الله المعاضيدي

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

يستهدف البحث الحالي بيان دور القيادة الحكيمة في تعزيز الرِيادة الاستراتيجية كونهُ أحد الموضوعات الحديثة في الفكر الإداري, ولتحقيق أهداف البحث الحالي تم الاعتماد على الاستبانة في جمع البيانات وألتي صُممت لهذا الغرض، ووزعت على (40) شخصاً من القيادات الادارية في شركة آسياسيل للاتصالات/ العراق، واستخدم المنهج الوصفي التحليلي, إذ تم جمع البيانات وتحليلها واختبار الفرضيات باِستخدام العديد من الأساليب الإحصائية منها البرنامج الاحصائي (SPSS VR26)، وقد توصل البحث الى نتائج عديدة أهمها وجود علاقة ذات دلاله احصائية بين القيادة الحكيمة والرِيادة الاستراتيجية، ما يعني انهُ كلما امتلكت القيادات المبحوثة الحكمة كلما كان لها دور في تعزيز الرِيادة الاستراتيجية وابعادها …

تحسين جودة الخدمات التعليمية في ظل استراتيجيات التحول الرقمي: دراسة استطلاعية لاراء عينة من التدريسين في جامعة الموصل, ايمان نجم الدين عبد الله, ربى عدنان محمد

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

هدفت الدراسة الى تحسين جودة الخدمات في المنظمات التعليمية في ظل استخدام استراتيجيات التحول الرقمي ، وبحثت مشكلة المنظمات التعليمية في كيفية الاهتمام بالطرق والوسائل التعليمية الحديثة باستخدام وسائل التكنولوجيا ودورها في تطوير العملية التعليمية ورفع جودتها، وقامت الفرضيات التي تبنتها الدراسة على علاقات ارتباط وتأثير تحسين جودة الخدمات التعليمية واستخدام استراتيجيات التحول الرقمي، وتم اختيار جامعة الموصل مجتمعاً للدراسة والعاملين فيها من التدريسين عينة لها مكونة من (100) فرد ، وتم استخدام المنهج الوصفي التحليلي في تحقيق الأهداف المرجوة ، واعتمدت الاستبانة كأداة في جمع البيانات، وتم تحليل البيانات باستخدام الحزمة ( SPSS V- 26) وخرجت الدراسة بمجموعة من …

الافصاح عن أبعاد محاسبة المسؤولية الاجتماعية وأثره في تحسين قيمة الشركة وفقا لأنموذج (Tobins Q), حذام فالح جيجان

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

يهدف البحث الى تحليل وتفسير بيان دور محاسبة المسؤولية الاجتماعية في تحسين قيمة الشركة, فضلا عن بيان اثر الإفصاح عن محاسبة المسؤولية الاجتماعية في الشركات الصناعية المدرجة في سوق العراق للأوراق المالية على تحسين قيمة الشركة , وذلك من خلال استخدام أبعاد محاسبة المسؤولية الاجتماعية ( استراتيجية الشركة، إجراءات الحوكمة، المنتجات والخدمات، الأهداف الاجتماعية, التوظيف، البيئة)، بوصفها متغيرات مستقلة ناتجة من واقع حال محتوى بيانات التقارير المالية السنوية لعينة من الشركات الصناعية العراقية البالغ عددها (21) شركة مدرجة في سوق العراق للأوراق المالية من إجمالي الشركات المدرجة في السوق والبالغ عددها (25) شركة، حيث مثلت العينة ما نسبته (84%) من …

دور القيادة المستنيرة في ادارة التغيير التنظيمي: دراسة استطلاعية لآراء عينة من العاملين في مديرية توزيع كهرباء مركز نينوى, نور عزيز فتاح

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

يهدف البحث الحالي الى اختبار دور القيادة المستنيرة بوصفها متغير مستقلاً بأبعادها المتمثلة بـ (القدوة , المطور , الخدوم , المغير , الرؤيوي , المتصل) في ادارة التغيير التنظيمي بوصفها متغيرا معتمدا من خلال أبعادها والمتمثلة بـ ( التغيير في الهيكل التنظيمي, التغيير في الثقافة ,التغيير في التكنولوجيا, التغيير في المهام), تم استخدام الاستبانة كأداة رئيسية لجمع البيانات وتحليلها بالطرق والوسائل الإحصائية وتبنى البحث المنهج الوصفي التحليلي في تفسير وتحليل البيانات والذي يعد من اهم مناهج البحث العلمي وذلك بسبب شموليته ومرونته البحثية الكبيرة التي يوفرها للباحث لتشخيص ودراسة الواقع بدقة عالية, ولقد اختيرت مديرية توزيع كهرباء مركز نينوى في …

القيادة البارعة وتأثيرها في البراعة التنظيمية: دراسة استطلاعية في الشركة العامة لموانئ العراق, قاسم فنجان عبد الزهره, زيد صادق ماجد

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

الهدف من الدراسة الحالية هو تحديد مدى استخدام القيادة البارعة بأبعادها (سلوكيات القيادة المنفتحة، سلوكيات القيادة المنغلقة، مرونة التبديل) في تعزيز البراعة التنظيمية بأبعادها (البراعة الاستكشافية، البراعة الاستثمارية، البراعة الهيكلية), والتعرف على علاقات الارتباط والاثر بين المتغيرات في الشركة العامة الموانئ العراق . وتمحورت مشكلة الدراسة في اثارة عدة تساؤلات بحثية اهمها: ما مدى أهمية ووضوح متغيرات الدراسة “للشركة العامة لموانئ العراق عن متغيرات الدراسة, هل للقيادة البارعة دور في تعزيز البراعة التنظيمية ,وهل هناك علاقة والاثر بين القيادة البارعة والبراعة التنظيمية في الشركة المبحوثة؟.واعتمدت الدراسة في عملية جمع البيانات على الاستبانة بوصفة أداة رئيسية لتحقيق الاهداف, والمقابلات الشخصية مع …

Technical Costing Based On Specification (Abcii) And Its Role In Reducing Costs: An Applied Study In The Leather Factory /Advanced Civilian Shoes Factory No.7, Amer Mansoor Hasoon

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

Given the inadequacy of the traditional cost systems applied in the economic entities, which do not take into account the non-financial variables, which are the essential core for pushing the economic entity towards success and leadership to keep pace with developments in the field of technology and the modern industrial and administrative business environment and in line with the constantly renewed requirements of customers due to flooding the market with various goods and services. Therefore, the research aimed to study and analyze the role of costing technology based on specifications (ABCII). In order to reduce production costs, the costing technology …

القياس المحاسبي للأنفاق المخصص للاستثمارات الخضراء – خطوة لتمويل ودعم رؤية العراق 2030 للاستدامة: دراسة تطبيقية في الشركات الصناعية العراقية, عبد الجبار علوان جبر

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

يهدف البحث الى بيان اسهام الشركات الصناعية في تمويل ودعم رؤية العراق للتنمية المستدامة 2030 ، من خلال القياس المحاسبي للنفقات الخضراء التي تستثمر فيها الشركات الصناعية، ومعرفة مقدار ما تنفقه تلك الشركات في الجوانب الاجتماعية والبيئية ذات الصلة بتحقيق اهداف التنمية المستدامة. ولتحقيق ذلك عمد الباحث الى تحليل البيانات المالية المنشورة للشركات الصناعية العراقية للسنوات ( 2015 – 2022 ) لتحديد وقياس عناصر الانفاق الاجتماعي المتعلق بالمزايا العينية للعاملين والمجتمع ، والانفاق البيئي على إدارة المخلفات والتخلص منها للمحافظة على البيئة، التي تشكل ابعاد الاستدامة ، واعتماد التحليل الاحصائي وفقاً لبرنامج(spss ) لمعرفة مستوى التأثير والعلاقة بين كل من …

سياسات التشغيل في العراق وتحديات النمو السكاني: دور الدولة والقطاع الخاص, هاني مالك عطشان

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

ان فهم التركيبة الديموغرافية والضغط السكاني امر بالغ الاهمية لأنه يؤثر على مختلف جوانب الحياة وله اثار مهمة على سوق العمل والنمو الاقتصادي , فزيادة مستمرة في حجم السكان مقابل ضعف الاستجابة يعني محدودية القدرة على التشغيل وعدم تغطيتها جغرافيا فضلا عن استمرار ارتفاع معدلات البطالة وغيرها من المشاكل الاقتصادية والاجتماعية. وعليه تناول هذا البحث موضوعة الضغط السكاني وتحديات سياسة التشغيل في الاقتصاد العراقي في ضل تزايد الاعداد الكبيرة لقوى العمل العراقية ولاسيما الشباب , حيث تم تسليط الضوء على هذه التحديات من خلال تحليل تطورات السكان وحجم قوة العمل العراقية , من جهة وتحليل الاختلال الهيكلي في سوق العمل …

أثر الإفصاح عن رأس المال الفكري على قيمة الشركة, محمد ديوان شنيبر الجابري, احمد ناصر عباس الدعمي

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

يهدف البحث الى بيان أثر الافصاح عن رأس المال الفكري على قيمة الشركة باستخدام مقياس Tobin’s Q، فضلاً عن بيان آلية حساب مستوى الإفصاح عن رأس المال الفكري باستخدام نماذج حسابية. ولأجل تحقيق اهداف البحث واختبار فرضياته فقد تم اختيار القطاعين الصناعي والمصرفي كمجتمع للبحث، وثلاث شركات من كل قطاع كعيِّنة للبحث وتمثلت الحدود الزمانية للبحث بالاعتماد على التقارير المنشورة لتلك الشركات للأعوام 2018 ، 2019 ، 2020. إذ تم بيان مدى افصاح الشركات عينة البحث عن رأس مالها الفكري عن طريق نماذج حسابية، وقد توصل البحث الى مجموعة من الاستنتاجات وكان أهمها: أن هنالك أثر للإفصاح عن رأس المال …

Britain’S Tea Shortage Scare A Sign Of Trouble Brewing, Nikolaos Valantasis Kanellos, Sarah Schiffling

Articles

The Red Sea supply chain crisis has exposed glaring weaknesses in global transport that pose big questions about how our economy will work moving forward.

Frontier Analysis Of The Container Ports In Taiwan During The Covid Pandemic, Sen-Kuei Kuo, Guo-Ya Gan, Hsuan-Shih Lee

Journal of Marine Science and Technology–Taiwan

The COVID-19 outbreak has severely impacted global trade and cultural exchanges. Among its impacts are those on the international container shipping market, which is directly related to the national economy and trade and has naturally been affected. This market was in the doldrums during the pandemic. In general, COVID-19 has severely constrained shipping industry development in various countries. To this end, this study analyzes the frontier changes in the efficiency development of Taiwan's international container ports by collecting realistic operational data of the major container ports during the pandemic and combining them with measurements of the Malmquist Productivity Index and …

Fostering A Safety Culture In Manufacturing Industry Through Safety Behavior: A Structural Equation Modelling Approach, Noor Aina Amirah, Nik Fadhilah Nik Him, Aamir Rashid, Rizwana Rasheed, Tengku Noor Zaliha, Asyraf Afthanorhan

Publications and Research

Creating a robust safety management system is crucial for fostering a culture of safety in the workplace, particularly in industries like manufacturing where improvements are still needed. This study aimed to assess the impact of safety behavior on safety culture within the manufacturing sector. Employing a quantitative approach, questionnaires were distributed to 342 employees in manufacturing firms during data collection. The collected data underwent analysis using Structural Equation Modeling through IBM-SPSS-AMOS 24.0 to test the proposed model. The study findings revealed that components of safety behavior, specifically safety compliance and safety leadership, have a significant influence on safety culture. This …