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Research Project 2 1)Describe the Seven Rs approach to the modern understanding of logistics

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Research Project 2

1)Describe the Seven Rs approach to the modern understanding of logistics.
2)Distinguish between macrologistics and micrologistics.
3)Distinguish between procurement logistics, production logistics, and
distribution logistics.
4)Describe examples of organizational logistics structures.
5)Explain the concept of logistics systems.
6)Prepare a job description for a transport planning manager.

These Learning objectives are based on chapter 2 and 3 of the coursebook;
Gleissner, H. & Femerling, J. Logistics. Springer, 2012.
ISBN 978-3-319-01768-6    ISBN 978-3-319-01769-3 (eBook)

 Instructions:
* You must find a minimum of five peer-reviewed, scholarly articles
from academic journals.
* You will select a key concept and explain what you have learned from
the research.
* Your Research Project should be a 4 to 6 page paper (1000 Words)
excluding
*Cover Page and References.
* Abstract - What is the thesis (primary reason for writing) of the
paper? What are the major points to be covered? What conclusion is
developed from the work?
* Discussion Section - will provide an in-depth discussion of your key
concept that synthesizes your research.  This synthesis will compare
and contrast critical ideas from each source as well as the course
materials.  Cite in-text references in support of each point you make
in the paper in APA format. You should have a least three critical
ideas or arguments garnered from the research that are not in the
course materials.  These will be APA level two headings.  There should
be a minimum of 5 references from separate substantive resources.
Relate the key concept to your personal experience or observation as
either an employee or customer and how it might be applied in a
real-world situation.  This section is also an APA level two heading.
* Conclusion Statement - restates the thesis, summarizes the arguments
and restates the conclusion.
* References - provide your references in APA format