AU Supply Chain Expansion of Supply by High-Tech Tools Company Discussion
Description
The goal of this paper is to identify a new country for export of high-tech equipment manufactured by an American company and formulate a successful global supply chain management strategy.
Using the material developed for Weeks 1 through 5, write an eight- to ten-page recommendation to High-Tech Tools, Inc.s senior management advising them of a potential export country based on research conducted throughout this class. Your proposal should start with a one-page executive summary.
This is the scenario for your final paper
High-Tech Tools, Inc. is a company based in Otay Mesa, California. Among other high-tech equipment, the company specializes in manufacturing of the hand-held radar speed gun, a device used to measure the speed of moving objects. The radar speed gun is mostly utilized in law enforcement to measure the speed of moving vehicles. It is also often used in professional sport for measuring bowling speeds in cricket, speed of pitched baseballs, and speed of tennis serves. The company has seen a clear trend in the competitions exportation of similar goods around the world. As the manager of international logistics for this company, you have been asked by senior management to help identify a foreign country where the High-Tech Tools, Inc.s export sales of radar speed guns may become successful.
- Present an executive summary that identifies a new export country.
- Describe the benefits of exporting hi-tech equipment to the chosen country from the perspective of international trade theories and economic agreements.
- Explain any advantages or deficiencies in a transportation, communication, or utilities infrastructure in the selected country that may affect international logistics operations.
- Prepare an assessment of the supply chain strengths, weaknesses, and factors of competitive advantage existing in the chosen country.
- Recommend the sales contract terms related to the method of payment and the use of Incoterms® 2020 rules.
- Develop a transportation plan for moving goods efficiently and effectively, in an intermodal shipment from the manufacturing facility in Otay Mesa, California to the port of final destination in the chosen country.
- Explain your rationale for implementing the transportation plan.
- Conclude your proposal with an informed decision regarding exporting to the chosen country based on your presented data.
Must be eight to 10 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA StyleMust include a separate title page with the following:Title of paper in bold fontSpace should be between title and the rest of the information on the title page.
Students name
Name of institution (University)
Course name and number
Instructors name
Due date
Must utilize academic voice. See the Academic Voice (Links to an external site.) resource for additional guidance.
Must start with a one-page Executive Summary (Links to an external site.) and include a conclusion paragraph in the end of the paper that highlights the significance of your proposal.For assistance on writing Introductions & Conclusions (Links to an external site.) as well as Executive Summary (Links to an external site.) refer to the Writing Center (Links to an external site.)
Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
Must use at least six scholarly sources in addition to the course text
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