distribution system

distribution system Assignment - GSD “ An executive can’t make the right compromise unless you first tell him what right is ” 1944, Alfred Sloan , Jr . GM Corporation, CEO. You have been approached by the GSD management team to optimize their distribution system . 1. Analyze the distribution process at GSD . For that a. Assess the “ current ” situation and quantify their “ current ” profit b. Suggest more optimal (better) approach (es) . c. Compare all these approaches. Conclude. 2. Run the sensitivity report . Come up with clear suggestions at an ( i.) operational ii.) tactical and iii.) s trategical levels that GSD should undertake in order to improve their profitability The following outline is suggested. 1. E xecutive summary 2. I ntroduction (brief background). 3. A nalysis based on 1. and especially 2. a bove 4. Conclusion Yo u should include in the document all table s needed to make your analysis clear. Make sure to gi ve the right time for the sensitivity analysis. Try to have your report the least technical possible yet rigorous and clear. You can include a n appendix that will include all additional information (more technical if needed) . A nalyze and model the distribution process and come up with well thought of suggestions for GSD in the short, medium and long term s . Each group should submit a report based on a word document as well as a detailed and well organized ex cel file . T he word doc ument HAS to be self sufficient i.e. it is possible that I send these to be corrected by consulting partners , to whom I will explain the limited time and scope of the case . The Excel file will be only used to check your technical abilities