Deliverable Length: 

2-3 pages

PRMM Motors has been a popular engine company in Europe for several years, and it manufactures engines and components that range from engine blocks to gaskets. Its manufacturing plant has been in India for the past 10 years and ships the stock to its warehouse in Wolfsburg, Germany. Recently, the company has decided that it wants to reach the U.S. market because of increasing popularity of racing. It has approached SPI and explained the situation, and the company is looking for advice on the following: Should it keep 1 warehouse in Germany or      build an additional warehouse in the United States? What type of shipping method should be used, and why? What are cycle stock and safety stock? Should it      have either? What type of inventory management techniques      could the company use? 

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Grading Criteria

% of grade for this assignment

 

Should you keep one warehouse   in Germany or build an additional warehouse in the United   States?

20%

 

What type of shipping method   should you use, and why?

15%

 

What are cycle stock and safety   stock? Should you have either?

20%

 

What type of inventory management   techniques could you use?

15%

 

Report thesis is clearly defined   and supported with substantial, relevant information. Ideas are presented   logically and precisely. Conclusion is cogent and stimulating.

10%

 

At least three noncourse related   sources are used with proper APA citation and references

10%

 

The sentences are skillfully   constructed, effective, and varied. Words used are vivid, accurate, and   original. The writing is without serious flaws in grammar or mechanics. APA   conventions are consistently followed.

10%

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