SSIE 510 Enterprise Systems Engineering SUMMER 2021 Homework # 1 Due: June 7th, 2021, 5:00 PM EST Question #1 For each of the following areas, list and explain how at-least three major trends occurring since 2010 have radically changed them. In each case, elaborate with examples how the advances impacted the industries (a) Food and Beverage (F&B) (b) Transportation. How has COVID-19 impacted them? Please limit your answers to 7 pages (Max: 25 Points) Question #2 COVID-19 pandemic is a health crisis that has leaders across the world grappling with the well- being and livelihoods of their communities. Capital projects have been hit particularly hard, with worker absences, supply-chain disruptions, and deteriorating investor confidence taking a toll. Although many projects will continue—in fact, research suggests that despite economic headwinds, $8 trillion in capital delivery is expected to continue throughout 2020— two primary challenges that have emerged, all requiring new levels of agility from project owners: Fluctuating guidance and restrictions. Policies put in place to flatten the coronavirus curve have already disrupted the availability of labor, materials, and equipment, and are likely to continue doing so even as they ease. Cash and working capital. Resources will be increasingly scarce as the markets and economy falter and then recover, and a challenge that may be compounded by low cash reserves. With specific examples, outline some of the strategies that project managers can apply to successfully counter these challenges in a domain of your choice (other than supply chain and logistics). Please limit your answers to 7 pages (Max: 25 Points) Question #3 As we continue to learn more about Covid19, we are realizing that it is a public health issue that is affecting everyone in the world and in US. In this ongoing pandemic, the public health occupies a unique position in our society, its contributions to mitigate the problem and to lead the fight are evident. Discuss the role of a System Science and Industrial Engineering in public health? What are some of the functions and roles that SSIE graduates can undertake? Also, discuss the challenges and barriers. Please limit your answers to 7 pages (Max: 25 Points) Question #4 The COVID-19 event has struck various industries, but not all to the same level of damage. Industries such as auto, travel, consumer goods, electronics and retail have been profoundly impacted. The emphasis on driving production efficiency, strong yield, and high first pass quality is even more important as many enterprises have reduced capacity utilization due to staffing limitations. Without a doubt, enterprises have an arduous task ahead of them to recover from this viral outbreak. However, there needs to be substantial discussion on how to prevent the next unpredictable tidal wave from having the same impact. With examples and a case study, please outline how do we design for “Resiliency” in supply chain and logistics. What are the resiliency elements? What are some of the short term challenges in that journey and long term gains? How do you see the impact in 3-5 years from now in supply chain and logistics? Please limit your answers to 7 pages (Max: 25 Points) Note: 1. Your team’s response should be presented in the form of a report that is both concise and comprehensive (not to exceed the page limit mentioned above - inclusive of figures - double spaced - 12 point Arial – one inch page margins). 2. Please upload electronic final version through Turnitin by June, 07th, 2021 by 5:00 PM EST, one per team. 3. This homework represents 10% of the total points allocated for this course. Each member of a group would get the same points. I am assuming that all members of a group would contribute equally to its success (unless notified in writing by a member of the group). 4. Please specify clearly any assumptions that you make and list all references used. 5. Use figures and flowcharts when needed. 6. Please contact instructor with any questions that you may have (
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