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These are some recommendations derived from the review of the first batch
of assignments you have submitted:

1. Use the provided template. Avoid losing points due to formatting errors.

2. Follow the structure recommended in the syllabus. This is consistent
with APA style guidelines.

3. Ensure that the introduction contains a thesis derived from the
learnings you have acquired after working with the case study. Make the
thesis broader, using the case study as example to illustrate it If you
need help creating a thesis, use any of the free online thesis generators
to assist you.

4. Make sure the conclusion circles back to the thesis.

5. Create your own essay titles. The title should refer to the content of
the essay. Do not copy the case study title.

A final point: Bear in mind that the case studies are not directly linked
to the content of the book. They have been selected to complement the
reading and challenge you to think critically under simulated business
conditions.

Please do not hesitate to ask questions.

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This week's case study requires a basic understanding of the Vendor
Management Inventory (VMI) concept. Those unfamiliar with it should find a
source to understand how VMI functions.

You can look at two opportunities to consider VMI for W'Up. Upstream and
downstream.

W'Up can work with its glass vendors to establish a VMI solution for the
new empty bottles. The vendors' job is to ensure the plant has the glass
needed to produce every batch of soft drink planned. This would be the
upstream opportunity.

On the other hand, W'Up can implement a VMI solution with its distributors
and retailers by placing inventory in their facilities at W'Up's risk. This
would be the downstream opportunity.

This type of supply chain collaboration requires information sharing among
the participants. This seems to be an obstacle in this situation, as the
different players have their own ideas about protecting data they obtain
from their clients.

Here is a suggested path to assist Mr. Mehra, with a focus on the
downstream opportunity:

1. Estimate the current inventory level of product every month by using
information from Exhibits 4 and 5.

2. Estimate the possible impact of implementing VMI over the figures
obtained from the first calculation. To accomplish this, one can make
assumptions on the number of inventory-days that could be reduced in every
stage of the flow. A moderate scenario may be the elimination of one
inventory-day per stage (excluding pipeline). A more aggressive scenario
could be taking two inventory-days off the cost. One can also consider the
possible elimination of W'Up's depots, as their own inventory can be staged
at the distributors' facilities.

3. Estimate the savings resulting for every scenario in the cost of
inventory.

With this information at hand, Mr. Mehra can initiate a campaign to
convince his management to shift to a VMI solution and persuade the other
members downstream to collaborate in the VMI process by opening the
information box in exchange for a higher profit margin.

You are encouraged to create your own approach, as long as you provide
meaningful advice to Mr. Mehra, while demonstrating critical thinking and
numerical analysis. Simply writing about the subject and offering only
vague recommendations is not acceptable at this course level.

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 1. Essays must be structured observing APA (6th edition) style.
 1. Every essay must have a standard cover page as per template
 included in Appendix A.
 2. The essay must have an introductory paragraph that provides the
 reader with a short summary of the content of the essay and states a
 thesis.
 3. The second part of the essay must contain a summary of the case
 study. A reference to the source, observing APA (6th edition) style
 citation, must be included.
 4. The third part of the essay must state and address every one of
 the questions listed with the Case Study. The narrative must be objective
 and supported by evidence, references, or experience, as appropriate.
 5. The fourth part of every essay must have the writers’ conclusion.
 This section should recap the content of the essay and circle back to the
 thesis presented in the introduction. The conclusion section
should not add
 new content to the essay.
 6. The final section must contain list the references cited in the
 essay. These are to follow APA (6th edition) guidelines.
 2. Essays must have no less than 1,200 words of original content. This
 word count excludes cover page, background paragraphs, references, titles,
 graphs, and tables. Originality will be tested electronically.
 3. Exhibits, such as diagrams, tables, and charts, can be appended to
 the essay. They must be numbered and titled. The text of the essay must
 have references to each exhibit with clear explanations, meaning, and
 purpose.
 4. Language used in essays must be impersonal and follow academic and
 business style. Avoid:
 1. Personal references of any sort (I, me, mine, my, we, ours, you,
 yours, etc.)
 2. Clichés, vague, and colloquial expressions, as well as unsupported
 generalizations.
 3. Syntax, grammar, and spelling errors.
 5. Statements and opinions must be supported with evidence, references,
 or experience.