Staryer BUS430 week 5 discussions

"Fast Food Franchise" Please respond to the following:

• Choose two fast food franchises, such as McDonalds and Burger King, and examine their facility layouts. Compare and contrast both food franchises, and discuss the differences in their layouts.
• Evaluate how each of the layouts enhance or hinder productivity and the customer experience. Support your answer.

"Evaluating Supply Chain Performance" Please respond to the following:

• From the e-Activity, choose a company that sells a service or a product. Evaluate its supply chain performance effectiveness in terms of responsiveness, technology, and customer-related measures.
• Determine at least three areas of effectiveness and three areas of deficiencies that can impact the competitive position of the company you chose in Part 1 of this discussion. Suggest ways the deficiencies can be improved. Provide at least two examples to support your answer.