Academic Writing (Assignment).

• Study any of the logistics information issues applicable in industry today that you are familiar with and do an analysis as though you are a consultant reporting to senior executives of the company about the feasibility of that information system. This assignment is designed to give individual students an opportunity to be creative and utilize some of the concepts of this subject. Students individually must identify an issue related to Information Systems and how it effects the organization or government today. Examples of topic may include (but not limited to): • Design an LIS for a chemical/oil and gas industry • Design Issues pertaining to LIS in virtual environment • Collaborative Planning, Forecasting and Replenishment (CPFR) design • Big data analysis in retail supply chain • RFID applications in port operation • Technology standards applicable to logistics sectors • Emergence of Service Oriented Architecture in supply chain management • Cloud computing applications in logistics and supply chain management • Innovative design for airport luggage handling and tracking • Design an information system for better cargo management • Drones applications into logistics – feasibility study MARKING CRITERIA Quality of Material Clarity of reasoning and writing, organization of material, Style and Expression, Format of The report. Quality of Content Concepts, Industry and academic Journal paper review, Industrial application scan, Design Strategy, Technology implementation, Analysis, Results and Implications, Relevant Arguments discussed, Quality of Inferences made. References Recent Relevant Sources Cited, Correct Referencing using Harvard style Additional information: • The assessment must be Harvard referenced, typed, Arial 12 font, 1.5 spaced and delivered in a business style report.