Assignment Directions This assignment assesses CO-2, 4. Overview: In this milestone, you’ll finalize the inventory strategy for your selected company/product. Using logistics principles and your Week 1 proposal, recommend one primary inventory model. Support your recommendation by: Comparing two models and selecting one (e.g., JIT vs. EOQ) Explaining cost trade-offs, demand risk, service expectations Assessing warehouse, lead time, and transportation implications Including a short table or chart to clarify model logic or cost comparison Submission Requirements: Submit a Word document (two to three pages, double-spaced) Include one visual element (table, chart, or model sketch) APA-style citations if outside sources are used Criteria Excellent (5) Good (4) Satisfactory (3) Needs Improvement (2) Unsatisfactory (1) Model Comparison & Selection Clearly compares at least two inventory models (e.g., JIT vs. EOQ) with strong justification for the chosen model; selection aligns with company context and logistics principles. Compares two models and provides a reasonable justification; minor gaps in detail or context. Compares models with limited analysis or unclear rationale for choice. Mentions models but lacks meaningful comparison or justification. No clear comparison or selection of inventory model. Cost, Demand & Service Trade-offs Thoroughly analyzes cost implications, demand variability, and service-level expectations; demonstrates strong understanding of trade-offs. Addresses all three areas with generally sound reasoning but limited depth in one. Covers most trade-offs but analysis is basic or partially developed. Mentions trade-offs with minimal explanation or errors in logic. Does not address trade-offs or shows major misunderstanding. Operational Implications (Warehouse, Lead Time, Transportation) Effectively connects inventory decisions to warehouse design, lead time, and transportation; demonstrates system-level thinking. Addresses most operational factors with minor gaps or limited depth. Provides basic discussion of operations; lacks clear linkage to inventory strategy. Mentions operational factors without explaining impact. Omits or misrepresents operational implications. Visual Element (Table, Chart, or Model) Includes a clear, accurate, and informative visual that enhances understanding of model logic or cost comparison. Includes a relevant visual with minor clarity or labeling issues. Includes a basic visual with limited explanatory value. Visual is incomplete, unclear, or poorly formatted. No visual included. Clarity, Organization & Professionalism Writing is well-organized, concise, and professional; follows APA style where applicable; free of major errors. Mostly clear and organized; minor style or grammar issues. Understandable but uneven flow or frequent minor errors. Disorganized or unclear writing; significant errors. Unclear or unprofessional submission; fails to meet basic academic standards. Be sure to review the following prior to submitting your assignment: