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Government unveils Amazon Fund’s strategic plan,
guidelines
Murillo Camarotto . Murillo Camarotto.

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FULL TEXT
The Ministry of the Environment and the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) announced on Tuesday the strategic plan

and guidelines for the use of funds from the Amazon Fund for the next two years. The document was presented after a

meeting of the Amazon Fund Guidance Committee in Brasília.

The idea is for the fund to support projects that seek to reverse a series of trends identified in the Action Plan for the

Prevention and Control of Deforestation in the Legal Amazon (PPCDAm), which was relaunched last month by the current

administration.

These trends include the internalization of deforestation, with the invasion of public lands; the re-concentration of

deforestation in large contiguous areas; the reduction of governance capacity in indigenous lands, protected areas, and

settlements; and an increase in forest degradation. An intensification of illegal deforestation in production chains has also

been identified.

"In the context of the new guidelines and priorities for the biennium, the Amazon Fund will play a central role in supporting

the efforts needed to reverse the new deforestation trends identified in the plan," the document released Tuesday states.

In light of the trends presented, it has been determined that the priority topics for the fund’s performance over the next 24

months will focus on development activities related to traditional communities and family farming, and the restoration and

conservation of public forests, in addition to land regularization.

Other priorities include improving deforestation control in private areas registered in the Rural Environment Registry (CAR)

and supporting sustainable productive activities "by promoting opportunities and economic instruments that help reduce

illegal deforestation."

Frozen during the Bolsonaro administration, the Amazon Fund has been reactivated. The instrument currently has funds

donated by the governments of Germany and Norway. New contributions have also been pledged by the United States, the

United Kingdom, Switzerland, and the European Union.

DETAILS

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Location: Brazil

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**Title of Paper in Bold Centered**

Student Name

American Public University

COURSE####: Course Title

Instructor Name

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Executive Summary

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**Company History**

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**Products and or Services**

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**Operations**

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**Vision**

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**Mission Statement**

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**Corporate Values & Culture**

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**Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities, & Threats (SWOT) Analysis**

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**Competition**

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**Management team/Leadership**

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**Financial Outlook**

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**Strategies**

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Lastname, O. (2010). Online journal using DOI or digital object identifier.
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Government unveils Amazon Fund’s strategic plan,
guidelines
Murillo Camarotto . Murillo Camarotto.

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FULL TEXT
The Ministry of the Environment and the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) announced on Tuesday the strategic plan

and guidelines for the use of funds from the Amazon Fund for the next two years. The document was presented after a

meeting of the Amazon Fund Guidance Committee in Brasília.

The idea is for the fund to support projects that seek to reverse a series of trends identified in the Action Plan for the

Prevention and Control of Deforestation in the Legal Amazon (PPCDAm), which was relaunched last month by the current

administration.

These trends include the internalization of deforestation, with the invasion of public lands; the re-concentration of

deforestation in large contiguous areas; the reduction of governance capacity in indigenous lands, protected areas, and

settlements; and an increase in forest degradation. An intensification of illegal deforestation in production chains has also

been identified.

"In the context of the new guidelines and priorities for the biennium, the Amazon Fund will play a central role in supporting

the efforts needed to reverse the new deforestation trends identified in the plan," the document released Tuesday states.

In light of the trends presented, it has been determined that the priority topics for the fund’s performance over the next 24

months will focus on development activities related to traditional communities and family farming, and the restoration and

conservation of public forests, in addition to land regularization.

Other priorities include improving deforestation control in private areas registered in the Rural Environment Registry (CAR)

and supporting sustainable productive activities "by promoting opportunities and economic instruments that help reduce

illegal deforestation."

Frozen during the Bolsonaro administration, the Amazon Fund has been reactivated. The instrument currently has funds

donated by the governments of Germany and Norway. New contributions have also been pledged by the United States, the

United Kingdom, Switzerland, and the European Union.

DETAILS

Subject: Trends; Deforestation

Location: Brazil

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**## APA_7th_Template-Week4StrategicPlan.docx**

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| — | — |
| Running head: GUIDED IMAGERY AND PROGRESSIVE MUSCLE RELAXATION | 2 |

1

**Title of Paper in Bold Centered**

Student Name

American Public University

COURSE####: Course Title

Instructor Name

Due Date

Executive Summary

Begin typing your executive summary paragraph here. This paragraph should not be indented. It should range between 150 and 250 words. After typing your abstract there should be a page break and the body of the paper will begin on the next page. This should be accurate, nonevaluative, readable, and concise. This is the most important single paragraph in this paper. Tell the reader what the paper will do. This paper will analyze xyz….

**Name of Company**

**Company Overview (stock ticker symbol)**

Hit the tab key one time to begin the main body of the paper. The paragraphs of the main document are indented. The computer will wrap your text for you based upon the margin settings established by this document template. It is not necessary for you to hit the Enter or return key at the end of a line of text. Only hit the enter key (one time) when you reach the end of a paragraph.

Then hit the tab key to indent and then continue typing the paper. In APA any source that you use in your paper must have an in-text citation. In APA these citations include the author’s last name and the year of the publication in parentheses (Name, Year). Comment by Dr. C: Make sure your margins are set to 1’ all around and Times New Roman 12-point font.

Then hit the tab key to indent and then continue typing the paper. In APA any source that you use in your paper must have an in-text citation. In APA these citations include the author’s last name and the year of the publication in parentheses (Barrett, 2002). If the source you are using does not identify an author, use a shortened version of the source title rather than the author name (“E-Portfolios for Education,” 2006). Comment by Dr. Chambers: Pay attention to proper in-text references. If you have questions on certain references, outside of a book, revisit the APA Owl website.

https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/02/
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/03/

**Company History**

Begin typing here…….

**Products and or Services**

Begin typing here……

**Operations**

Begin typing here…….

**Vision**

Begin typing here…….

**Mission Statement**

Begin typing here…….

**Corporate Values & Culture**

Begin typing here…….

**Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities, & Threats (SWOT) Analysis**

Begin typing here…….

**Competition**

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**Management team/Leadership**

Begin typing here…….

**Financial Outlook**

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**Strategies**

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**Conclusion** Comment by Dr. C: Conclusion does not go on separate page; follows essay body.

Begin to summarize the main points of your topic in three to five sentences. The conclusion of your paper should re-phrase the points of what your reader should be left remembering, nothing new, concise and to the point.

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Lastname, O. (2010). Online journal using DOI or digital object identifier.
_Main Online Journal_

_Name_, Vol#(Issue#), 159-192. doi: 10.1000/182

Lastname, W. (2009). If there is no DOI use the URL of the main website referenced.
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Government unveils Amazon Fund’s strategic plan,
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Murillo Camarotto . Murillo Camarotto.

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FULL TEXT
The Ministry of the Environment and the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) announced on Tuesday the strategic plan

and guidelines for the use of funds from the Amazon Fund for the next two years. The document was presented after a

meeting of the Amazon Fund Guidance Committee in Brasília.

The idea is for the fund to support projects that seek to reverse a series of trends identified in the Action Plan for the

Prevention and Control of Deforestation in the Legal Amazon (PPCDAm), which was relaunched last month by the current

administration.

These trends include the internalization of deforestation, with the invasion of public lands; the re-concentration of

deforestation in large contiguous areas; the reduction of governance capacity in indigenous lands, protected areas, and

settlements; and an increase in forest degradation. An intensification of illegal deforestation in production chains has also

been identified.

"In the context of the new guidelines and priorities for the biennium, the Amazon Fund will play a central role in supporting

the efforts needed to reverse the new deforestation trends identified in the plan," the document released Tuesday states.

In light of the trends presented, it has been determined that the priority topics for the fund’s performance over the next 24

months will focus on development activities related to traditional communities and family farming, and the restoration and

conservation of public forests, in addition to land regularization.

Other priorities include improving deforestation control in private areas registered in the Rural Environment Registry (CAR)

and supporting sustainable productive activities "by promoting opportunities and economic instruments that help reduce

illegal deforestation."

Frozen during the Bolsonaro administration, the Amazon Fund has been reactivated. The instrument currently has funds

donated by the governments of Germany and Norway. New contributions have also been pledged by the United States, the

United Kingdom, Switzerland, and the European Union.

DETAILS

Subject: Trends; Deforestation

Location: Brazil

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**## APA_7th_Template-Week4StrategicPlan.docx**

| | |
| — | — |
| Running head: GUIDED IMAGERY AND PROGRESSIVE MUSCLE RELAXATION | 2 |

1

**Title of Paper in Bold Centered**

Student Name

American Public University

COURSE####: Course Title

Instructor Name

Due Date

Executive Summary

Begin typing your executive summary paragraph here. This paragraph should not be indented. It should range between 150 and 250 words. After typing your abstract there should be a page break and the body of the paper will begin on the next page. This should be accurate, nonevaluative, readable, and concise. This is the most important single paragraph in this paper. Tell the reader what the paper will do. This paper will analyze xyz….

**Name of Company**

**Company Overview (stock ticker symbol)**

Hit the tab key one time to begin the main body of the paper. The paragraphs of the main document are indented. The computer will wrap your text for you based upon the margin settings established by this document template. It is not necessary for you to hit the Enter or return key at the end of a line of text. Only hit the enter key (one time) when you reach the end of a paragraph.

Then hit the tab key to indent and then continue typing the paper. In APA any source that you use in your paper must have an in-text citation. In APA these citations include the author’s last name and the year of the publication in parentheses (Name, Year). Comment by Dr. C: Make sure your margins are set to 1’ all around and Times New Roman 12-point font.

Then hit the tab key to indent and then continue typing the paper. In APA any source that you use in your paper must have an in-text citation. In APA these citations include the author’s last name and the year of the publication in parentheses (Barrett, 2002). If the source you are using does not identify an author, use a shortened version of the source title rather than the author name (“E-Portfolios for Education,” 2006). Comment by Dr. Chambers: Pay attention to proper in-text references. If you have questions on certain references, outside of a book, revisit the APA Owl website.

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## **Overview**

In this assignment, you will analyze three healthcare scenarios using external analysis concepts to identify key issues and determine which are most significant.

## **Scenarios**

**Scenario 1: A Generational Shift**

You are the Director of Strategy at Summit Health System. Over the past year, your organization has noticed a steady decline in primary care visits among patients ages 18–40. Internal data shows that primary care visits in this group have dropped by 15%, no-show rates for younger patients have increased, and preventive care utilization is declining.

At the same time, new competitors are entering your market. A national app-based provider now offers 24/7 virtual visits, same-day prescriptions, and AI-supported symptom checking. Other organizations in your region are also beginning to offer "digital-first" health plans that prioritize virtual care, and social media advertising for these services emphasizes speed, convenience, and "no waiting rooms."

Summit Health has a limited telehealth platform with restricted hours and no AI-supported tools for patient interaction. Fortunately for now, satisfaction scores are strong among older patients, but there is declining engagement among younger ones.

Additional data complicates the situation. Overall patient volume at Summit Health has remained stable due to growth in older populations, and revenue has not yet declined significantly. Some physicians see digital care as low-quality, while others believe Summit's system is falling behind. Some executives believe this is a temporary trend driven by convenience and marketing, while others argue this represents a fundamental shift in how younger patients access care. Leadership has not taken a unified approach to addressing the trend. Some departments are experimenting with limited digital options while others continue traditional care models without changes.

**Scenario 2: Respiratory Surge**

You are the Director of Strategy at Oakridge Regional Medical Center. Over the past three weeks, emergency department visits for respiratory symptoms have increased by 24%. Patients are presenting with coughing, shortness of breath, and fatigue, and several cases have progressed rapidly, requiring ICU admission within 24 hours. ICU capacity has reached 88%, and respiratory therapy staff are reporting unusually high demand.

Two developments may be connected to the surge. A large manufacturing plant in your service area experienced an equipment failure that released airborne irritants into the surrounding community, affecting several nearby neighborhoods. At the same time, the county health department has issued an advisory about a possible seasonal respiratory illness that appears to be spreading earlier and more aggressively than expected. It is unclear whether the surge is caused by environmental exposure, an emerging illness, a combination of both, or something else.

Internally, the situation is becoming increasingly strained. Emergency and ICU teams are pushing for immediate action, including diverting patients and increasing staffing. Some physicians believe those teams are overreacting and argue that more data is needed before changing operations. Communication between departments has become inconsistent, with different units responding in different ways and some departments even creating their own informal workarounds rather than following system-wide protocols. Frontline staff reports confusion about procedures and growing frustration.

At the leadership level, disagreement is escalating, and leadership has not yet issued a system-wide directive on how departments should respond. Operations leaders are focused on capacity and staffing shortages, clinical leaders are divided on the cause and severity of the issue, finance leaders are concerned about rising costs and potential disruption to scheduled procedures, and the executive team has not reached consensus on whether this is a temporary spike or the beginning of a larger crisis.

**Scenario 3: Technology Failure**

You are the Director of Strategy at Meridian Health System. One morning, multiple hospitals across your system begin reporting system failures. Within hours, it becomes clear that a major third-party technology platform used for electronic health records, scheduling, and billing has gone offline. Patient records are inaccessible across all facilities, lab and imaging results are delayed or unavailable, registration and scheduling systems are down, and staff are documenting care on paper and creating workarounds. By the afternoon, national news outlets report that the vendor is experiencing a widespread system failure affecting hospitals across multiple states. No timeline for recovery has been provided.

The situation is escalating rapidly. Emergency departments are experiencing delays in triage and treatment. Some procedures have been postponed due to missing information, and staff are frustrated and unsure which processes to follow. Patients are beginning to question whether it is safe to receive care.

Regulatory agencies are requesting updates on patient safety. A competing hospital in your region has publicly stated that its systems remain fully operational. Media coverage is increasing, raising concerns about health system reliability, and cybersecurity experts suggest the outage may be related to a coordinated attack, though this has not been confirmed.

Internally, IT leaders believe the issue will be resolved quickly once the vendor restores service. Clinical leaders are concerned about patient safety and are calling for immediate operational changes, but operations leaders are focused on maintaining throughput and minimizing disruption. Finance leaders are worried about billing interruptions and revenue loss. Different facilities within the Meridian Health System have begun responding in different ways, with some canceling procedures and others continuing operations as planned. Leadership has not yet communicated a consistent system-wide response, leading to uncertainty across teams.

## **Instructions**

In a paper of 3 to 4 pages total (about one page per scenario), please complete the following for each scenario above:

1. Evaluate 2-3 key external trends or issues in the scenario, including how they are likely to develop over time and their potential impact on the organization.
2. Prioritize the most significant issue based on its potential impact and likelihood of continuing, supported by evidence from the scenario.
3. Present analyses using logical organization and proper grammar and mechanics, including utilization of references and in-text citations in proper SWS format.

This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the [Library site](https://library.strayer.edu/sws) for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:

– Evaluate external issues and their significance for a healthcare organization based on their potential impact.

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Tech Coast Angels Pitch Session Capital Project Analysis – CLO 3, CLO 6

During the first few weeks, you virtually attended the Tech Coast Angels, Orange County (TCA

OC) Pitch Screening or watched a previously recorded pitch session.

In a 4-6-page, APA-formatted paper, answer the following prompts:

● Write a 3-4 paragraph (200-250 word) reflection on the pitch session, including what was

interesting, what was different from your expectations, etc. Make sure to include a

one-paragraph overview on each of the companies that pitched to TCA, with an emphasis

on how the project the company was launching (or how the launch went if already

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● What two takeaways from the pitch session did you have (identify the takeaway and

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● Choose one of the companies that pitched to the Tech Coast Angels, and analyze that

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● Finally, for the chosen company, review the project information that was provided during

the pitch and history, and provide an analysis of the financials that you would give to the

owner if you were one of the TCA members, including but not limited to (dependent on

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o Based on the reported financials and requests, analyze the current financial

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resolution to any challenges you identify (we understand this might be limited

based upon the pitch).

▪ Identify any variables that if not met would severely hinder the company’s

survival.

o What risks do you see in both the immediate and 1-2-year timeframe (minimum

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Make sure you bring in examples that you know of, and integrate at least two (2) peer-reviewed

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| **Turnitin™** | |
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| **Assignment 2 of 2:**<br>**Nelson Fabricators sells a portable EKG machine. The sales manager requires a weekly forecast of the portable EKG machine so that he can schedule production. The manager uses exponential smoothing with α = 0.30.**<br>**Data template:** [**EKG Machines – Week 2 Assignment 2 template.xlsx**](https://navigate.nu.edu/content/enforced/11242-SCM630-020416-Master/EKG%20Machines%20-%20Week%202%20Assignment%202%20template.xlsx)<br>**1. Forecast the number of machines at the end of week 17.**<br>**2. Calculate the bias and MAD.**<br>**3. Recreate your forecast with α = 0.70. Compare the MAD to your previous answer. Which forecast is better?**<br>**4. Using SOLVER, compute the forecast with the minimum MAD by changing α. What characteristic of the data directly influences your optimal answer? Briefly discuss the benefit of optimizing α.**<br>**Provide your solution and responses in the attached template, using ONLY the space provided.** |
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**Week Two Assignment 2**

**![](https://www.sweetstudy.com/questions/business-finance-operations-management-week-two-assignment-2-instructions)**

## image1.png

**## EKGMachines-Week2Assignment2.xlsx**

## Sheet1

| | | | | | | | |
| — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nelson Fabricators — portable EKG machines |

| | Alpha (a) = | 0.58 | | Note: Starting condition impacts solution. See SOLVER to verify. |
| Week | Actual Production | Forecast | | Error | Abs Error |
| 1 | 434 | 434 | | | | | Assumption for initial conditions |
| 2 | 613 | 434 | | -179 | 179 |
| 3 | 640 | 537 | | -103 | 103 |
| 4 | 531 | 596 | | 65 | 65 |
| 5 | 758 | 559 | | -199 | 199 |
| 6 | 711 | 673 | | -38 | 38 |
| 7 | 790 | 695 | | -95 | 95 |
| 8 | 807 | 750 | | -57 | 57 |
| 9 | 646 | 783 | | 137 | 137 |
| 10 | 714 | 704 | | -10 | 10 |
| 11 | 881 | 710 | | -171 | 171 |
| 12 | 746 | 808 | | 62 | 62 |
| 13 | 702 | 772 | | 70 | 70 |
| 14 | 945 | 732 | | -213 | 213 |
| 15 | 977 | 854 | | -123 | 123 |
| 16 | 750 | 925 | | 175 | 175 |
| 17 | | |
| | | | | Bias | MAD |
| | | | a = 0.3 | | | (was =average(f7…f21) |
| | | | a = 0.7 | | | (was =average(f7…f21) |
| | | | a = optimal |
| | | ANSWERS: | | There is an upward trend in the data, so a higher alpha is more responsive to this trend. (A trend-adjusted method would be even better.) |
| | | | | Optimization provides the alpha which mimizing your historical forecasting error, and therefore is assumed to provide the best future forecast (assuming the underlying conditions remain the same as before). |

EKG Machines

Nelson Fabricators

Actual Production 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 434 613 640 531 758 711 790 807 646 714 881 746 702 945 977 750 Forecast 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 434 434 537 596 559 673 695 750 783 704 710 808 772 732 854 925 0

Week

Machines Produced

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**## EKGMachines-Week2Assignment2.xlsx**

## Sheet1

| | | | | | | | |
| — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nelson Fabricators — portable EKG machines |

| | Alpha (a) = | 0.58 | | Note: Starting condition impacts solution. See SOLVER to verify. |
| Week | Actual Production | Forecast | | Error | Abs Error |
| 1 | 434 | 434 | | | | | Assumption for initial conditions |
| 2 | 613 | 434 | | -179 | 179 |
| 3 | 640 | 537 | | -103 | 103 |
| 4 | 531 | 596 | | 65 | 65 |
| 5 | 758 | 559 | | -199 | 199 |
| 6 | 711 | 673 | | -38 | 38 |
| 7 | 790 | 695 | | -95 | 95 |
| 8 | 807 | 750 | | -57 | 57 |
| 9 | 646 | 783 | | 137 | 137 |
| 10 | 714 | 704 | | -10 | 10 |
| 11 | 881 | 710 | | -171 | 171 |
| 12 | 746 | 808 | | 62 | 62 |
| 13 | 702 | 772 | | 70 | 70 |
| 14 | 945 | 732 | | -213 | 213 |
| 15 | 977 | 854 | | -123 | 123 |
| 16 | 750 | 925 | | 175 | 175 |
| 17 | | |
| | | | | Bias | MAD |
| | | | a = 0.3 | | | (was =average(f7…f21) |
| | | | a = 0.7 | | | (was =average(f7…f21) |
| | | | a = optimal |
| | | ANSWERS: | | There is an upward trend in the data, so a higher alpha is more responsive to this trend. (A trend-adjusted method would be even better.) |
| | | | | Optimization provides the alpha which mimizing your historical forecasting error, and therefore is assumed to provide the best future forecast (assuming the underlying conditions remain the same as before). |

EKG Machines

Nelson Fabricators

Actual Production 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 434 613 640 531 758 711 790 807 646 714 881 746 702 945 977 750 Forecast 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 434 434 537 596 559 673 695 750 783 704 710 808 772 732 854 925 0

Week

Machines Produced

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## image2.png

**## WeekTwoAssignment2InstructionsHM.docx**

| | |
| — | — |
| |
| **Turnitin™** | |
| **This assignment will be submitted to Turnitin™.** |
| **Instructions** | |
| **Assignment 2 of 2:**<br>**Nelson Fabricators sells a portable EKG machine. The sales manager requires a weekly forecast of the portable EKG machine so that he can schedule production. The manager uses exponential smoothing with α = 0.30.**<br>**Data template:** [**EKG Machines – Week 2 Assignment 2 template.xlsx**](https://navigate.nu.edu/content/enforced/11242-SCM630-020416-Master/EKG%20Machines%20-%20Week%202%20Assignment%202%20template.xlsx)<br>**1. Forecast the number of machines at the end of week 17.**<br>**2. Calculate the bias and MAD.**<br>**3. Recreate your forecast with α = 0.70. Compare the MAD to your previous answer. Which forecast is better?**<br>**4. Using SOLVER, compute the forecast with the minimum MAD by changing α. What characteristic of the data directly influences your optimal answer? Briefly discuss the benefit of optimizing α.**<br>**Provide your solution and responses in the attached template, using ONLY the space provided.** |
| | |
| |

**Week Two Assignment 2**

**![](https://www.sweetstudy.com/questions/business-finance-operations-management-week-two-assignment-2-instructions)**

## image1.png

**## EKGMachines-Week2Assignment2.xlsx**

## Sheet1

| | | | | | | | |
| — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nelson Fabricators — portable EKG machines |

| | Alpha (a) = | 0.58 | | Note: Starting condition impacts solution. See SOLVER to verify. |
| Week | Actual Production | Forecast | | Error | Abs Error |
| 1 | 434 | 434 | | | | | Assumption for initial conditions |
| 2 | 613 | 434 | | -179 | 179 |
| 3 | 640 | 537 | | -103 | 103 |
| 4 | 531 | 596 | | 65 | 65 |
| 5 | 758 | 559 | | -199 | 199 |
| 6 | 711 | 673 | | -38 | 38 |
| 7 | 790 | 695 | | -95 | 95 |
| 8 | 807 | 750 | | -57 | 57 |
| 9 | 646 | 783 | | 137 | 137 |
| 10 | 714 | 704 | | -10 | 10 |
| 11 | 881 | 710 | | -171 | 171 |
| 12 | 746 | 808 | | 62 | 62 |
| 13 | 702 | 772 | | 70 | 70 |
| 14 | 945 | 732 | | -213 | 213 |
| 15 | 977 | 854 | | -123 | 123 |
| 16 | 750 | 925 | | 175 | 175 |
| 17 | | |
| | | | | Bias | MAD |
| | | | a = 0.3 | | | (was =average(f7…f21) |
| | | | a = 0.7 | | | (was =average(f7…f21) |
| | | | a = optimal |
| | | ANSWERS: | | There is an upward trend in the data, so a higher alpha is more responsive to this trend. (A trend-adjusted method would be even better.) |
| | | | | Optimization provides the alpha which mimizing your historical forecasting error, and therefore is assumed to provide the best future forecast (assuming the underlying conditions remain the same as before). |

EKG Machines

Nelson Fabricators

Actual Production 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 434 613 640 531 758 711 790 807 646 714 881 746 702 945 977 750 Forecast 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 434 434 537 596 559 673 695 750 783 704 710 808 772 732 854 925 0

Week

Machines Produced

## oleObject1.bin

## image1.emf

## image2.png

**## WeekTwoAssignment2InstructionsHM.docx**

| | |
| — | — |
| |
| **Turnitin™** | |
| **This assignment will be submitted to Turnitin™.** |
| **Instructions** | |
| **Assignment 2 of 2:**<br>**Nelson Fabricators sells a portable EKG machine. The sales manager requires a weekly forecast of the portable EKG machine so that he can schedule production. The manager uses exponential smoothing with α = 0.30.**<br>**Data template:** [**EKG Machines – Week 2 Assignment 2 template.xlsx**](https://navigate.nu.edu/content/enforced/11242-SCM630-020416-Master/EKG%20Machines%20-%20Week%202%20Assignment%202%20template.xlsx)<br>**1. Forecast the number of machines at the end of week 17.**<br>**2. Calculate the bias and MAD.**<br>**3. Recreate your forecast with α = 0.70. Compare the MAD to your previous answer. Which forecast is better?**<br>**4. Using SOLVER, compute the forecast with the minimum MAD by changing α. What characteristic of the data directly influences your optimal answer? Briefly discuss the benefit of optimizing α.**<br>**Provide your solution and responses in the attached template, using ONLY the space provided.** |
| | |
| |

**Week Two Assignment 2**

**![](https://www.sweetstudy.com/questions/business-finance-operations-management-week-two-assignment-2-instructions)**

## image1.png

**## EKGMachines-Week2Assignment2.xlsx**

## Sheet1

| | | | | | | | |
| — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nelson Fabricators — portable EKG machines |

| | Alpha (a) = | 0.58 | | Note: Starting condition impacts solution. See SOLVER to verify. |
| Week | Actual Production | Forecast | | Error | Abs Error |
| 1 | 434 | 434 | | | | | Assumption for initial conditions |
| 2 | 613 | 434 | | -179 | 179 |
| 3 | 640 | 537 | | -103 | 103 |
| 4 | 531 | 596 | | 65 | 65 |
| 5 | 758 | 559 | | -199 | 199 |
| 6 | 711 | 673 | | -38 | 38 |
| 7 | 790 | 695 | | -95 | 95 |
| 8 | 807 | 750 | | -57 | 57 |
| 9 | 646 | 783 | | 137 | 137 |
| 10 | 714 | 704 | | -10 | 10 |
| 11 | 881 | 710 | | -171 | 171 |
| 12 | 746 | 808 | | 62 | 62 |
| 13 | 702 | 772 | | 70 | 70 |
| 14 | 945 | 732 | | -213 | 213 |
| 15 | 977 | 854 | | -123 | 123 |
| 16 | 750 | 925 | | 175 | 175 |
| 17 | | |
| | | | | Bias | MAD |
| | | | a = 0.3 | | | (was =average(f7…f21) |
| | | | a = 0.7 | | | (was =average(f7…f21) |
| | | | a = optimal |
| | | ANSWERS: | | There is an upward trend in the data, so a higher alpha is more responsive to this trend. (A trend-adjusted method would be even better.) |
| | | | | Optimization provides the alpha which mimizing your historical forecasting error, and therefore is assumed to provide the best future forecast (assuming the underlying conditions remain the same as before). |

EKG Machines

Nelson Fabricators

Actual Production 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 434 613 640 531 758 711 790 807 646 714 881 746 702 945 977 750 Forecast 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 434 434 537 596 559 673 695 750 783 704 710 808 772 732 854 925 0

Week

Machines Produced

## oleObject1.bin

## image1.emf

## image2.png

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[>Management homework help](https://www.sweetstudy.com/fields/business-finance-management) Scenario You are a business development manager reporting to the vice president (VP) of business development at one of the largest life sciences organizations in the Midwest. You are working with the strategic…

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Scenario

You are a business development manager reporting to the vice president (VP) of business development at one of the largest life sciences organizations in the Midwest.

You are working with the strategic planning team to assess the current data to make recommendations to its board of directors regarding the organization’s exit strategy. You have started creating your plan for the organizational change and selected members for the guiding coalition. Your next task is to help determine the value of the organization’s assets to the potential acquirer.

One of the core strengths of the organization lies in the value of its talent. Potential buyers in this industry want to know that the organization that they acquire is going to be able retain their valuable employees. So, the VP has asked you to analyze the human resource data in order to determine what the organization is worth. This includes taking a close look at the organization’s human resources, analyzing the attrition data, and making predictions about employee stability in case of an acquisition.

The organization [has been collecting information](https://learn.snhu.edu/content/enforced/2340191-MBA-699-10976.202657-1/Course%20Documents/MBA%20699%20Module%20Two%20Survey%20Response%20Key.pdf?ou=2340191) about its employees since its inception in 1999; this information has been organized in a [spreadsheet](https://learn.snhu.edu/d2l/lor/viewer/view.d2l?ou=6606&loIdentId=25058). In order to understand recent trends in your organization's workforce, you will analyze this employee data. Your analysis will look at employee attrition and retention and will be included in your report. This will provide a clear picture of your organization's workforce to help anticipate its perceived value with potential buyers.

Prompt

First, use the employee attrition data to create visuals in Tableau that capture the trends and possible reasons for retention and attrition in the organization from the course scenario. Then, write a report about the current state of human resources and attrition. Include screenshots from your visualizations to support your report. Remember to consider the employee’s employment status when visualizing and analyzing the data. The Status column in the spreadsheet indicates whether the employee is a current or former employee of the organization.

Specifically, you must address the following criteria:

1. **Current employee demographics:** Summarize the current employee demographics for the organization from the course scenario.

a. Use Tableau to visualize the demographic data such as age, sex, marital status, education, and experience, and include the corresponding screenshots in your summary. Choose the graphs or charts that are best suited to represent the demographic data.

b. Choose at least two different graph or chart types to represent the demographic data and include the corresponding screenshots in your written summary. Explain why you have selected the specific chart types to represent your data.

2. **Attrition analysis:** Analyze the given employee data to answer the following questions about attrition in the organization, including its causes and the relationship between attrition and various employment factors. Use Tableau to create a visual summary of the data and include the corresponding screenshots in your analysis. Choose the graphs or chart types that you believe are best suited to represent the required data.

a. Identify five top reasons for attrition.

b. For those who left the organization, how many years had it been since their last promotion?

c. At what age does an employee typically exit the organization?

d. After how many years of employment does someone typically leave the company?

e. What is the connection between how many times a year a person was trained, how long they stayed at the organization, and whether they have left?

3. **Retention:** Compare the attrition analysis data with your current employee details to evaluate and prevent future attrition.

a. Using the trends from the attrition data, determine if more current employees are likely to leave. Explain your findings.

b. What does your attrition analysis tell you about employee stability in the organization? How is it likely to affect your organization’s evaluation by a potential buyer?

4. **Actionable steps:** Based on findings from your retention analysis, provide three specific actions that the organization can take to prevent employees from leaving. Provide a rationale.

What to Submit

Submit a 5- to 6-page Word document using double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Sources should be cited according to APA style.

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**Week Two Discussion on WSJ replies**

**Please reply to the TWO students' posts. 75 word min.**

**Keisen Esquer**

The disruptions described in the article are a good example of channel conflict, which occurs when members of the same supply chain disagree over responsibilities, expectations, or performance. Instead of working toward a common objective, businesses begin prioritizing their own interests, creating tension that can reduce the efficiency of the entire supply chain. In this case, large retailers and food-service distributors expected suppliers to continue delivering products on time and in full, while suppliers struggled with labor shortages, transportation delays, and rising production costs. Retailers responded by imposing financial penalties for late or incomplete shipments, but suppliers argued that many of these disruptions were outside of their control. Rather than improving supply chain performance, the situation created frustration on both sides and increased costs that eventually affected consumers through higher prices and product shortages (Newman et al., 2021).

One way the industry could reduce channel conflict is by replacing punitive supplier fines with more collaborative planning. Instead of reacting after deliveries are missed, buyers and suppliers could share inventory levels, production schedules, transportation capacity, and demand forecasts in real time. Greater visibility would allow both sides to identify problems earlier and adjust production or shipments before shortages occur. A second recommendation would be to negotiate more flexible supply agreements that account for extraordinary disruptions such as labor shortages or transportation bottlenecks. Rather than relying on strict penalties, contracts could include shared risk provisions and performance targets that encourage cooperation during unexpected events. Research has consistently shown that collaboration and information sharing improve supply chain resilience and strengthen long-term business relationships (Christopher, 2022).

Looking ahead, the food industry will likely need structural changes to better withstand future disruptions. Companies should diversify their supplier base instead of depending heavily on a single region or manufacturer, invest in warehouse automation to reduce labor dependence, and expand the use of predictive analytics to improve demand forecasting. Digital technologies that provide real-time visibility across the supply chain can also help companies identify risks before they become major disruptions. Finally, businesses should view suppliers as long-term strategic partners instead of simply vendors because stronger partnerships often lead to faster problem solving, greater flexibility, and improved performance during periods of uncertainty (Jacobs & Chase, 2022; Simchi-Levi et al., 2023). While shortages cannot always be prevented, stronger collaboration, better planning, and investments in supply chain resilience can significantly reduce their impact on businesses and consumers.

**References**

Christopher, M. (2022).
_Logistics & supply chain management_ (6th ed.). Pearson.
[https://www.pearson.com/](https://www.pearson.com/)

Jacobs, F. R., & Chase, R. B. (2022).
_Operations and supply chain management_ (17th ed.). McGraw-Hill.
[https://www.mheducation.com/](https://www.mheducation.com/)

Newman, J., Kang, J., & Gasparro, A. (2021, May 7).
_Grocers, restaurants to suppliers: Hurry up, make more_.
_The Wall Street Journal_.
[https://www.wsj.com/](https://www.wsj.com/)

Simchi-Levi, D., Kaminsky, P., & Simchi-Levi, E. (2023).
_Designing and managing the supply chain_ (4th ed.). McGraw-Hill.
[https://www.mheducation.com/](https://www.mheducation.com/)

**Clifton McEntire**

**Explain what channel conflict is and how this article illustrates channel conflict.**

Channel conflict occurs when two or more members of a supply chain disagree over responsibilities, expectations, pricing, delivery performance, or business practices that affect the movement of products from producers to consumers.

The Wall Street Journal article provides a clear example of channel conflict between food retailers, restaurants, distributors, and manufacturers. Large buyers such as Walmart and Sysco expect suppliers to deliver complete and on-time shipments to keep store shelves stocked and meet customer demand. When suppliers fail to meet those expectations, buyers impose financial penalties for late or incomplete deliveries. However, suppliers argue that labor shortages, transportation delays, limited raw materials, and rising freight costs have significantly reduced their ability to fulfill orders on schedule. As a result, buyers view suppliers as failing to meet contractual obligations, while suppliers believe they are being unfairly penalized for problems largely outside their control. This disconnect creates tension throughout the supply chain and illustrates how disruptions at one level can generate conflict among channel partners (Newman et al., 2021).

**Two recommendations how the industry might reduce the channel conflict that’s presently happening between buyers and suppliers.**

One way to strengthen the supply chain is by improving communication and collaboration between buyers and suppliers. When both sides share real-time information, such as inventory levels, production capacity, transportation issues, and demand forecasts, they can spot potential problems earlier and respond before they become major disruptions. Instead of working in separate silos, buyers and suppliers should view each other as strategic partners. By working together toward common goals and maintaining open lines of communication, they can make better decisions, reduce risk, and build a more resilient supply chain.

Another important way to strengthen the supply chain is to avoid relying too heavily on a single supplier or region. When companies put all their trust in one source, they become much more vulnerable if a disruption occurs. By building relationships with multiple qualified suppliers and exploring regional sourcing options, organizations can reduce risk and maintain greater flexibility.

Also, organizations should diversify sourcing locations and transportation networks. Relying on multiple suppliers and expanding domestic production where feasible can reduce dependence on any single source or transportation corridor.

**What long-term changes might be necessary in the food industry to prevent future shortages in the supply chain like those that are happening now?**

Preventing future shortages will require companies to focus not only on cutting costs but also on building a more resilient supply chain. Over the years, many organizations have adopted lean inventory practices to improve efficiency and reduce expenses. While these systems work well under normal conditions, they often leave little room to adapt when disruptions occur. Maintaining strategic safety stock of critical food products and ingredients can provide an important buffer and help companies respond more effectively to unexpected supply chain challenges.

Another key area of focus is workforce development. Labor shortages have impacted nearly every part of the supply chain, including manufacturing, warehousing, trucking, and food processing. To address these challenges, companies should invest in recruiting, training, and retaining employees while also exploring automation and robotics where they make sense. In the long run, these investments will help ensure the food supply chain remains stable and responsive, allowing organizations to navigate future disruptions while keeping products available for consumers.

Newman, J., Kang, J., & Gasparro, A. (2021, May 7).
_Grocers, restaurants to suppliers: Hurry up, make more_.
_The Wall Street Journal_.

Lambert, D. M. (2014).
_Supply chain management: Processes, partnerships, performance_ (4th ed.). Supply Chain Management Institute.

Mentzer, J. T., DeWitt, W., Keebler, J. S., Min, S., Nix, N. W., Smith, C. D., & Zacharia, Z. G. (2001). Defining supply chain management.

**## WeekTwoDiscussiononWSJRepliesHM.docx**

**Week Two Discussion on WSJ replies**

**Please reply to the TWO students' posts. 75 word min.**

**Keisen Esquer**

The disruptions described in the article are a good example of channel conflict, which occurs when members of the same supply chain disagree over responsibilities, expectations, or performance. Instead of working toward a common objective, businesses begin prioritizing their own interests, creating tension that can reduce the efficiency of the entire supply chain. In this case, large retailers and food-service distributors expected suppliers to continue delivering products on time and in full, while suppliers struggled with labor shortages, transportation delays, and rising production costs. Retailers responded by imposing financial penalties for late or incomplete shipments, but suppliers argued that many of these disruptions were outside of their control. Rather than improving supply chain performance, the situation created frustration on both sides and increased costs that eventually affected consumers through higher prices and product shortages (Newman et al., 2021).

One way the industry could reduce channel conflict is by replacing punitive supplier fines with more collaborative planning. Instead of reacting after deliveries are missed, buyers and suppliers could share inventory levels, production schedules, transportation capacity, and demand forecasts in real time. Greater visibility would allow both sides to identify problems earlier and adjust production or shipments before shortages occur. A second recommendation would be to negotiate more flexible supply agreements that account for extraordinary disruptions such as labor shortages or transportation bottlenecks. Rather than relying on strict penalties, contracts could include shared risk provisions and performance targets that encourage cooperation during unexpected events. Research has consistently shown that collaboration and information sharing improve supply chain resilience and strengthen long-term business relationships (Christopher, 2022).

Looking ahead, the food industry will likely need structural changes to better withstand future disruptions. Companies should diversify their supplier base instead of depending heavily on a single region or manufacturer, invest in warehouse automation to reduce labor dependence, and expand the use of predictive analytics to improve demand forecasting. Digital technologies that provide real-time visibility across the supply chain can also help companies identify risks before they become major disruptions. Finally, businesses should view suppliers as long-term strategic partners instead of simply vendors because stronger partnerships often lead to faster problem solving, greater flexibility, and improved performance during periods of uncertainty (Jacobs & Chase, 2022; Simchi-Levi et al., 2023). While shortages cannot always be prevented, stronger collaboration, better planning, and investments in supply chain resilience can significantly reduce their impact on businesses and consumers.

**References**

Christopher, M. (2022).
_Logistics & supply chain management_ (6th ed.). Pearson.
[https://www.pearson.com/](https://www.pearson.com/)

Jacobs, F. R., & Chase, R. B. (2022).
_Operations and supply chain management_ (17th ed.). McGraw-Hill.
[https://www.mheducation.com/](https://www.mheducation.com/)

Newman, J., Kang, J., & Gasparro, A. (2021, May 7).
_Grocers, restaurants to suppliers: Hurry up, make more_.
_The Wall Street Journal_.
[https://www.wsj.com/](https://www.wsj.com/)

Simchi-Levi, D., Kaminsky, P., & Simchi-Levi, E. (2023).
_Designing and managing the supply chain_ (4th ed.). McGraw-Hill.
[https://www.mheducation.com/](https://www.mheducation.com/)

**Clifton McEntire**

**Explain what channel conflict is and how this article illustrates channel conflict.**

Channel conflict occurs when two or more members of a supply chain disagree over responsibilities, expectations, pricing, delivery performance, or business practices that affect the movement of products from producers to consumers.

The Wall Street Journal article provides a clear example of channel conflict between food retailers, restaurants, distributors, and manufacturers. Large buyers such as Walmart and Sysco expect suppliers to deliver complete and on-time shipments to keep store shelves stocked and meet customer demand. When suppliers fail to meet those expectations, buyers impose financial penalties for late or incomplete deliveries. However, suppliers argue that labor shortages, transportation delays, limited raw materials, and rising freight costs have significantly reduced their ability to fulfill orders on schedule. As a result, buyers view suppliers as failing to meet contractual obligations, while suppliers believe they are being unfairly penalized for problems largely outside their control. This disconnect creates tension throughout the supply chain and illustrates how disruptions at one level can generate conflict among channel partners (Newman et al., 2021).

**Two recommendations how the industry might reduce the channel conflict that’s presently happening between buyers and suppliers.**

One way to strengthen the supply chain is by improving communication and collaboration between buyers and suppliers. When both sides share real-time information, such as inventory levels, production capacity, transportation issues, and demand forecasts, they can spot potential problems earlier and respond before they become major disruptions. Instead of working in separate silos, buyers and suppliers should view each other as strategic partners. By working together toward common goals and maintaining open lines of communication, they can make better decisions, reduce risk, and build a more resilient supply chain.

Another important way to strengthen the supply chain is to avoid relying too heavily on a single supplier or region. When companies put all their trust in one source, they become much more vulnerable if a disruption occurs. By building relationships with multiple qualified suppliers and exploring regional sourcing options, organizations can reduce risk and maintain greater flexibility.

Also, organizations should diversify sourcing locations and transportation networks. Relying on multiple suppliers and expanding domestic production where feasible can reduce dependence on any single source or transportation corridor.

**What long-term changes might be necessary in the food industry to prevent future shortages in the supply chain like those that are happening now?**

Preventing future shortages will require companies to focus not only on cutting costs but also on building a more resilient supply chain. Over the years, many organizations have adopted lean inventory practices to improve efficiency and reduce expenses. While these systems work well under normal conditions, they often leave little room to adapt when disruptions occur. Maintaining strategic safety stock of critical food products and ingredients can provide an important buffer and help companies respond more effectively to unexpected supply chain challenges.

Another key area of focus is workforce development. Labor shortages have impacted nearly every part of the supply chain, including manufacturing, warehousing, trucking, and food processing. To address these challenges, companies should invest in recruiting, training, and retaining employees while also exploring automation and robotics where they make sense. In the long run, these investments will help ensure the food supply chain remains stable and responsive, allowing organizations to navigate future disruptions while keeping products available for consumers.

Newman, J., Kang, J., & Gasparro, A. (2021, May 7).
_Grocers, restaurants to suppliers: Hurry up, make more_.
_The Wall Street Journal_.

Lambert, D. M. (2014).
_Supply chain management: Processes, partnerships, performance_ (4th ed.). Supply Chain Management Institute.

Mentzer, J. T., DeWitt, W., Keebler, J. S., Min, S., Nix, N. W., Smith, C. D., & Zacharia, Z. G. (2001). Defining supply chain management.

November 6, 2026