Week 5 – WSJ Analysis
This assignment is worth 10 points total (5 points available per question). Read the article linked below and answer the two questions. Your answer to each of the questions should be in your own words, adhere to the expected 200 or more word count criteria, and exhibit a depth of analysis by connecting the concept to a principle in your textbook or other related article or reading (need to cite references). Please number your answers to show which question you are answering. You have 1 attempt for this assignment. After beginning your attempt, you may save and resume later. Only select ‘Submit’ after you have finalized your responses.
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1. Explain and elaborate on the concept of “Predictive Maintenance” in general including its relatively new prominence as well as its intended and planned usage by manufacturing companies.
2. Compare Augury Inc.’s success in predictive maintenance technology with other companies that are trying to achieve the same goals
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Week 1 – WSJ Analysis
- How are companies using analytical tools to resolve supply-chain issues and improve sales?
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- Substantiate your answer by analyzing two other companies besides Macy’s and Dr. Martens.
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References
Albright, S. C., & Winston, W. L. (2020). Business analytics: Data Analysis and decision making (7th ed.). Cengage.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/retailers-are-trying-to-fix-their-supply-chain-forecasts-82b6818b