MAS Eastern Expansion: Part 1: New Markets I have done the NPV calculation (attached) and attached copies of the four simulations plus the assignment instructions. On the NPV calculation sheet in exce
MAS Eastern Expansion: Part 1: New Markets
In this assignment, you are free to alter the network structure for MAS Manufacturing Inc. and all other operating parameters. That is, you may open or close markets, distribution centers, and raw material sources in addition to all the other changes you were previously allowed to make. You may also physically expand production capacity at the Denver plant (beyond a maximum of 2,100,000 pounds per period, but no greater than 3,000,000 pounds per period), and you must open a new plant in the Eastern US with a capacity of up to 2,500,000 pounds per 4-week period. However, any Denver plant expansion (beyond 2,100,000 pounds per period) and any new plant facility cannot operate before Year 3 at the earliest. Please note--you must open up at least one manufacturing plant in addition to the Denver plant!
Feel free to modify your results from the first assignment (i.e., short-term logistical improvements) based on what you learned in the previous reports on this phase. Any departure from your own earlier recommendations is permitted but should be justified and discussed in your report. Also, a new run for "New Year 1" must be submitted. If you are utilizing the one you had in the first MAS Assignment--that run is not required to be resubmitted.
During the first week, read through the MAS Manufacturing Case once more in light of the desire to expand into the new geographic market. It will be helpful! Also, review all the materials for this project (provided in Lesson 1) and the assignment document (provided below). Reading these things before meeting with your group for the first time should make your group time more productive. During this period, begin work on the "Part 1" deliverables for this project.
The deliverables include the following:
A copy of your project plan--defining the project is the first step in every project! Please develop a brief project definition assuming you will move into the eastern market. This item should be no more than one page.
What is your recommended network design for MAS in Year 5? Turn in a printout showing the simulation results of this year. This final optimized "new" supply chain--is based on your previous experience that impacts what DCs, manufacturing plants, etc. need to be opened and when to meet the new market needs. This deliverable is the information required to answer Question 1 below. Remember answering the actual Question 1 is part of the PowerPoint Deck, which is not required at this point in time--just the printout of the Year 5 simulation run is required now.
A list of activities, costs, and implementation timelines--this information will be the basis for the NPV calculation and a CPM document. Please ballpark these items based on your experience--no need to do research--just your best guess. This deliverable might include information required to answer some of the questions in the assignment. Remember, actually answering those questions is part of the PowerPoint Deck, which is not required at this point in time.
