Before you begin, access the KPI Scenario Chart. Now, assume that you are an Operations/Quality manager and that the information in the chart portrays some of the key performance indicators (KPIs) that you routinely monitor to assess the efficiency of your network. For this discussion, you will review the chart and answer the prompts related to the following scenarios: Scenario 1 Your deliveries to retail stores have not been on time lately, and neither have the departures of loaded trucks from your distribution centers. Load times are well within standards, but the trucks are just not getting on the road on time. Additionally, while you have plenty of space in the warehouse, much of the inventory has been sitting there for much longer than you anticipated and seems to be gathering dust on the shelves. Your vehicle fleet is reaching the end of its economic life span , and routine preventive maintenance is just barely staying ahead of repairs. What do you believe are the root causes for late deliveries

Panera bread is a chain of cafes serving sandwiches, soups, and freshly baked breads. the company began in 1981 with stores primarily located along the east coast of the united states. since then, the firm has expanded to over 1,300 locations throughout the united states and canada. the firm has strong earnings and has been designated by business week as a "significant growth company." panera bread executives are considering the idea of expanding globally by opening cafes in asia through a franchising strategy. which of the following, if true, supports the argument that panera bread should expand into asia through franchising? a: the panera bread menu changes rapidly, and each cafe's artisan bread bakers receive regular training on new recipes. b: panera bread executives want fast access to the asian market without a significant investment of capital. c: panera bread executives want to test the asian market with a short-term commitment that allows them to make quick profits. d: the panera bread mission is to make excellent bread available to customers around the world.

Catherine de bourgh has one child, anne, who is 18 years old at the end of the year. anne lived at home for seven months during the year before leaving home to attend state university for the rest of the year. during the year, anne earned $6,000 while working part time. catherine provided 80 percent of anne's support and anne provided the rest. which of the following statements regarding whether anne is catherine's qualifying child for the current year is correct? a. anne is a qualifying child of catherine. b.anne is not a qualifying child of catherine because she fails the gross income test. c.anne is not a qualifying child of catherine because she fails the residence test. d.anne is not a qualifying child of catherine because she fails the support test.

Select the correct answer. which is a benefit of planning for your future career? a. being less prepared after high school. b. having higher tuition in college. c. earning college credits in high school. d. ruining your chances of having a successful career.