business operations ( discussion)

DISCUSSION B: PIRATE, WHALES, AND SHIPPING
Welcome to the second discussion. In this course you will be introduced to a topic in the discussion. The first week of the module you will write about your initial thoughts after reviewing the resources. The initial post should be at least 300 words.

During the following week you will reply to at least two of your classmates. The replies should be at least 100 words. See the discussion rubric for more details on grading.

Discussions should always be completed prior to “class.” If you are in an online class or an on ground course this is prior to the lesson portion of the week. Are you ready to begin?

Watch Ted Talk: Inside the Secret Shipping Industry

Review the website about Piracy
http://www.worldshipping.org/industry-issues/security/piracy
Review the Maersk website
https://www.maerskline.com/en-us/
Read Massive Robots Keep Docks Shipshape (optional reading)
http://www.wsj.com/articles/massive-robots-keep-docks-shipshape-1459104327
Initial Post
If you were an operations manager, should you be concerned with piracy? Explain.
What precautions could be taken to secure your cargo?
Reply

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Business Operations
If I were an operation manager, one of my fundamental security agenda and concern would be dealing with piracy. From the past outcomes of piracy, it is apparent that the act is not different from any other criminal terrorist activities.

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