Supply chain essay assignment
This assignment is to conduct a supply chain analysis for the case study has detailed below. Using the case study you will develop a written consultancy report that provides an analysis of the issue that organisation faces, to establish a global supply chain strategy for a e-learning company based in Germany.
coursework will be marked as follows:
Scenario Analysis- Describe the current situation with the given case study, what is they current capabilities within supply chain management and details the opportunities with future growth of the company.
30%
Supply chain strategies – Define how the case study could establish a global supply chain, making reference to a supply chain theory such as Porters, SCOR and the impact on the company structure. The strategies must include references to the advantages and disadvantages to supply chain outsourcing, risk management, competitors analysis, impact of future technologies in sharing information throughout the supply chain. With the different split of potential markets and manufacturing locations, please find provide different strategies which could affect the supply of parts from manufacturing to the end customer.
30%
Conclusion and recommendations – Provide a clear set of recommendations defining your ideas how to establish a supply chain, based off your academic research.
30%
Academic Rigour – Your assignment should clearly include the academic insight, i.e. the concepts and the supporting references involved, indicated in the report and listed in the references and bibliography.
10%
Other skills and competencies
This assessment will also develop your analytical skills as you will analyse the case. It will also test your ability to seek out further information, as there is more information available about the organisations. The assignment is an individual piece of work that is designed to develop your ability to convey your ideas and your report writing skills.
Assessment Criteria
1. Scenario Evaluation 30%
A++ = 90-100%
Exceptional exploration and evaluation of the scenario. This has been conceptualised in an innovative way. Furthermore, the aligned supply chain evaluation is extraordinarily original and well-considered.
A+ = 80-89%
Outstanding evaluation of one of the scenarios. The supply chain evaluation provided is aligned with the analysis completely and are original.
2. Scenario Recommendation 30%
A++ = 90-100%
Exceptional recommendation/s for the chosen scenario. The aligned supply chain recommendation/s are extraordinarily original and well-considered with a range of analytical tools.
A+ = 80-89%
Outstanding recommendation/s for the chosen scenario. The supply chain recommendation/s provided are aligned with the analysis completely and are original.
3. Plan and Risks 30%
A++ = 90-100%
An exceptional implementation plan. The steps to be taken to implement your supply chain idea are carefully identified in your report and included. You also explain how to handle and manage the risks associated with the supply chain improvement project.
A+ = 80-89%
A professional project plan has been included that identifies the major steps and a clear timescale for these. A great deal of thought has gone into this outstanding plan. Furthermore, the major risks of this supply chain improvement project have been analysed well.
Academic Rigour 10%
A++ = 90-100%
The report was exceptional in the way it was written and presented. The reflection shows exceptional insight into your management skills.
A+ = 80-89%
An outstandingly well-written and presented report. The presentation; expression; layout and use of diagrams was consistently outstanding. Outstanding understanding of the requirements of a supply chain manager.
