Learning from Traditional Supply Chains (Assignment No.2)
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Traditional Supply Chain Options for Assignment No.2.xlsx (16.116 KB)
In this individual assignment students are required to research one of the five traditional supply chains options provided by the instructor. After proper investigation each student will prepare an essay addressing the following:
1. From your research provide a general “supply chain flow chart” showing the major players for the selected supply chain as you understand them. You could identify the role
that each player holds in the supply chain. (1/2 a page)
2. Select one of the supply chain players (the one you have the most information from or you understand better) and in a few paragraphs write your opinion, regarding which general performance goals would probably be of interest in the selected player’s, business strategy and why. (1/2 a page single space)
3. Describe how the selected supply chain player’s business strategy and goals as you described them above, in your opinion, could impact their supply strategy, supply goals and the supply process steps. (1 page single space)
4. From your research, describe how the selected supply chain evolved through time, how was it impacted by innovation and technology & finally describe any impact, in your opinion, the selected supply chain has made in the economy, society and/or historical events. (1 page single space)
