Individual Assignment (100%)
You are required to choose a company that operates a global supply chain. It could be an organisation that specifically interests you or of which you have direct experience. As Supply Chain
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Individual Assignment (100%)
You are required to choose a company that operates a global supply chain. It could be an organisation that specifically interests you or of which you have direct experience. As Supply Chain Manager for this organisation you have been instructed to produce a business report that analyses current global supply chain practices, identifies key areas where sustainability issues exist, and then makes a series of recommendations.
The report should be 3,000 words in length (excluding references, tables, figures and appendices). There is a 10% margin on the word count. You should ensure the following:
• Cite references correctly within your text, using the Harvard system
• Include a complete reference list at the end of the report using the Harvard system for referencing
• Use Appendices as appropriate
• Use a sans serif font, such as Arial, minimum font size 12
• Insert page numbers
The report should specifically address the following areas:
1. Explain how the concepts and frameworks of SSCM relate to the organisation’s current operational and supply chain practices
2. Discuss the relationship between SSCM and organisational decision making
3. Through quantitative and/or qualitative data collection techniques, look critically into the supply chain operations of the chosen organisation and identify where changes/improvements could be implemented based on environmental and social performance considerations
4. Provide recommendations on how the organisation’s supply chain can be made sustainable and identify any key challenges that may exist
Marks will be awarded according to the following criteria:
• Overall presentation and coherence of submission (10%)
Good title, clear structure (contents page); clarity and conciseness of the issues covered in the report
• Understanding of concepts and content (15%)
Literature review with good sources included and some assessment /summary of published work. An exposition of relevant literature related to SSCM and decision making in your chosen organisation.
• Critical judgment in selecting and ordering content (50%)
Understanding of SSCM frameworks, good data collection, analysis and presentation using suitable diagrams, tables, graphs and knowledge base
Joined up thinking: From title to argument to conclusion (Evaluation- Synthesis-Analysis)
• Structure of argument and conclusions which relate to the topic (15%)
• Proactivity in extent and range of research as evidenced by content and bibliography (10%)
Overall presentation and coherence of submission
Good title, clear structure (contents page); clarity and conciseness of the issues covered in the report
Understanding of concepts and content
Literature review with good sources included and some assessment /summary of published work. An exposition of relevant literature related to SSCM and decision making in your chosen organisation.
Critical judgment in selecting and ordering content
Understanding of SSCM frameworks, good data collection, analysis and presentation using suitable diagrams, tables, graphs and knowledge base
Joined up thinking: From title to argument to conclusion (Evaluation- Synthesis-Analysis)
Structure of argument and conclusions which relate to the topic
Proactivity in extent and range of research as evidenced by content and bibliography
Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction 2
2.0 Concepts and Frameworks of SSCM 2
2.1 Environmental Performance 4
2.2 Economic Performance 7
2.3 Social Performance 9
3.0 The Relationship Between SSCM And Organisational Decision Making 10
4.0 Improvement in Nike’s SSCM 12
5.0 Recommendations on Nike’s supply chain and Challenges 13
6.0 Conclusion 14
7.0 References 15
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Porteous, A. & Sonali, R. (2013). Integration, Incentives and Innovation Nike’s Strategy to Improve Social and Environmental Conditions in its Global Supply Chain. Stanford Initiative for the Study of Supply Chain Responsibility (SISSCR). Retrieved from https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/sites/gsb/files/publication-pdf/non-teaching-case-study- nike-strategy-improve-global-supply-chain.pdf
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