Ellram and Cooper (2014, p.17) state “While comprehensive SCM frameworks such as the Global Supply Chain Forum and SCOR have been developed, the manner in which they are applied and their emphasis may vary significantly by industry, by company and even within industry. To be effective, SCM must adapt to support an organisation’s competitive advantage”. They highlight a common set of principles that underline supply chain management issues but in reality they are applied differently in different industries based on their competitive strategies. Select a global organisation and assess the areas emphasised by the organisation for supply chain improvement. Critically evaluate the manner in which the company has applied the SCM frameworks to manage and improve its global supply chain operations for competitiveness. Provide recommendations for performance improvement. Research It is expected that you will research widely using the UniSA library database search facilities. It is also expected that you will use, as a minimum eight (8) credible academic references (preferably academic journal articles) to research and present your essay. Please do not use Wikipedia or other non-academic websites as the basis of your analysis and argument. Format The argument needs to be presented in a report format and would need to have three main sections: Introduction, Discussion and Recommendations. Please conform to the following: Use font size 12 1.5 line spacing Reference list on a separate page Do not use footnotes Print word count at the end of you assignment (after the Recommendations section) Print your name and student ID in the header or footer of each page Number each page Do not attach a cover sheet or feedback form in your submission (as this affects the similarity match in Turnitin) Note that the body of the assignment should contain around 3,000 words (+ or - 300 words). The assignment (including the Reference section) must also demonstrate that it utilises UniSA Harvard referencing style in a consistent manner. Assessment criteria Assessment of your assignment will take into account: Relevance of your response to the topic question set Clarity of meaning Supporting documentation for arguments. Your research material should be relevant, cover the time frame under discussion and be sourced from credible, academic references Proper acknowledgment of sources and appropriate referencing using Harvard Referencing. (Note: it is not possible to over-reference to support your analysis and argument, but if you under-reference you will lose marks for inadequate supporting evidence) Logical planning and sequence Use of inclusive language Overall presentation, including layout, editing and punctuation Adequate research, reflecting engagement with set readings, text(s), journals and other relevant materials Content Page (2 marks) Executive Summary (1 page) (10 marks) Introduction (8 marks) Description (15 marks) Analysis and Evaluation (25 marks) Recommendations (20 marks) English Expression (10 marks) Referencing (10 marks) TOTAL 100 marks

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