Overview of Lorenza Polymer Sand CompanyLorenza Polymer Sand Company (LPS) has been in business for 25 years producing a specialty polymeric sand used by Contractors and Do-It-Yourself (DIY) homeowners in the installation of stone patios, walkways and driveways in Canada. LPS is headquartered in Montreal QC and operates with production and their head office in a single location on the south shore of Montreal. Polymeric sand is a coarse sa...
TasksThe purpose of this assignment is to assess the extent to which you have achieved Intended Learning Outcomes 1 through 4. It gives you an opportunity to examine the critical challenges, tasks and approaches associated with the management of inter-organisational relationships in an international setting and develop relevant skills. The inter-organisational relationships under consideration range from supply networks to strategic alliances th...
Overview of SCM EvolutionThe concept of SCM has only recently stepped into the marketing world. It rooted three decades back and has passed through three phases (Evans and Danks 1998): Physical distribution management Phase: This phase is better characterized as ‘inventory push phase when manufacturing was handled in isolation and output was pushed down to the finished goods warehouses. Integrated logistics Management Phase: This...
BackgroundBackgroundCarl Dirkowitz is the CEO of BMC, a U.K.-based discount retailer worth GBP 10 billion. BMC sells general merchandise such as clothing, household items, groceries and furniture. The company has over 300 stores and 15 distribution centres in the U.K. Its success led the company to expand internationally. In 2013, it expanded into Australia, where a few of its British competitors, such as CASTA, have had several stores open si...
Learning Outcomes1. A critical evaluation of Supply chain knowledge and a critical awareness of current supply chain problems and new thinking 2. An in-depth and critical understanding and identification of the key requirements and opportunities for supply chain strategy. 3. A comprehensive and critical evaluation of analytical techniques applicable to supply chain analysis. 4. Consideration of how to structure, and manage a global logist...
Overview of Lean ManufacturingSally Kanina is truly a hands’ off owner of Awesome Cakes. She trusts her manager, William to make the hard decisions that keep the business operating efficiently and effectively. So far things have been going really well and she has been pleased with the profitability of the company. One day Sally decided to do some reading and research, thinking it was time to add some of her magic to the company that she ...
Evolution of Supply Chain Structure in [selected sector/industry]“Today supply chains do much more than just physically moving products and materials from one location to another. The digital, interconnected world demands that supply chains also serve as a connected, coordinated information ecosystem that delivers maximum flexibility, visibility, and transparency,” notes Scott Sopher, a principal with Deloitte Consulting LLP an...
Task: The measuring items of the variables Operational definitions Ref. Environmental capability: financial support when they perform works concerned with environment (cap 1) possession of physical resources such as facilities and equipment concerned with environment (e.g. equipment, (cap 2) possession of human resources when they perform works concerned with environment (cap 3) possession of organizational resources ...
Evaluation GuidelinesThe knowledge acquired throughout the course of the subject will be evaluated through the analysis of the theoretical data shown in the project presented by the student. The interpretation of the thesis subject by the student and its development will be evaluated in a coherent and analytical manner. The final evaluation is based on coherent solutions applied to solve objectives set out in the paper. The present...
Challenges associated with hyperlocal grocery delivery business modelHyperlocal delivery may be a short-lived trend since it is a stopgap arrangement at a time of crisis with ecommerce business down to a trickle, industry execs said Hyper-local delivery of food and groceries has made a resurgence over the past few weeks amid the ongoing 21-day nationwide lockdown, although industry insiders are sceptical whether the trend will last. E-commerce...
The Concept of GlobalisationUsing relevant course material and wider reading, present a literature review that critically evaluates the key factors currently facing and influencing organisations operating in the global landscape of 2020/ 2021 and in the future? How to potentially address the task / question – a suggestion only! In attempting to answer the question, remember that views of globalisation have changed over many years up to...
Supply Chain Management Challenges and Opportunities at Glanbia'Our world, and the industry in which Glanbia operates is experiencing enormous change, as the global trading environment, and technology continues to evolve” From global uncertainty, evolving technology capability to business applications capabilities, 1. What do you think are the biggest trends, challenges and opportunities that face the Supply Chain Management funct...
ScopeScope The student is required to discuss the several strategies from global perspective in the context of supply chain management. The report also affords express structured opinions/ views into SCOR Models along with investigating several financial and operational strategies, many of which are related to the supply chain’s global outlook. The student is given a case scenario at the start and will develop strateg...
Instructions? Class notes, Cellphone and Smart Watch are not allowed. Â ? No break is allowed during this exam. Students are not allowed to exit the examination room before half of the allotted time has passed. Once a student has exited the classroom, he/she may not re enter. Â ? Students arriving late to the exam will be admitted but will not receive any extra time to finish the exam. Â ? Communicatio...
Task: Need to use solver in Excel to find solution. Description of Assignment: Through the use Excel Solver, students will optimize a supply chain with the objective of lower CO2 emissions. Students will develop two models in which the CFO of the company limits the available budget to run the given Supply Chain to CNY 3 billion, and then will run a model proving that an increase of 10% in the budget would result in a more effic...