Logistics and Supply Chain Management Assessment

• Assessments must be completed by each candidate individually.

• Please include a cover page with your name, ID number and programme of study. 

• If you have figures/photos/diagrams please paste them in the document as pictures – NOT as additional attachments

• Label the document using YOUR SURNAME (i.e. Mitchell.pdf)

• The assignment should be submitted through Turnitin on Blackboard in .pdf format before the deadline of Tuesday 24th April 

• This is a very strict deadline and 5% penalty will be incurred for each late day (including weekends). Please email [email protected] if you foresee or experience any delays in this date for submission for any reason.

• This project will account for 70% of your final grade. 

• You must complete 2 of the 3 tasks below (e.g. Task1 & 2,Task 1 and 3 or Task 2 & 3).

o You are expected to research the topic beyond the prescribed text. This may include academic papers, text books, industry publications, company websites, news reports and more (note this is not an exhaustive list).

o While the main theme of each question may be related to a particular book section, you can also include relevant elements of other sections. 

You are working as a procurement specialist for a well-known global brand that sells and markets high-end smart devices (smart phones, tablets, watches etc). The procurement manager wishes to improve the way in which the company engages with its suppliers and wants to become a world leader in its sector.

You have been tasked with developing and documenting a proposal to evaluate and select suitable potential suppliers. Propose a detailed approach that you can present to your manager to do so. Provide a rationale for the choices you make, and compare your approach to other leading competitor organisations. 

You report directly to the Chief Logistics Officer (CLO) of a high-street fashion retail firm that sells garments for men and women. The company wishes to improve the transparency of its chain of supply, as it believes this will improve the brand value of the company. 

Design the corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy from a logistics and supply chain management perspective. The strategy must be supported by documented evidence that this strategy aligns with what leading major high-street brands are doing (e.g. M&S, H&M).  Consider and discuss the potential trade-offs that the company many need to consider. 

“Supply chains cannot tolerate even 24 hours of disruption. So if you lose your place in the supply chain because of wild behaviour you could lose a lot.” Thomas Friedman

The Covid19 Pandemic has seen widespread disruption of supply chains globally. Many companies are experiencing sudden and unexpected changes to its logistics capabilities and capacity. Research and report on what is currently happening globally, how it is affecting business as usual, and how global companies are responding to the crisis. Consider the inclusion of the use of Information Technology, Organisational and Managerial Issues that have arisen, or might arise throughout this ongoing crisis. 

• Expression of deep understanding of the key concepts in the module

• Ability to effectively synthesise relevant material 

• Evidence of a broad range of literature or other sources researched

• Demonstration of critical thinking, evaluation and analysis 

• Exhibition of professional report writing.