Analysis of Supply Networks and Facility Location for a Chosen Company

Topic 1: Analysis of Supply Networks and Transport Strategy

Instructions on Assessment: Below are two question topics pertinent to this module; you are instructed to answer BOTH using the resources available to you in the form of a referenced report. This report will articulate your knowledge of the module subject. The report is to be concise and clear in its meanings and be  Each answer to the question topic should be broadly the same length. Remember you must include an executive summary of in length to summarise the whole report, which will NOT count towards your total word count. Topic 1: Warehousing in its many guises appears at different points across supply chain networks. Intermodal choice is also important for the overall performance of the supply chain. Select one of the following scenarios (one company) and give your answers: Select ONE of these companies: Unilever, Inditex, H&M, Intel, Nestle, Nike, Starbucks, Amazon, Nissan, BMW, Tesco, Ikea, McDonald’s and KFC a. Describe the design of the supply networks and supply chain facilities. b. Identify and explain the movement of goods (including forward and reverse logistics) and warehousing functions. c. Critically evaluate the intermodal/multimodal choice and transport strategy for the delivery of goods at the different points of the supply networks. You MUST use diagrams and flow charts to illustrate and underpin your analysis. You MUST provide various examples from the literature sources to underpin your arguments. This question carries 45% of the marks. Topic 2: For the case company you selected in Topic 1 answer the following questions: a. How important is facility location to the case company’s success? Explain the factors the company may have taken into consideration when selecting the specific location facility. b. Examine how this location can support the company’s future expansion and sustainability. Include the role of technology in your analysis. You MUST provide various examples from the literature sources to underpin your arguments. This question carries 45% of the marks; The remaining 10% of the marks are awarded for executive summary, presentation, reference style and layout. Please answer these two topics separately under numbered headings/sub-headings and use academic theories and examples to support your discussions. You are expected to use all material from lectures, seminars and also use an appropriate number of academic resources including textbooks and peer reviewed academic journal papers from the module reading list and other databases. Your need to include a title page, a page for the table of contents and a separate page for the executive summary. You may also include an appendix for relevant supporting material, but your main arguments must be included in the body of the report. For more details of report writing, you can refer to:  References To reflect the level of critical analysis and evaluation required at L5, the individual submission should NOT contain less than 15 references per topic drawn from the academic literature, journals, trade magazines, professional institutes, company reports, trade bodies etc. Outcomes Assessed: The course work is designed to enable the student to demonstrate their understanding of, and ability to apply, all learning outcomes listed within the learning, teaching and assessment plan. Assessment Activities: Each student must write, and submit a referenced report addressing the tasks identified for the submission above. Criteria: The course work will be assessed using the following criteria: 1. The degree to which the individual student has understood each of the requirements, and provided comprehensive answers which cover all the learning outcomes and requirements. 2. The use of references and quotations to add to the academic rigor. The student is reminded of both the number of and type of reference material clearly stated above. 3. The degree to which the individual student answers using theoretical models and concepts identified throughout the course. The student should be able to demonstrate where these can be applied in a supply network design environment, whilst retaining strong supply chain relevance