Reference no: EM132186064

SUPPLY CHAIN STRATEGY AND MANAGEMENT PROJECT -

Here are the headings (topics) and questions that have to be answered in the project:

1. INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY (1 - 2 pages)

• Provide a brief background of the company/firm/organization.
• Briefly discuss the industry in which the firm operates.
• Briefly discuss the organization supply chain network (provide an explanation and graphic illustration of the supply chain, including its processes).

2. COMPETITIVE AND SUPPLY CHAIN STRATEGIES (1 -2 page)

• Briefly discuss the firm's competitive and supply chain strategies.
• Explain how the organization can achieve strategic fit.

3. CHALLENGES TO ACHIEVING AND MAINTAINING STRATEGIC FIT (1 page)

• Describe the major challenges that must be overcome to manage a supply chain successfully.
• Identify the major challenges that impact the firm's supply chain.

4. SUPPLY CHAIN PERFORMANCE (including drivers of supply chain performance) (1-2 pages)

• Describe the key financial measures of the organization.
• Describe the major drivers and roles of each in helping the firm to achieve strategic fit (explain why).

5. SUPPLY CHAIN NETWORK DESIGN (1 -2 page)

• Analyze the firm's supply chain network design and briefly explain trade-offs of costs elements and customer service elements.
• Evaluate the impact of globalization (if any) to the firm's supply chain, including potential risks and mitigation strategies.

6. PLANNING AND COORDINATING DEMAND AND SUPPLY IN A SUPPLY CHAIN (1 page)

• Briefly describe the firm's forecast strategy and methods.
• Briefly describe planning supply and demand in your firm's supply chain.

7. PLANNING AND MANAGING INVENTORIES IN A SUPPLY CHAIN (1 page)

• Briefly describe the firm's plans and strategy in planning and managing inventories (including managing uncertainty in supply chain and the importance of determining appropriate inventory level and safety stock decision).

8. TRANSPORTATION AND SOURCING DECISIONS IN A SUPPLY CHAIN (1 page)

• Briefly describe the transportation strategy with understanding of all the important pros and cons for the firm's supply chain.
• Briefly describe various sourcing decisions for the organization (including its procurement process and risk management).

9. PRICING AND REVENUE MANAGEMENT (1 page)

• Briefly describe the firm's pricing and revenue management (including benefits of revenue management).

10. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENTS (1 -2 page)

• Explain your key major findings/conclusions related to the firm's supply chain and its performance.
• Provide any of your recommendations to improve performance of the firm's supply chain.