Operations Strategy and the Supply Chain
Which particular structural and/or infrastructural aspects of the supply chain contribute significantly to the good (or bad) business performance of the supply chain and why?
Identify key areas where value is added within the supply chain. Give specific examples of how value could be improved within this supply chain.
Which is the dominant order fulfillment strategy and are there any current or emerging market, product or production factors that could cause the strategy to change?
Assignment is a maximum of 1500 words
Some suggestions on how to use your word count
150 words Introduction – Present your case selected, briefly outline and clarify what supply chain(s) you are focussing on.
400 words per section on Fundamental performance, Value added, Fulfillment and Relationships. Keep the word counts even on each section – DO NOT over allocate to one and under provide to the other.
150 words Summary/Conclusion – Summarise the whole case briefly to show how the supply chain achives its objectives .