Choose one organisation and write an essay in which you should use specific examples that: Outline the nature of the organisation with a background to its Critically explain why an effective supply chain is important to all business functions
Unit Aims
The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding of the concepts and models of effective supply chain and operations management in competitive marketplaces using case studies and real-world industry scenarios. Learners will develop an understanding of operational processes, techniques, planning and control systems.
Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
| Learning Outcomes – the learner will: | Assessment Criteria – the learner can: |
| 1. Understand the relationship between supply chain management, operations management and organisational business objectives. | 1.1 Critically explain the significance of effective supply chain and operational management in achieving organisational objectives. 1.2 Explain the relationship of supply chain management with other business functions in an organisation. 1.3 Critically analyse the key success factors that aid in developing an integrated supply chain strategy in an organisation. |
| 2. Be able to critically analyse the role of technology in supplier relationships. | 2.1 Critically evaluate factors and strategies that drive organisations to maintain supplier relationships. 2.2 Assess the use of information technology to create strategies to develop effective supplier relationships. 2.3 Recommend supplier relations systems to maintain relationships with suppliers. |
| 3. Be able to critically analyse the importance of logistics and procurement in supply chain management. | 3.1 Justify the importance and use of logistics in supply chain management in an organisation. 3.2 Evaluate the effectiveness of procurement strategies and procedures in an organisation. 3.3 Critically analyse factors that may improve logistics and procurement strategies in an organisation. |
| 4. Be able to develop a systematic order of procurement and inventory control. | 4.1 Design effective and economic order quantity for procurements in an organisation. 4.2 Critically evaluate the role of the principles of LIFO and FIFO in inventory control. 4.3 Evaluate the just in time systems of managing inventory. |
| 5. Be able to develop a strategy to improve an organisation’s supply chain. | 5.1 Analyse factors involved in developing a strategy to improve an organisation’s supply chain. 5.2 Plan various supply chain strategies to improve an organisation’s supply chain. 5.3 Justify the choice of a supply chain strategy according to its suitability, feasibility, acceptability and overall performance benefits in an organisation. |
Guidance
There is no scenario for this assignment.
You will need to prepare an essay and a report to show your understanding of supply chain and operations management.
Task 1 of 2 – Essay (AC 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3)
Instructions:
Choose one organisation and write an essay in which you should use specific examples that:
- Outline the nature of the organisation with a background to its
- Critically explain why an effective supply chain is important to all business functions within the organisation and the key factors to develop an integrated supply chain
- Evaluate why and how the organisation maintains supplier relationship, before recommending a supplier relation system to your selected organisation.
- Critically analyse the factors to consider in developing a strategy to improve an organisation’s supply chain.
- Assess the use of information technology to create strategies to develop effective supplier relationships.
- Provide two or more options to improve the supply chain of your organisation and assess their suitability, feasibility, acceptability and benefits before making your justified recommendation.
Task 2 of 2 – Report (AC 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3)
Instructions:
Write a report with reference to your chosen organisation in Task 1 and support your answer with examples.
Your report should:
- Justify the importance and use of logistics in the supply chain and explain their
- Evaluate the effectiveness of current procurement (both strategies and procedure) within the organisation.
- Critically evaluate the factors that could be used to improve logistic and procurement for your organisation.
- Critically evaluate the applicability of a JIT (Just-in-time) system as well as the applicability of a LIFO or FIFO inventory control for your
- Propose an effective and economic order quantity system based on your design
