Length: 1500 words +/- 10%. Late submission possible: Published Kaplan penalties apply for late submissions. You are expected to conduct your own research to help you answer these questions. As an indication, a satisfactory level of research would be evidenced by the presence of at least 12 references in the Reference List. As with all Kaplan assessments, your Reference List must be formatted strictly to the Harvard style.

Your reference material may be in the form of texts, academic journals, business journals and reports, organisational websites and reports, newspapers, magazine articles and even transcripts of television and radio interviews and investigations. On-line sources of information that have no established academic reliability such as Wikipedia, Slideshare, Business balls etc. are to be avoided. Even though this assignment is not due until Week 7 you are encouraged to commence your reading about the two organisations as soon as Week 1. You can then decide early on which enterprise you will investigate and then use your lectures, tutorials and other reading to help you start to compile your report.

You are also advised to collaborate closely with your lecturer to seek advice on how to progress your research, analyse the enterprise and structure your report. This is not an assignment you can successfully complete at the last minute. It requires a disciplined approach over the first seven weeks of the trimester and this includes availing yourself of the opportunity to consult your lecturer in the Study Week (Week 6). Provides a comprehensive history of the enterprise and its evolution including its key achievements in its industry sector.

Provides an expert insight into all of the organisation’s markets and operational activities. Expert description of the organisation’s supply chain and logistical operational activity. Narrative and diagram provide excellent detail for an observer to understand how the organisation manages its supply chain. As for Distinction level but also describes how the organisation has demonstrated that it is an industry leader in supply chain and logistical sustainability activities. As with Distinction level but also demonstrates how the organisation is using the information in its strategic and operational planning.

Excellent logical flow and structure; Argument supported by comprehensive discussion of relevant theory and research sourced from numerous quality academic sources. Writing style is very clear and concise; Fluent use of discipline specific academic language. No spelling or grammatical errors. Exceeds basic compliance with KBS guidelines. Format presents information clearly and concisely. Compliant with word limit restrictions. Expert usage and acknowledgment of all sources in the text and in reference list. All references in the correct format. Compliant with research scope guidelines.