Reference no: EM132089952

Question: Purpose: To allow students to begin to apply the knowledge and skills of the subject to a real world example. This assessment supports and relates to Learning Outcomes a, b,c and e found in the Subject Outline.

Submission: Electronic submission - upload a Word .doc or .docx to Moodle and Turnitin

Topic: After reading the case study on Johnstons of Elgin , as placed on Moodle, prepare your 2500 word report;

Task Details: Table of contents, body (sub headings of questions answered, conclusions and recommendations, analysing the issues in the case. Identify management strategies that enabled the company to continue on its path tobecome more profitable.

In your report you need to consider:

1. Vertical integration,

2. Driving efficiencies and supply chain mechanism's,

3. Employing, upstream to downstream production and finishing processes,

4. Look at both agile and lean logistics strategies

Students need to support their analysis with reference from the text and a minimum of eight (8) suitable, reliable, current and academically acceptable sources - check with your tutor if unsure of the validity of sources.

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