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Assignment - Selecting a Supplier
Task - Develop a 7-8 page analytical report detailing best practices in selecting a supply chain partner and how this decision impacts and benefits a global manufacturing company.
Scenario - For this assessment, choose either Option 1 or Option 2. You do not need to do both. You will apply one of these scenarios in the Requirements below.
Option 1 - JM Manufacturing is a small manufacturing company that makes power drills. Due to the specialty of the manufacturing and variety of parts needed, it is most practical to outsource the parts-a plastic case for the tool, power supply, batteries, printed circuit boards, and tool accessories such as drill bits-to perform the final assembly in the United States. It is critical to the company's success to effectively assess the market and be familiar with efficient global sourcing practices to inform your decision for selecting a supply vendor.
Before you consider your options, some research is required to ensure you make the best decision. For this assessment, you may create a fictitious supply vendor or use one found on this website by searching for suppliers of certain product parts: Focus Technology Company, Ltd.
Your Role - Option 1
You are a supply chain manager for JM Manufacturing and you need to be familiar with outsourcing supply chain practices. The vendor selection must be grounded in the business needs that are best for your organization. After performing your research, you are to provide an analytical report to senior leadership.
Deliverable Format - Requirements: The analytical report should be 5-6 pages, not including the title and reference pages. Use a report template of your choice. Use at least five scholarly or academic sources, where applicable, one of which must come from the Wall Street Journal. Use APA formatting for citations and references.
Evaluation - By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies through corresponding scoring guide criteria:
Competency 1: Assess the market to inform effective and efficient global supply chain sourcing practices.
Recommend a global supply chain vendor for the manufacturing company.
Competency 2: Analyze effective sourcing practices that support organizational needs.
Analyze best practices for global supply chain sourcing.
Competency 5: Apply ethical and legal principles to supply chain sourcing practices.
Analyze ethical and legal considerations for selecting a supply chain vendor.
Competency 6: Communicate in a manner that is professional and consistent with expectations for members of the business professions.
Write coherently to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a business professional.
Attachment:- Selecting a Supplier Assignment File.rar