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Innovation and IT in supply chains
Instructions on Assessment:
The assessment for this module is comprised of two parts. You MUST complete both parts.
Part 1:
The first part is a group presentation, which accounts for 25% of the module mark. These presentations will be based on case studies, which will be provided to you two weeks prior to the actual presentation day. Presentations will take place during the seminars of the semester.
Part 2:
The second part is an individual assignment, which accounts for 75% of the module mark. In this part of the assessment you have to write a 3000 word long reportexplaining and discussing the following (you MUST do both tasks).
Task 1 for Part 2:
Critically evaluate, discuss as well as compare and contrast the "knowledge-as-possession view" and the "knowledge-as-practice view". Furthermore, discuss the meaning of these two schools of thought in relation to managing innovation in supply chains, whilst relating this to some of the innovation and relationship management concepts discussed in the lectures and seminars throughout this module. You must use examples from different organisations of your choice to supplement your discussion.
Word limit: 1200 words
Presentation and abstract:
Please pay particular attention to the structure of your report, the English language, and referencing.
Presentation format: Structured business report
Abstract: You must write an abstract.
Word limit for the abstract: 100 words.
Introduction and conclusion:
Word limit: 200 words
Task 2 for Part 2:
Critically evaluate and discuss the role of information technology (IT) in a supply chain of your choice. Please analyse the information technologies adopted in your chosen supply chain and critically discuss the impact of these systems on supply chain performance.
Presentation and abstract:
Please pay particular attention to the structure of your report, the English language, and referencing.
Presentation format: Structured business report
Abstract: You must write an abstract.
Word limit for the abstract: 100 words.
Part -2 Article -
1. An empirical study of RFID productivity in the U.S. retail supply chain by Seungjae Shin and Burak Eksioglu
www.elsevier.com/locate/ijpe
2. Dynamic pricing and ordering decision for the perishable food of the supermarket using RFID technology by Xiaofeng Liu, Ou Tang
and Pei Huang.
www.emeraldinsight.com/1355-5855.htm
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