Elements of the supply chain-organizations processes

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Assignment:

The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate your comprehension of key concepts covered to date this semester through research and use of course materials (assigned readings, posted material, lesson notes, class discussions) to guide you.

Your original, concise (quality vs. quantity) essay must be min 2 to 3 max. pages in length, double spaced in a reasonable sized font (Arial 11-12). There should be a brief introduction, brief conclusion and the discussion should be organized in paragraphs. Your essay must include citations (MLA or APA) throughout and include a separate works cited list at the end.

You must produce an essay written in your own words summarizing your findings from research conducted using minimum 3 different sources. Assignments will be processed through SafeAssign so be sure to paraphrase and produce an original essay.

You must examine an organization and one product type or product line sold in Canada (not every product sold by that company). For example, Roots hoodie, Nescafe coffee, PC brand cookie, Tetley tea, Quaker chewy granola bars, Canada Goose parka etc. You are required to research the supply chain of your chosen company/product and assess various elements of the supply chain, the organization's processes and strategies as outlined in the list below. These are topics from course readings and lessons so you will need to refer to those for specific content requirements.

Supply chain (global, domestic, both)
Competitive factor (i.e. low-cost leader, differentiation etc.)
Location(s) of manufacture/sub assembly/final assembly
Inventory practices (storage locations in North America
Outsourcing strategies & supplier relationships (for goods, manufacturing and/or services)
ERP system used for inventory maintenance and tracking
Transparency of supply chain (sustainable and equitable practices)

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