Reference no: EM13708209
You are being interviewed for a position at a well-known consulting firm and have been given advance notice that you will be asked to critically debate global supply chain management issues in an increasingly complex environment.
As preparation for this interview, prepare a professional business report that is based on a relevant literature review that helps inform you investigation.
The report should cover the following three areas:
1. The key drivers of supply chain performance in a complex environment
2. Barriers which companies face during the implementation of new supply chain strategies
3. Potential unexpected disruptions to complex supply chains and the resilience required to overcome these disruptions
Each section carries equal weight.
Please illustrate your answers with examples where appropriate.
Please also ensure that the Harvard Referencing System is adhered to and fully complied with.
- Critically analyse the theory, concepts and models of global supply chain management to interpret and understand complex and ambiguous risks in global logistics and supply chain environments.
- Synthesise facts and ideas in support of an argument when evolving alternative solutions and concepts such as lean and agile supply
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of global lead-time management and time-compression.
- Critically evaluate the role of national and regional distribution centres (NDC/RDC) and warehouse management systems (WMS)in the strategic development of international supply chains
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of the role and importance of an integrated and responsible approach in shaping managerial attitudes and actions, and in the establishment and maintenance of cross-functional teams and longer-term stakeholder relationships.
|
How much heat per unit length of pipe will be lost
: A water pipe of D = 30 cm is buried in soil with a value of k = 0.52 W/mK. The center of the pipe is buried 1 meter below the surface of the ground. The surface of the ground is at -10o C.
|
|
Uncertainty influence the decisions that managers make
: Explain how risk, certainty, and uncertainty influence the decisions that managers make. giving examples, or expressing opinions for your answer, and write the conclusion. This should give closure to the reader by giving a summary of what the body o..
|
|
What is the reference voltage you would select
: Flow rate transmitter specifications are given as following: Input range: 0 to 300 GPM (Gallons Per Minute) Output range: -5V to 5V. If this transmitter needs to be connected to an A/D converter and the requirement is to detect at least 0.25 GPM diff..
|
|
Pin-connected structure consists of a rigid beam
: A pin-connected structure consists of a rigid beam ABCD and two supporting bars. Bar (1) is an aluminium alloy [E = 70 GPa] with a cross-sectional area of A1 = 2,400 mm2. Bar (2) is a bronze alloy [E = 100 GPa] with a cross-sectional area of A2 = 6,0..
|
|
Key drivers of supply chain performance
: Key drivers of supply chain performance in a complex environment and barriers which companies face during the implementation of new supply chain strategies - Critically analyse the theory, concepts and models of global supply chain management to int..
|
|
The primary type of interior-automatic bonding between water
: the primary type of interior-automatic bonding between water molecules in a solution in pure water is? deformation occurs when a material is subjected to enough tensile stress that it deforms in a shape but then returns to it is original diminuendos ..
|
|
What is the percent increase in the heat transfer
: The average temperature of the human body is 98.6°F. Calculate the maximum rate of heat transfer per unit area by radiation from the human body in a room that is at 50°F. What is the percent increase in the heat transfer if rate you are running a fev..
|
|
Calculate the mass of the piston
: A constant pressure is applied to a 0.5 m diameter vertical cylinder of 300 kPa in a piston cylinder device. Atmospheric pressure is 100 kPa. Calculate the mass of the piston and the work needed to move the piston 5 m in the upward direction.
|
|
Four-stroke engine has a total displacement volume
: A four-stroke engine has a total displacement volume of 10L, 125mm bore and 16.3:1 compression ratio. The engine produces a maximum of 210 kW at 2100 RPM. The intake air is at 45 degrees C and 22.5 g/s of air flow into each cylinder. Calculate the vo..
|