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Supply Chains and Logistics

Essay Assignment

Critically analyze the statement "The success and failure of supply chains are ultimately determined in the marketplace by the end consumer. Getting the right product, at the right price, at the right time to the consumer is not only the lynchpin to competitive success but also the key to survival..." with a special focus on the lean thinking paradigm.

Assignment Details

As it is examined in previous weekly content, customers play important role in the effective enhancement of supply chain of products. Using the lean thinking paradigm as well as the diagram provided in week 6 ‘Topic Overview - Service Supply Chains and Emerging Supply Chain Designs' please critically analyze the above statement.

Assignment Specifics:

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• Your report should be grounded in relevant theory - use the core and recommended reading - at the same time you should CRITICALLY justify your choices in the assignment.
• Reference all sources appropriately, using the APA Referencing System.
• The word count of your report is 3000 words

You are required to use framework and theories provided in the material of each week to support your choices. Please note that references and appendices are NOT counted in the word limit.

Topic - Service Supply Chains and Emerging Supply Chain Designs

Topic Overview

Learning Objective 1. Analyze and critically evaluate the key drivers influencing globalization.

Learning Objective 2. Identify and evaluate the development and management of the logistics function.

Learning Objective 3. Critically evaluate the systems involved in the transportation of goods, their modal split and comparative strengths and weaknesses

Attachment:- Service Supply Chains and Emerging Supply Chain Designs.rar