Module 1 - Case MODERN SUPPLY CHAINS Assignment Overview Omni-Channel Supply Chain Strategies When online purchasing expanded, multi-channel supply chains developed to support the new buying patterns.
Module 2 - Case
TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT AND INNOVATION
Assignment Overview
Visibility and Technology
Some companies transformed themselves to meet changing market demands and were rewarded. Supply chain visibility “can significantly increase speed to market, reduce capital expenditures and manage risk.”*
Begin the Case background readings to learn about supply chain visibility and how it is incorporated. Then move to expert or consultant publications written within the past three years.
Case Assignment
Provide a well-balanced assessment of what is required for visibility in the chain according to the readings and information from at least three experts (articles, interviews, presentations, etc.). You must include four different strategies/requirements. Complete the case by discussing barriers to implementation.
NOTE: No resources should be more than three years old for this assignment because the industry is changing rapidly and the goal is to remain relevant throughout your career.
Module 2 Case Background Readings
Role of Visibility in Supply Chain Management (2019)
When to Lock the Price? The Optimal Procurement Policy under Input Price Volatility (2019)
Digitalization of Logistics and Supply Chains Isn’t The Future; It’s Already Here! (2019)
The Data Analytics Revolution in LAST-MILE Delivery (2018)
8 Tips to Help Procurement Optimize Supplier Master Data (2019)
New Decade Will Bring New Manufacturing Technologies & Techniques (2019)
Since you are engaging in research, be sure to cite and reference the sources in APA format. The paper should be written in the third person; this means words like “I,” “we,” and “you” are not appropriate. For more information see First vs. Third Person. The excessive use of quotes or unoriginal content will directly impact performance since it suggests lack of comprehension and indicates that a student may not have mastered the concepts.
Assignment Expectations
Use the attached APA-formatted template (LOG501 Case2) to create your submission.
Your submission will include:
Trident’s cover page
Your 5- to 6-page paper with APA citations (2- or 3-sentence introduction, body, 2- or 3-sentence conclusion)
The reference list page in APA format
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