Module 3 - SLP SUPPLY CHAIN TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS Assignment Overview Delivery Technology A drone delivery service in Iceland was the first of its kind in 2017. Before that, Amazon did drone deliver

Running head: MANAGING THE SUPPLY CHAIN MODULE 3 CASE 0

Trident University International

Student Name

Managing the Supply Chain Module 3 Case

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Date of Submission

Managing the Supply Chain Module 3 Case

2-3 sentence introduction. Major companies make different decisions regarding logistics in order to optimize supply chain functions; a few create in-house solutions, franchises, some move forward via acquisition while third-party sourcing or partnerships is more appealing to others.

Consumers expect deliveries fast: next day, same day even one or two hours but don’t want to pay (extra) for the service. Companies are working on fulfillment and logistics solutions to meet demands of the marketplace. Last mile delivery is becoming a large part of the process. What technology/software supports the processes for chain members including the end consumer?

Begin with the case background readings to learn about logistics trends. Then move to expert or consultant publications written within the last three years.

Delivery strategy #1

Provide a well-balanced assessment of what is required in omni-channel supply chains according to the readings and information from at least three experts (articles, interviews, presentations, etc.). You must include four different strategies for delivery (other than drones/automated vehicles, etc. which are addressed in this module’s SLP). One delivery method must include bricks and mortar or warehouse delivery while a second needs to be last-mile focused. This section should be 1 page in length. Research Required. NOTE: no resources should be more than three years old for this case because the industry is changing rapidly and the goal is to remain relevant throughout your career.

Delivery strategy #2

Delivery strategy #3

Delivery strategy #4

Technology linkages

The final section of the case must include a well-researched discussion of technology links (software, programs, etc.) that ensure transparency and control within the chain. This section should be 1 page in length. Research Required. NOTE: no resources should be more than three years old for this case because the industry is changing rapidly and the goal is to remain relevant throughout your career.

Since you are engaging in research, be sure to cite and reference the sources in APA format. The paper should be written in third person; this means words like “I”, “we”, and “you” are not appropriate. For more information see Differences Between First and 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.

Conclusion

This is your 2-3 sentence conclusion. Remember this is the last thing your reader will hear. Your submission will include:

Trident University International’s cover page
The body will be 5-6 pages with APA citations (2-3 sentence introduction, body, 2-3 sentence conclusion)
The alphabetized reference list page in APA format

References

This listing should be in alphabetical order. Below are a few examples of reference list entries. The following list needs to be removed before you submit the paper (not by category).

Journal in online library (be sure that you give the specific library database for journal articles that you have retrieved from the library, e.g., Proquest, EBSCO – Academic Search Complete, EBSCO – Business Source Complete, IBISWorld, etc.):

Last name, Initials. (yyyy of journal volume). Title of article. Title of Journal, volume

number,(issue number), pages. Retrieved from [insert name of library database]

Example:

Borgerson, J. L., Schroeder, J. E., Escudero Magnusson, M., & Magnusson, F. (2009).

Corporate communication, ethics, and operational identity: A case study of Benetton. Business Ethics: A European Review, 18(3), 209-223. Retrieved from Proquest.

Book in online library:

Last name, Initials. (yyyy published). Book title. Retrieved from [insert name of library

database]

Example:

Johnson, R. A. (2009). Helping really fat dogs. Retrieved from EBSCO eBook Collection.

Newspaper in online library:

Author last name, first initial. (YYYY, MM DD). Name of article. Title of Newspaper,

pages. Retrieved from [name of library database].

Example:

Dee, J. (2007, December 23). A toy maker’s conscience. New York Times Magazine, 34-39.

Retrieved from EBSCO – Academic Source Complete.

Websites

APA end reference for a website – with author:

Author. (Year [use n.d. if not given]). Article or page title.

Larger Publication Title. Retrieved from https://urladdress

Example:

Shiva, V. (2006, February 12). Bioethics: A third world issue. Nativeweb. Retrieved

from https://www.nativeweb.org/pages/legal/shiva.html

APA end reference for a website – with no author:

Title of article. (Year [use n.d. if not given]). Website Title. Retrieved from

https://www.website-name/ABCDEFG-12345

Example:

Media giants. (2014). Frontline: The Merchants of Cool. Retrieved from

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/cool/giants/