BSS051-6 Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management CW Assignment 2 Brief

Unit learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate a sound understanding of contemporary theories and practices within the areas of Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management
2. Evaluate critically the appropriateness of the theoretical concepts within a variety of differing organisations and evaluate the issues and problems concerning the implementation of these concepts at the operational level

BSS051-6 Assignment Brief

You will be allocated a global company from the Gartner Top 25 List that has significant operations in logistics, supply chain or shipping, and/or transport) in a list given; conduct preliminary research about the company; identify the key issues and challenges in your selected topic area that are currently faced by the company; and discuss these in the light of relevant literature covered in the unit. You are required to conduct research about these companies for class discussion and confirm with your tutor your choice of the company for your assignments.

Assessment 2 is an Individual assignment requires you to submit a full case study analysis report (3,600 words) 

You are required to continue with your allocated company from The Gartner Listfrom Assignment 1. At this stage, you need to conduct more intensive research about the company; update and confirm the key issues and challenges that are CURRENTLY faced by the company; identify and conduct a critical review of relevant literature to support the analysis of the case issues. This assignment requires you to submit a full case study analysis report (3,600 words) before 10am GMT Monday The report should be presented as a formal business report with the following components:

1. Title Page
2. Table of Contents
3. Introduction and Create a Mind Mapof the relevant information of your allocated company. (equivalent to 500 words)
4. A critical literature review discussion of the selected subject area ( include core definitions and contemporary concepts), and correct referencing (indicative word count 1,200 words)
5. Evaluation and critical analysis of the company's current performance using Rich Picture(equivalent to 500 words)
6. Discuss the key challenges faced in managing their supply chain and logistics, compare/contrast with its main competitors' SCM strategy, and so on using the literature you have reviewed to support the evaluation and analysis (indicative word count 800 words)
7. Conclusion, recommendationsand presentation, (indicative word count 600 words)

What do I need to do to pass? How do I achieve a good grade?

The Unit Information Form states the Threshold Expectationsthat inform both you and markers what is the minimum needed to be demonstrated to pass the assessment. 

They should, therefore, answer the question "What do I need to do pass?". During the assessment introductory session, you should be given the opportunity to check your understanding of the threshold statements and what you need to do to surpass them. The assessment marking criteria listed below show how your work is assessed. 

The assessment criteria are informed by the unit's learning outcomes and the assessment task.

Carefully reading the assessment criteria should help you understand the aspects that will be used to judge your progress and achievement of the learning outcomes and offer guidance on "how do I achieve a good grade". The Unit threshold expectations as follows:

• Demonstrate clarity in your information search 
• Synthesize the core practices of a global company in relation to their logistics and supply chain management 
• Broadly apply logistics and supply chain management theoretical concepts to clearly identify your criteria for assessing the effectiveness of logistics and supply chain management How does this assignment relate to 'my learning in this unit and help me develop knowledge and skills that I will need for my future? 

During the weeks 1,2,3,4 &5 of the block the sessions are designed to explore the fundamental concepts of logistics and supply chain management, such as inventory management, demand management, sustainable supply chain strategy, and order management and customer service. 

The sessions also include group activities on exploring types of supply chains and their performance. Therefore, the sessions prepare you to explore various supply chain functions, supply chain strategy and performance of the chosen company. 

The table below indicates graduate competencies gained relevant to this assessment. 

What should I be aware of when preparing my and how and where should I submit my work?

(May need wiseflow info for exams) When submitting work for assessment, you must ensure that it is all your own work. Failure to do this could result in sanctions, including removal from your course. 

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Their Writing Feedback gives feedback on referencing, choice of language, structure and spelling/grammar within 24 hours. 

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