Global Supply Chain Management Assignment help

Assessment Information: Brief 2024/25

Module title    Global Supply Chain Management
Level    7

Weighting within module

This assessment is worth 100% of the overall module mark.

Module Leader/Assessment set by
Dr Mandeep Saini, Room 606f, Maxwell Building, email: m.saini5@salford.ac.uk
How to submit
You should submit your assessment on via Turnitin. See submission instruction on Blackboard.

Assessment Context:

Assessment task details and instructions

Global geopolitical unrests have had significant impacts on supply chains by disrupting trade routes, causing delays in shipments, increasing transportation and production costs, and creating uncertainties in the availability of raw materials and finished products. Global industries, including energy, agriculture, manufacturing, and retail, have had to adapt to these challenges by seeking alternative sources, adjusting supply chain strategies, and managing increased costs. These disruptions have led to price fluctuations, shortages, and increased costs for businesses and consumers worldwide.

These geopolitical unrests highlight the critical need for companies to be proactive in strengthening their supply chains. By focusing on resilience, sustainability, and human- centric strategies, businesses can better navigate the uncertainties of the global landscape and maintain stability in their operations and markets.

Select an industry or sector for this assessment: Choose one that you are passionate about or believe is at a critical point due to geopolitical unrests and supply chain disruptions.
 

Assessment Questions:
1.Identify at least five most predominant challenges resulting from recent and potential geopolitical unrest. Analyse the impacts of each challenge on the supply chain of the industry or sector you have chosen. Ensure your findings are supported by current research. (1000 words, 30%)

2.Critically analyse and propose strategic approaches to minimise the risks associated with the five geopolitical challenges identified in task 1 above. Ensure your strategies are actionable to develop a human-centric, sustainable, and resilient supply chain. Also, discuss the potential effectiveness and any limitations of each strategy. Ensure your findings are supported by current research. (1000 words, 35%)

3.Identify the essential skills and competencies necessary for supply chain managers to minimise the risks associated with five geopolitical challenges (identified in Task 1) and to develop a human-centric, sustainable, and resilient supply chain (discussed in Task 2). Ensure your prediction and evaluation are supported by current research. (1000 words, 35%)

Note: For each question above, you should support your arguments by bringing into the critical analysis the justification of choices made and examples of companies and/or case studies that belong to the selected sector/industry. In your answers, real-life examples and multiple sources of information (Minimum 10 each task) must support your analysis, proposals and recommendations.

You will also need to consider the following when completing your assignment:

oThis must be a professional standard report.
oQuality of executive summary (does it give a summary of your paper for executives to read?)
oEstablishment of relevant theory (e.g. how supply chain environments are differentiated in the current situation?)
oExamples (is the examples focused on the current context and supply chain environments)
oAllocation of credit and sources used (use of references and citations to the material you have used?)
oClarity of argument (is the arguments clear and focused on the questions and the context given)
oUnderstanding of the matter (does the report demonstrates your Knowledge and Understanding of the current context and supply chain environments)
oQuality of Conclusions (does it give a summary of your main findings and suggestions)
oOverall report presentation, including spelling and grammar (is the overall report presentation is as per the standard)
oAdherence to the nominated word limit 3000 words (+/- 10%)
Included in word count: Introduction, Main Body, Conclusion.
Excluded from word count: Title pages, Executive summary, tables, figures, citations, references and appendices are excluded.

Marking scheme:

Criteria    Marks
Use of theory/reference to course ideas, news, journal articles etc.    30
Examples (such as Companies trading in the sector)    30
Knowledge and Understanding of the subject matter    10
Quality of argument/Critical Analysis    10
Executive summary/Conclusions    10
Citation and References / Most recent from 2020 till date    10
See detailed marking criteria on pages 8 and 9 below.

Please remember that marks for the assignment will also be awarded in relation to the main questions, presentationand structure and aspects such as the use of examples, figures, tables, illustrations, and statistics that indicate more comprehensive/independent reading.
Explicit marking criteria and mark ranges can be found below.

Assessed intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this assessment, you will be able to:
Knowledge and Understanding
1.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.
2.Synthesise facts and ideas in support of an argument when evolving alternative solutions and concepts such as lean and agile supply
3.Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of global lead-time management and time compression.
4.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
5.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

Practical, Professional or Subject Specific Skills
1.Leads by example - as high levels of self-awareness, emotional and social intelligence,empathy and compassion, and ability to identify mental well-being in others. Work collaboratively, enabling empowerment and delegation - acts with humility and
authenticity is credible, confident and resilient.
2.Judgement and Challenge - Takes personal accountability aligned to clear values. Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to challenge when making decisions and solving problems - instils confidence demonstrating honesty, integrity, openness, and trust.
3.Courage & Curiosity - is confident and brave, willing to innovate, seeks new ideas, and looks for contingencies. Manages complexity and ambiguity, is comfortable in uncertainty, and is pragmatic.
4.Valuing Difference - engaging with all, is ethical and demonstrates inclusivity, recognisingdiversity, championing, and enabling cultural inclusion. Empowers and motivates to
inspire and support others.
5.Professional Reflects on own performance, demonstrates professional standards in relation behaviour and ongoing development. Advocates the use of good practice within and outside the organisation.
Transferable Skills and other Attributes
1.Identify and utilise appropriate methods for collecting and analysing data related to global supply chain management issues.
2.Locate, summarise and synthesise a range of information from published literature and electronic sources on global supply chain management.
3.Work on their own and with others in analysing and presenting solutions to complex supply chain issues in a range of diverse environments.
4.Manage their time to meet deadlines in both group discussions and in preparation for
    in-class activities    
Module Aims
1.To enable students to develop an in-depth understanding of the critical nature and meaning of global supply chain management and its application across a range of organisations and sectors internationally.
2.To provide students with an analytical framework for global procurement, logistics and supply chain systems, their design, monitoring and control
3.To facilitate a critical evaluation of the contribution of global logistics and supply chain to an organisation’s competitive advantage
4.To enable students to recognise and implement responsible and sustainable approaches to supply chain management.

Word count/ duration (if applicable)
The maximum word count is 3000 words (+/- 10%), excluding References. Words over the word limit may not be considered and not marked.

Feedback arrangements
You can expect to receive feedback for your assignment in Turnitin. Summative feedback will be provided within two weeks from the date of your assignment submission. Formative assessments with feedback will be provided during after the first day of delivery.

Support arrangements
You can obtain support for this assessment from sources, which can be found on Blackboard. Forfurther support please send an email to Dr Mandeep Saini or visit his room M606f during his office hours.

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Reassessment
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Below are the Level 7 undergraduate Generic Grade Descriptors for ‘Knowledge’
Outstanding - 100-90
oOutstanding knowledge. Theory is linked to practice to an exceptional level and may be used to formulate new questions, ideas, or challenges.
Excellent – 80-89
oIntegrates the complexity of a range of knowledge and excellent understanding of its relevance
oExcellent depth of knowledge in a variety of contexts. Coherent application of theory to practice
Very Good – 70-79
oComprehensive knowledge showing very good depth and breadth. Clear insight into links between theory and practice. Demonstrates ability to transfer knowledge between different contexts appropriately. Consistently accurate level of knowledge in depth and breadth.
Good – 60-69
oConsistently relevant, accurate knowledge with good depth and breadth. Clear and relevant application of theory to practice. Good identification of key themes. A good demonstration of depth and breadth of knowledge.
Fair – 50-59
oMostly accurate knowledge with satisfactory depth and breadth of knowledge. Sound integration of theory and practice with satisfactory identification of key themes. Fair demonstration of depth and breadth of knowledge.
Adequate – 40-49
oBasic knowledge with occasional inaccuracies appropriates yet basic integration of theory and practice. Superficial depth or limited breadth with unsatisfactory identification of key themes. Basic knowledge demonstrated with some inaccuracies.
Unsatisfactory – 30-39
oLimited evidence of knowledge. Inappropriate links between theory and practice.
oInadequate identification of key themes.
Poor – 20-29

oInconsistent or inaccurate knowledge. Limited and inappropriate or inaccurate links between theory and practice. Poor identification of key themes.
Very Poor – 10-19
oVirtually no relevant knowledge demonstrated. Fails to adequately demonstrate links between theory and practice. Very poor identification of key themes.
Extremely Poor – 1-9
Totally inadequate demonstration of required knowledge. Not able to link theory to practice.