M01AAE: Logistics and Supply Chain Operations - Supply Chain Management

Internal Code: MAS6381

Supply Chain Management:

Industrial success has always been dependent on logistics management. However, today’s customer has increasing expectations with regard to the choice and delivery of goods and services. These customers increasingly demand higher quality and lower prices, whilst they are spoilt for choice. To deal with this apparent trade-off international retailers have adopted different approaches to the management of their operations and supply chains. You will examine the impact of the supply chain drivers (facilities, transportation, inventory, and information) on the management of the supply chain and the implementation of the organizational strategy of a company or SME of your choice; Question: 1) The logistics and supply chain practices of this company, including international and global considerations. 2) Inventory holding and replenishment police, related to logistics and international business constraints. 3) Transport Mode strategy including national and international distribution requirements. This discussion needs to consider business strategy and markets.