mgf5961 supply chain management
mgf5961 supply chain management
Every question must have your student number and name.
You must answer ALL 3 (three) questions
All answers must be typed in an essay format and supported with adequate references (Harvard or APA).
Total word count excluding references should be no more than 4000 words.
You need to save the name of the file with your student ID.
At the completion of the take-home exam, the completed answers must be submitted via Moodle through turnitin. Ensure supporting references are included and have been appropriately written.
Every assignment will be checked for plagiarism hence collusion practices are discouraged.
Failure to observe these instructions will result in a loss of marks.
Paper submission guidelines: For your assignment, please try to follow the criteria noted: A4 Sized pages, 2.54 (1’) Margins all around, Times New Roman or Calibri font, Major Headings 14pt Bold, Minor Headings 12pt Bold, body text 12pt, 1½ Line spacing, Blank line between paragraphs, Left Justified, Page numbers on every page, Student Name and ID on every page, Each new question started on a new page, File in PDF format
COMPULSORY ESSAY QUESTIONS:
(The paper will be marked and then computed to 40%)
Question 1
Well-designed standards are the foundation for clear, understandable exchanges between trading partners. By using them, you can keep costs down and reduce complexity in your supply chain (www.gs1au.org).
Discuss the above statement based on the following two questions:
a) Critically discuss the importance of GS1standards in the Australian Healthcare industry.
b) Just like any other industry, the Australian healthcare industry is also not immune to product recalls. Explain with relevant examples, why recalls are necessary and how recalls can be smartly managed or dealt with in this industry and the various benefits of doing so.
(Total: 40 marks)
Question 2
“Sustainability isn’t the burden on bottom lines that many executives believe it to be. In fact, becoming environment-friendly can lower your costs and increase your revenues. That’s why sustainability should be a touchstone for all innovation” (Nidumolu et al., 2009).
Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Critically discuss this statement. Next, explain with relevant examples from various industries why businesses today need to rethink business models along with products, technologies, and processes. (Please note that your examples are to be different to those mentioned in WEEK 9/10 readings in Moodle).
(Total marks: 30 marks)
Question 3
Although cross-docking is an innovative distribution strategy, it has not been fully embraced by everyone.
Critically discuss this statement supporting it with appropriate examples and scenarios. Next, provide examples of two companies (from different industries) operating in Australia that could benefit from this strategy and why? (Total marks: 30 marks
