Write a case study on supply chain network design. In this regard, you need to select a
Question:
Write a case study on supply chain network design. In this regard, you need to select a case company
( Amazon.) and identify the organizational strategy and corresponding supply chain network design strategies (e.g., efficient supply chain design, responsive supply chain design, centralized or decentralized design, sustainable supply chain design, etc.). Draw the map of the supply chain network of the case company and explain the map corresponding to the underpinning rationale for the strategies. Then analyze the supply chain design strategies with respect to its alignment with organizational strategy, and why the case company chooses a particular design. Analyse advantages and disadvantages/possible risks in the supply chain due to the specific design, compare with best practices and existing literature on supply chain design. Finally, write a conclusion and also a recommendation regarding redesigning the supply chain with justification (if redesigning I s necessary).
3 Marking Guide
Abstract: Summary of your research-
Introduction: Introduce the topic - Shall include- what are you doing? Why? How? Contribution?
Literature: Shall include- Supply chain design and its strategic importance, Different types of supply chain design, risks associated with different designs-
Case study: Describe case company (including its vision, mission, goals, organizational strategies,
supply chain strategies, design strategies), map its supply chain and explain the map. 2000 Words
Auditing and Assurance Services
ISBN: 978-0077862343
6th edition
Authors: Timothy Louwers, Robert Ramsay, David Sinason, Jerry Straws