1.Managing today's supply chains, all the links to creating and distributing goodsis extraordinarily complex. Depending on the product, the supply chain can span over hundreds of stages, multiple geographical (international) locations, a multitude of invoices and payments, have several individuals and entities involved, and extend over months of time. Due to the complexity and lack of transparency of current supply chains, discuss howblockchainsmight transform the supply chain and logistics industry. (Discuss at Global or National level).

2. In 2019,Nestleannounced a collaboration with OpenSC, a supply chain food provenance blockchain founded by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the Boston Consulting Group Digital Ventures. Nestl wished to provide consumers with the ability to trace their products right back to their origins. What do you think is thevisionthat underpins this, is the WWF's desire to radically increase sustainable food sourcing through certification a successful move towards future innovations in the new 2020 millennium?

3.Climate change affects each and every human around the globe, with profound implications for social justice and human rights. Health-related stresses, competition for natural resources, and the impacts on livelihoods, hunger, and migration warrant immediate global action. What businesses often overlook is that building climate resilience simultaneously advances other goals, including respecting human rights, increasing inclusivity, empowering women, improving the health of workers and communities, and managing supply chains. Identify the potential impacts that climate change will have on company supply chains, particularly the focus of supply chain management on cost, speed, quality, and uncertainty.