Analyzing and Optimizing Supply Chain Performance

Objective: To critically evaluate the performance of a supply chain within a specific

industry and develop actionable recommendations for optimization.

For the purpose of this assignment the focus will be in a manufacturing industry $($petrochemical$/$oil and gas$).$

Assignment Tasks:

$1.$ Industry Overview:

$$ Select an industry $($e$.$g$.,$ retail, automotive, pharmaceuticals$).$

$$ Provide a detailed overview of the industry$$s supply chain, including key

players, processes, and typical supply chain challenges.

$2.$ Company Analysis:

$$ Choose a company within the selected industry.

$$ Analyze the company's supply chain, focusing on procurement,

production, distribution, and logistics$.$

$$ Identify and describe any significant supply chain issues the company is

currently facing.

$3.$ Performance Evaluation:

$$ Evaluate the performance of the company$$s supply chain using key

performance indicators $($KPIs$)$ such as cost efficiency, lead time,

inventory turnover, and customer satisfaction.

$$ Use relevant data and analytical tools to support your evaluation.

$4.$ Optimization Recommendations:

$$ Based on your analysis, propose strategies to improve the company$$s

supply chain performance.

$$ Consider aspects such as technology integration, supplier relationships,

inventory management, and process improvements.

$$ Discuss the potential impact of these recommendations on the overall

supply chain.

$5.$ Implementation Plan:

$$ Develop a plan for implementing your recommendations, including a

timeline, resource requirements, and risk management strategies.

$$ Outline how you would monitor and measure the success of the

implementation.

$6.$ Conclusion:

$$ Summarize your findings and the expected benefits of your proposed

changes.

$$ Reflect on the potential challenges in implementing your

recommendations and suggest ways to address them.

Deliverables:

$$ A comprehensive report detailing your analysis, recommendations, and

implementation plan.

$$ Supporting data, charts, and graphs as needed to substantiate your findings.

$$ Submit a presentation $(15-20$ minutes$)$ summarizing key aspects of your report,

to be delivered and also elaborate on how SCOR model can be used to manage

Supply Chain operations. Please ensure that you submit a presentation has

audio background

Evaluation Criteria:

$$ Depth and relevance of industry and company analysis.

$$ Accuracy and thoroughness of performance evaluation.

$$ Feasibility and impact of optimization recommendations.

$$ Quality and clarity of the implementation plan.

$$ Overall presentation and organization of the report and slides.