Before completing the five topic papers for the class, you will need to identify the product and steps in the supply chain so you have a plan for your papers. The example below (which you cannot use) shows how you will need to define your topic across the supply chain. Note that each product is slightly different, so you will need to identify how these steps are different for your selected product. The Topic Selection Paper format should include all the information outlined in the example.

Example

Name Supply Chain Management Professor Name Due 01/01/2022 Topic Selection Paper

Paper 1: Sourcing Raw Materials = I am going to write about how tomatoes grow and are harvested on a farm. Tomatoes serves as the raw material for the final product ketchup. Paper 2: Manufacturing of Products in the Supply Chain = I am going to write about how tomatoes are transformed into ketchup and then put into little packets for restaurant usage. It will be important to discuss shelf-life, quality, weight, testing, and other measures in the manufacturing process. Paper 3: Warehousing, Transportation, Logistics, and Distribution = I will write about how the ketchup is stored in boxes, shipped by trucks, and then delivered to restaurants. Some consideration are spoilage, FIFO, routing, and JIT. Paper 4: Retail Supply Chain Management = I will write about how McDonalds utilizes the supply chain to get ketchup packets for each of their franchised restaurants. Important factors are inventory management and POS systems, ordering, processing, stocking, and customer service regarding the ketchup. Paper 5: Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility = I will write about best practices corporation have regarding the ketchup industry and the tomato farming industry. Farming practices, land conservation, renewable energy, sustainable packaging, and contribution to the community will be covered in this paper. References Author Last Name, First Name. (Year) Title of Journal Article. Name of Journal, Edition (#), Page Numbers. DOI:# 10.1234/Journal.5678.910