Company: Volvo Construction Equipment current supplychain

The written report is to show that you understand what you learn from the module and apply this learning from class to the real life example. You should select and research an organisation of your own choice (you can choose either public or private) that is involved with one of the following supply chain management activities (functions): Procurement (Purchasing/sourcing), Order management, Inventory management, Warehousing management and Transport management.

The report should address the following 2 tasks:

1. Explain the current process of the supply chain management function and analyse any existing problems or weaknesses faced by the organisation. (50%)

You need to explain the current process of the supply chain management function, which means how this function is operated within your chosen organisation and identify actual problems or weaknesses related to this function. You also need to critically analyse why existing problems or weaknesses in the current process have occurred - you need to discuss where this/these problem(s) come from and how these problems emerge.

2. Propose possible courses of action that your chosen organisation might follow to minimise or overcome the problems or weaknesses discussed above. (50%)

This is where you have to come up with convincing solutions to deal with the problems you discussed previously. Of course, your suggestions should be fully justified by providing logical argument with as much evidence as possible.