You are asked to complete a project that should be done in a group of 5 to 6 students. The following suggestions propose four potential outcomes from a project report. All other topics related to supply chain strategies are also allowed.

• To perform a cast study that analyzes an existing logistics/supply chain process and suggest any necessary improvements that needs to be made. Examples include a study of the supply chain strategy by Mercedes Benz, design of an inbound logistics system for the Circuit City, etc.
• To develop a supply chain strategy for a globally operating firm or an internally coordinated value chain. Options for the physical flow contents can be a supply chain processing a specific product line or a trade system transacting a variety of materials.
• To study information technologies/e-commerce practices in an industry context from the point of describing risks, benefits, best practices along with industry examples of each. Examples of technologies and e-commerce practices may include IoT, Cloud Computing, 3D Print, B2B Bar Codes, RFID, Oracle/SAP ERP systems.
• Select a hi-tech firm/industry and identify a potentially new product design (say, a new modular design and assembly system for autos) for a prevalent product line and build a business plan with a focus on logistics performance issues. The goal is to identify the business opportunity and proactively design the ideal upstream & downstream supply chain network for it. The project should include implementation details.

Need to complete one of the project above? Any references?