Assignment -01

About Assignment -01

In the course of supply chain Management, you've learned about global supply
chain networks, costs of inventory control, and factors that affect global
distribution. Drawing upon this knowledge. Please respond to the prompt
below.

Prompt
EcoWorld is a manufacturer of enclosed, decorative environments. They are
composed of a hand-blown glass sphere filled with water, one fish, and some
aquatic plants. The fish and plants work together so that the system will continue
as long as it has light. The spheres have become a popular holiday gift so sales
skew towards November/December. EcoWorld, located in Seattle, Washington,
wants to globalize its process. This year, the European country of Latervia,
renowned for its cheap and expert glass blowing, has lifted its export tariff.
EcoWorld has also identified another European country, Rombia, as a new market
because it has no import fees. Raw materials will be transported via aircraft and
the final product will be delivered by aircraft and then truck. You are hired by
EcoWorld to assist them in developing a global manufacturing and distribution
plan. Create a report that includes the following elements:

1. Identify and assess the risks and benefits to moving the supply chain to a
global market. Be certain to analyze both the supplier and the consumer
ends of the supply chain.
2. Discuss how globalization will affect the various modes of transportation.
What are some strengths and weaknesses of each mode of
transportation? How would a 10% increase in fuel prices affect
EcoWorld's globalization plans?
3. Discuss how insurance costs will be affected by globalization and the use
of multiple means of transportation across borders.
4. How should EcoWorld adjust its manufacturing and distribution to take
into account the product's seasonality?
5. What inventory valuation / policy method should EcoWorld use? Identify
some of the costs for creating and maintaining inventory of a final
product. How will these costs be affected by globalization?

(5marks)
 Assignment -02

Supply chain management is about the coordination of products/service flows,

information flows and relationships to create better value for all partners. Supply
chain performance is driven by external factors and internal operational
excellence, and is reflected in the alignment of the resources of a network of
supply chain partners. In this assignment , we focus on the capacity and capability
of trucks as a mode of transportation. Trucks can be both, a bottleneck and an
enabler for supply chain efficiency (think: costs!) and responsiveness/ agility
(think: customer service!). Select an existing supply chain from either Health,
Retail, Agribusiness, Tourism , manufacturing or any other service industry and
address the following questions . What is the context in which your supply chain
operates? What are qualitative and quantitative factors that characterise your
supply chains?

1. What is the structure of your supply chain? Draw the supply chain, including its
major players and illustrate major flows. Highlight issues and/or opportunities.
2. What is the truck’s role in your supply chain? How does the trucks as a mode of
transport provide value for your supply chain? What capacities does the trucks
provide? Which ones are missing?
3. What is the level of supply chain integration?
1. How well are product flows integrated?
2. How well are information flows integrated?
3. What are the relationships in the supply chain?
4. Based on your analysis what are 3 significant problems and/or opportunities in
your supply chain given that supply chains and trucks capabilities evolve?
Apply related concepts learned in the course to support your answers for each
question. (5marks)
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Note: Last date of submission of assignment is 13/04/2020 by
11.55 pm in word format. Late submission will not be
evaluated.