Assignment
Research an organization in the manufacturing, retail, service, or technology industry that has undertaken special efforts to enhancing its supply chain.
Based on your research, respond to the following:
Discuss the efforts the organization has made to increase collaboration with its supply chain partners in an attempt to create value.
What kind of advantage has this created for the organization? Can the company sustain the advantage to generate a long-term differentiation from its competitors?
Why has this organization succeeded or failed in effectively leveraging its supply chain efficiencies into a sustainable differentiator?
Base your analysis on published scholarly articles and not just your own opinions.
Post your responses to the Discussion Area. Through the end of the module, comment on at least two of your peers' responses.
Do the following when responding to your peers:
Read your peers' answers.
Provide substantive comments by
contributing new, relevant information from course readings, Web sites, or other sources;
building on the remarks or questions of others; or
sharing practical examples of key concepts from your professional or personal experiences
Respond to feedback on your posting and provide feedback to other students on their ideas.
Make sure your writing
is clear, concise, and organized;
demonstrates ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; and
displays accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.