Assignment Task:
Business For Project: SelmaArea Food Bank
Location: 101 Avenue CSelma, Alabama 36701
Project Overview:
For your final exam, you will research, map, analyze, and redesign the supply chain of a real organization. The organization must be a local business, nonprofit, church, school, community organization, or your employer. This project requires an original interview or observation and analysis of a unique dataset. The unique datasets are accessible in the "Announcement and Files" sections in Canvas.
Project Requirements
1. Organization Profile (1-2 pages)
Conduct an interview or observational study of a real organization. Include what the organization does, its customers, top products/services, challenges, and a photo you have taken of the location. Need Assignment Help?
2. End-to-End Supply Chain Mapping (1-2 pages)
Create a visual supply chain flow map showing suppliers, inbound logistics, production/service operations, distribution, customers, and reverse logistics. (Hand-drawn or software-generated.)
3. Original Dataset Analysis (1-2 pages)
Use the custom dataset provided to you. Calculate one forecast (moving average or trend), evaluate KPIs, identify patterns, and explain how this data informs planning decisions.
4. Risk Assessment & Bullwhip Effect (1 page)
Identify two risks the organization faces, explain how the Bullwhip Effect might occur, and describe real-world consequences.
5. Supply Chain Redesign Proposal (1-2 pages)
Recommend improvements using forecasting, inventory decisions, procurement strategy, transportation mode changes, coordination methods, risk mitigation, and appropriate technologies.
6. Presentation (10 minutes)
Create a recorded presentation summarizing your findings. Your face and voice must appear at least once.