As an operations manager, you are required to keep abreast of and analyse global trends in order to assess and mitigate potential risks to your organisation.
Under the broad umbrella of "Supply Chain Management" this individual or group assignment will be based around a US Company involved in selling to customers globally and assesses the risk presented to the organisation by current global trade uncertainties.
You may choose from the following US based companies:
Apple
Boeing
Caterpillar
Intel
Your task is to identify and analyse the following:
1. The US Government's evolving position with regards to international trade as demonstrated by the government's previous, current and future stance on trade and conduct a risk analysis on the company's value chain; supply chains, operations and demand chains.
2. Global responses to current US trade policy and the possible effects this may have on the company's supply chains, operations and demand chains.
Overview of the business/company selected.
Risks associated with current and future US trade policy posed to the company's value chain; supply chains, operations and demand chains.
Global government's responses to US trade policy and the risks posed to the company's supply chains, operations and demand chains.
Recommendations to mitigate any identified risks.