Question: Critically evaluate, (using academic argument), the impact that successful global supply chain management practices have on an organisation's overall performance.
You should use both academic and practical sources to support your critique. Source material should be cited using the Harvard style of referencing, in accordance with the Faculty's Referencing Guide.
Learning Outcomes: The assessment will assess your achievement of the following learning outcomes:
1. An understanding and critical analysis, using the mechanics of Porters' Value Chain, of the management of tangibles, intangibles and information within the global supply chain.
2. A critical evaluation of the need to either outsource or in-source elements of the supply chain, from a global, national or local perspective, and the ramifications of this on organisational objectives.
3. An appreciation and critical evaluation of backward and forward growth in the supply chain, and consideration of the same with particular respect to merger and acquisition activity.
4. A critical analysis of how to manage global, national and local risks through the creation of resilient, agile and flexible supply chains.
5. An ability to undertake critical analysis, and from this assimilate both a logical argument and reasoned conclusions.
6. An ability to convey succinctly through visual presentation, both a problem scenario and a range of alternative solutions.
7. An ability to undertake comprehensive research of both academic and organisational materials, showing a suitable breadth and depth of sources.
8. An ability to undertake both group and individual learning, and evidence the skills required to be an effective team member and also manage independent study.
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