Assignment: Dell's Supply Chain
Write a 600-800 word white paper for a consulting company about the supply chain and distribution strategy of a manufacturing company, based on a library article.
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:
• Competency 1: Design a supply chain to support an organizational strategy.
o Explain why a company's supply chain strategy is successful.
• Competency 2: Improve efficiency in the supply chain.
o Describe the main challenges facing a company.
• Competency 3: Manage a supply chain in order to satisfy customers.
o Describe how a company has changed its supply chain to satisfy its customers.
• Competency 4: Communicate in a professional manner that is consistent with expectations for supply chain managers and participants.
o Exhibit proficiency in writing, critical thinking, and academic integrity by appropriately attributing sources.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.