As head of purchasing and procurement, you have been asked to write a brief report to the chief financial officer for the annual budget review. The organization is considering moving to an integrated supply chain and is looking for your input.
Write a minimum of 1,050-word report, addressing the following:
- Define an integrated supply chain.
- Explain how an integrated supply chain strategy contributes to the organization's organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Compare ways in which supply chain logistics strategies contribute to economic value in the United States.
Utilize charts or matrixes to represent relationships when possible.