Assignment: Operations Management Essay
Length: 6 to 7 pages.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
How do you select a supply chain management (SCM) strategy? In this module, you have explored a variety of SCMs; now it is your turn to select strategies for two international cities. Both of the cities chosen have unique challenges that will require critical and creative thinking to enable you to select effective SCM strategies.
PROMPT
You are the Strategic Planning Officer for a bottled water company. Your boss has asked you to look at two cities, one in Tumon, Guam and the other in Accra, Ghana. The goal is to select a supply chain strategy for each city.
TASKS
In a paper, consider the following:
o Read "Get Out of the Distribution Blind Spot and Goods Distribution Management in City Logistics Environment: A Systemic Approach."
o Research Tumon, Guam and Accra, Ghana.
o Identify a strategy for each city and explain why you feel the strategy will result in optimal performance and give your company a competitive advantage in the respective market (Tumon and Accra).
o Your supply chain strategy should address what critical factors you utilized to select your strategy. For example, did you consider local road quality? Availability of third party logistics providers?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.