22 Feb How do sales and operations planning in supply chain integration impact the company overall?
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Benchmark – Supply Chain Integration
Assessment Description
Supply chain integration is a major contributing factor to organizational success. The goal of supply chain integration is alignment within the supply chain. As a business leader, how can you achieve greater supply chain integration with suppliers and customers?
Amazon is a prime example of a company that has successfully managed its supply chain to achieve growth and profitability. Research the progression of Amazon’s supply chain integration. Write a 1,000-1,250-word paper that address the following questions:
1.How do sales and operations planning in supply chain integration impact the company overall? What would Amazon’s medium- and long-term forecast inform the operations management department? How do logistics, transportation modes, and warehouse locations impact Amazon’s competitiveness?
2.How does global sourcing and procurement impact the overall effectiveness of the supply chain? What are the benefits and challenges that have occurred when outsourcing logistic and other functions?
3.How has Amazon successfully leveraged e-commerce strategies to promote supply chain integration and boost sales and growth for the organization? Which strategies have been particularly effective and why?
4.Do you feel that Amazon sets an example for other companies to model regarding supply chain integration? Be sure to explain your rationale.
5.How would conscious capitalism and a Christian worldview impact Amazon’s supply chain integration?
Incorporate five to seven resources to support your paper.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the following rubric (SEE BELOW) prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Benchmark – Supply Chain Integration – Rubric
*Sales and Operations Planning – 20 points
*Global Sourcing and Procurement -15 points
*E-Commerce (B) – 15 points
*Amazon as a Model Company – 10 points
*Christian Worldview – 10 points
*Thesis Development and Purpose – 7 points
*Argument Logic and Construction – 8 points
*Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) – 5 points
*Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) – 5 points
* Documentation of Sources – 5 points
RUBIC TOTAL = 100 POINTS
Benchmark Information
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:
Accounting; Project Management; Strategic Human Resource Management
Evaluate e-commerce strategies to leverage web-based sales to promote growth.
