Individual Essay – Strategic Supply Chain Management

Assessment Information:

• Word Count: 1500 words • APA Format (7th edition) • No plagiarism, No Ai • At 10 references

Assessment Task:

Consider a case company of “Uniqlo” (from manufacturing industry such as automotive, furniture, fashion, electric appliances, consumer electronic devices. paper/books, or packaging, etc.).

Using relevant theory from academic literature as well as well as your own research on the case company:

1.⁠ ⁠Critically evaluate how the company's operations support their supply chain strategy (25 marks – 750 words)

2.⁠ ⁠What changes (recommendations) to operations and supply chain strategy are required and how could those be implemented given your own evaluation of the company's competitive position (25 marks – 750 words)

Task specific guidance:

You should demonstrate an understanding of the supply chain issues facing the case study company. Supported with appropriate evidence materials the case study, textbooks, journal articles, market data, or on-line materials. You should present a reasoned argument using both theory and case study evidence.

Do not repeat material from the case as the main part of your answer. You need to show material distending of the issues through explanation and discussion.

The assignment should be written in essay format with the two questions clearly identified. Section headings may be added. Aim to meet the word count for each question as closely as possible.