The word length is 2000 words. Select a product/ service that you own, use, or consume. Collect ...

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The word length is 2000 words. Select a product/ service that you own, use, or consume. Collect information about the supply chain of this product/ service contacting the company representatives through email/ digital platform, or using secondary sources available online/ in our library. 1. i) Describe its supply chain, going as far upstream as possible to raw materials. o Where and how was it made? • Where were its components/parts made? • Where were the raw materials/resources sourced from? o How long did this take? How many steps and movements? 2. il) What are the key challenges in the planning and operations of this supply chain? (To answer this, pick 1-2 below questions relevant to your product/service consideration). You should carry out an in-depth analysis and not pick more than 1-2 of the below examples. • What were the key issues in managing inventory, warehouse and distribution? • How does the supply chain under consideration collaborate and manage their materials? • Does the supply chain under consideration have any risk and sustainability issues? • How does the supolv chain under consideration measure performance? i) What are the key challenges in the planning and operations of this supply chain? (To answer this, pick 1-2 below questions relevant to your product/service consideration). You should carry out an in-depth analysis and not pick more than 1-2 of the below examples. • What were the key issues in managing inventory, warehouse and distribution? • How does the supply chain under consideration collaborate and manage their materials? • Does the supply chain under consideration have any risk and sustainability issues? • How does the supply chain under consideration measure performance? • How does the supply chain under consideration leverage the usage of technology to compete with leading supply chains? • How does the supply chain under consideration deal with Brexit/Covid-19/trade war issues between countries/other significant events? Add recommendations to overcome the challenge(s). Assessment method for Section 2: 1. Selection of unique product or service supply chain and rich data from both primary (email contacts) or secondary sources of information (10%). 2. Tracking of the supply chain (30%) • End to end supply details including the location and how the product is sourced, making, time, steps 3. Analysis and presentation (60%) o Selection of a typical predominant challenge applicable to the product/ service supply chain • Depth and relevance of research o Synthesis and evaluation of data • Application, analysis, and understanding of appropriate concepts • Recommendations to overcome the challenge(s). • A clear, professional, and well-presented report. 2) Develop a critical awareness of the role that effective supply chain management plays in terms of achieving competitive advantage. 4) Apply the tools, techniques, and concepts of the module to a variety of case organizations.