Understanding Supply Chain Management Methodology

Learning Outcome(s)1. Understand how a supply chain can gain a competitive advantage from efficient management and control

2. Understand the impact of physical and information flows on the integration and harmonisation within a supply chain, including potential barriers to effective working practices.
Assessment Criteria 1            1.1 Analyse the ability of a supply chain to provide a competitive advantage.

1.2 Critically examine the strengths and weaknesses of the supply chain within your organisation or an organisation you are familiar with.  

(WORD COUNT REQUIREMENT FOR ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSIONS – Combined word count for this question is 2500 words)
Assessment Criteria 22.1 Describe the physical and information flow within a supply chain and assess how these flows impact improvements in integration and harmonisation within a supply chain.       

2.2 Identify barriers to effective working in a supply chain and recommend solutions to those barriers within your organisation or an organisation you are familiar with.  

(WORD COUNT REQUIREMENT FOR ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSIONS – Combined word count for this question is 2500 words)