Supply Chain Management Module 1 Case

LOG301: Introduction to Supply Chain Management

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Supply Chain Management Module 1 Case

2-3 sentence introduction. Many companies worldwide offer consulting services and software to track, measure and analyze benchmarks and key performance indicators. Metrics are particularly important in the supply chain since there are many components that must work in concert so that it is efficient.

Let us delve into the world of SCM metrics. We will start with academic experts in the field to learn about crucial metrics and best practices in SCM in both the private and public sectors and then switch gears and listen to professionals and consultants who share their viewpoints while marketing products and services. This provides a more balanced perspective.

Academic view: supply chain metrics

Research Instructions: In Trident’s Library use the terms: best practices supply chain metrics. Refine your Search and select:

· Scholarly & Peer-Review

· Journal Article

· Last 3 years

· Sort by Relevance

Present a well-balanced academic discussion on the importance of supply chain metrics. It may be a general in nature or focused on a specific industry that complements your career goals or experience. (1 page) You must use at least two articles from the Trident Library databases for this section of the case.

Military or government view: supply chain metrics

Procuring a military or government contract means understanding how those entities function. Your resources should be comprised of government, military/defense and/or practitioner resources. Research either government or military/defense supply chain best practices. (1 page)

Industry professionals and supply chain metrics

Internet search time. Using blogs, articles or information written by at least three experts from different companies, discuss SCM metrics championed by professionals. (1 page)

Since you are engaging in research, be sure to cite and reference the sources in APA format. NOTE: failure to use research with accompanying citations to support content will result in reduced scoring “Level 2-Developing” for Meets Assignment Requirements, Critical Thinking, Use of Sources and Mechanics on the grading rubric. The paper should be written in third person; this means words like “I”, “we”, and “you” are not appropriate. Refer to yourself in third-person as “manager” or you can write about what the “project team” will do, rather than saying “I” and “we.”

Conclusion

This is your 2-3 sentence conclusion. Remember this is the last thing your reader will hear. Your submission will include:

· Trident University International’s cover page

· The body of the paper will be 3-pages with APA citations (2-3 sentence introduction, 3- page body, and 2-3 sentence conclusion)

· The alphabetized reference list page in APA format

References

This listing should be in alphabetical order. Below are a few examples of reference list entries. The following list needs to be removed before you submit the paper.

Journal in online library (be sure that you give the specific library database for journal articles that you have retrieved from the library, e.g., Proquest, EBSCO – Academic Search Complete, EBSCO – Business Source Complete, IBISWorld, etc.):

Last name, Initials. (yyyy of journal volume). Title of article. Title of Journal, volume

number,(issue number), pages. Retrieved from [insert name of library database]

Example:

Borgerson, J. L., Schroeder, J. E., Escudero Magnusson, M., & Magnusson, F. (2009).

Corporate communication, ethics, and operational identity: A case study of Benetton. Business Ethics: A European Review, 18(3), 209-223. Retrieved from Proquest.

Book in online library:

Last name, Initials. (yyyy published). Book title. Retrieved from [insert name of library

database]

Example:

Johnson, R. A. (2009). Helping really fat dogs. Retrieved from EBSCO eBook Collection.

Newspaper in online library:

Author last name, first initial. (YYYY, MM DD). Name of article. Title of Newspaper,

pages. Retrieved from [name of library database].

Example:

Dee, J. (2007, December 23). A toy maker’s conscience. New York Times Magazine, 34-39.

Retrieved from EBSCO – Academic Source Complete.

Websites

APA end reference for a website – with author:

Author. (Year [use n.d. if not given]). Article or page title.

Larger Publication Title. Retrieved from https://urladdress

Example:

Shiva, V. (2006, February 12). Bioethics: A third world issue. Nativeweb. Retrieved

from https://www.nativeweb.org/pages/legal/shiva.html

APA end reference for a website – with no author:

Title of article. (Year [use n.d. if not given]). Website Title. Retrieved from

https://www.website-name/ABCDEFG-12345

Example:

Media giants. (2014). Frontline: The Merchants of Cool. Retrieved from

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/cool/giants/