Module 5 Assignment 2:
Assignment 2: LASA 2—Evaluating a Supply Chain
In this assignment, you will develop an understanding of the supply
chain. You will provide your assessment of a supply chain in the form
of an evaluation. This assignment is the second of the two LASA
assignments you will complete in this course.
Using the Argosy University online library resources and the Internet,
research methods of evaluating supply chains. Select at least three (3)
scholarly sources to support the information in your presentation.
Description of LASA:
In this assignment, you will evaluate a supply chain.
Scenario:
You are consulting for the same organization that you worked for in
LASA 1. The organization has asked you to design a supply chain and
implement a program to monitor its performance with respect to
sustainability. They have also asked you to give recommendations for
improving upon your plan as the organization grows. The chief
executive officer (CEO) has asked you to present your design and
recommendations in a PowerPoint presentation at a meeting with the
executive management team.
Instructions:
Your presentation should include the following information:
1. Evaluate the organization’s facilities with regard to capacity and
location. Determine whether the organization has enough capacity and
whether or not the facilities are strategically located.
2. Conduct an inventory analysis of the firm.
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Evaluate the firm’s ERP system.
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Evaluate the firm’s inventory management systems.
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Identify the firm’s inventory costs.
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Determine the firm’s optimum order quantities.
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Identify the firm’s seasonality adjustments and reorder points.
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Describe the systems used to monitor the performance of the
suppliers.
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Identify the key performance indicators (KPIs).
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Describe the firm’s risk management strategies.