Question

Task 1 of 2 - Essay (AC 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3) Instructions: Choose one organisation and write an essay in which you should use specific examples

that: • Outline the nature of the organisation with a background to its operations. • Critically explain why an effective supply chain is important to all business functions within the organisation and the key factors to develop an integrated supply chain strategy. Evaluate why and how the organisation maintains supplier relationship, before recommending a supplier relation system to your selected organisation. • Critically analyse the factors to consider in developing a strategy to improve an organisation's supply chain. ● ● Assess the use of information technology to create strategies to develop effective supplier relationships. Provide two or more options to improve the supply chain of your organisation and assess their suitability, feasibility, acceptability and benefits before making your justified recommendation.

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