Assignment Instructions
SCM CASE ANALYSIS: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Overview
In this assignment, you will write a white paper to be presented to the Executive Management team to show the importance of continuing to invest in the company’s supply chain information management system.
Instructions
For your white paper, you may use the same company you selected for another assignment or select a different company from this list:
Amazon.
Apple.
L. L. Bean.
Starbucks.
Walmart.
Conduct your research and write about the selected company’s information management system (IMS) and include the following:
Describe the company’s information management system.
How does its SCM information system help accomplish their business objectives?
Describe how technology is used for managing the company’s transportation and warehousing network.
What are some examples of the technologies being used that help satisfy customer demands?
Analyze how the company’s IMS provides a competitive advantage over competition.
What are the unique features of the company’s IMS and how do these help create satisfied customers?
Describe how the IMS helps to coordinate between supply chain partners.
Provide an example of how the company coordinates with its supply chain partners to provide exceptional service.
Explain how the IMS helps monitor orders and inventory levels and satisfy customers.
Provide real-world examples that show how the IMS builds customer satisfaction.
Examine why managing information is equally or more important to the company than moving products.
How does managing information impact productivity, efficiency, and profitability?
Submission Requirements
Your assignment should also meet the following requirements:
Format: Submit a professional and well-organized Word document.
Length: 5–6 double-spaced pages.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
APA format: Use current APA style and formatting for in-text citations and references.
References: 3–4 sources are required. As the basis for your research, you can use any of the resources noted in this course, in the Capella library, and on the Internet.
Note: Use of additional resources will assist in achieving distinguished level ratings.
Before submission, refer to the scoring guide for insight into the grading criteria for this assignment.
