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Operations and Supply Chain Management
2,000 words
Operations and Supply Chain Management – Individual Reflective Report
This assessment is an individual 2,000-word reflective report for the Operations and Supply Chain Management module at De Montfort University. The report requires students to reflect critically on their experience of completing Assessment One and to demonstrate how their learning developed throughout the project. The assessment focuses on reflective practice, application of relevant theories, critical analysis of team and project experiences, and the development of an action plan for future professional practice. The report begins with an introduction explaining why reflection on practice is important and connecting reflective practice to relevant learning theories where appropriate. Students are required to identify the particular areas they will focus on within the report and explain why these areas are important and interesting to explore. This section establishes the purpose and scope of the reflection and provides a foundation for the critical discussion that follows. The main body should use appropriate sub-headings to organise the discussion into different areas. Students should explain how the team collectively established specific approaches relating to the topics selected in Assessment One. The report should then examine how the approach changed as the project progressed and connect these changes to relevant theories. Both successful and unsuccessful aspects of the project should be critically considered, rather than simply describing what happened. Detailed examples from the situation analysis and problem-solving components of Assessment One should be used to support the arguments and demonstrate meaningful reflection. The report should demonstrate critical understanding of operations and supply chain management issues, including the ability to critically appraise and adapt to tangible, intangible and information-related aspects of the global supply chain. It should also reflect on capacity planning and process design decisions relating to the production of goods and services. The emphasis is on connecting practical project experience with relevant academic concepts and theories. The conclusion should identify the key learning points gained from the project process and the consultancy presentation. Students should reflect on how these experiences have contributed to their knowledge, skills and professional development. The final part of the report should present a clear action plan explaining how the learning gained from the project will be taken forward into the student's future career. The assessment is worth 30% of the module and has a required length of 2,000 words, with an accepted range of 1,800–2,200 words. Assessment criteria include introduction and rationale, application of theory and concepts, critical analysis and evaluation, conclusion and action plan, and academic skills including Harvard referencing, source quality and quantity, structure and presentation.
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Global Supply Chain Management
1,800 words
Suez Canal Blockage: A Case Study of Global Supply Chain Disruption
This individual report examines the challenges faced by global supply chains as a result of the Suez Canal blockage and critically evaluates the factors that affected supply chain performance during the disruption. The assignment uses the Suez Canal blockage as a case study to explore the wider principles and practices of global supply chain management, with particular attention to supply chain disruption, risk management, resilience, logistics, supplier relationships and integrated supply chain performance. The report requires students to conduct preliminary research into the Suez Canal blockage and use relevant academic and practical sources to identify the major challenges created by the disruption. The case study focuses on the six-day stranding of the Ever Given and the resulting disruption to international supply chains and global trade. The assessment considers how a disruption at a strategically important global trade route can create wider consequences for organisations, logistics networks and supply chain operations. The analysis should identify the key factors that influenced supply chain performance and critically evaluate the effectiveness of the solutions implemented to resolve the disruption. Relevant global supply chain management theories, models and concepts should be clearly defined and applied to the case rather than simply described. The report should demonstrate an understanding of fundamental supply chain principles and consider how evolving trends and global issues can affect supply chain operations. The assignment also encourages consideration of important supply chain management areas covered within the unit, including risk management, resilience, outsourcing, supplier planning and selection, relationship management, supply chain integration, demand management, order management and customer service. These concepts should be connected to the Suez Canal blockage to provide a critical assessment of the challenges and possible approaches to improving supply chain resilience. The report must be presented in a formal and logically coherent report format and should provide evidence of critical reasoning through a wide range of relevant academic and practical sources. The conclusion should draw together the main findings, while recommendations should propose realistic approaches for addressing the supply chain issues identified in the case. The assessment is worth 30% of the overall unit mark and requires an individual report of 1,800 words, with a permitted variation of ±10%. The report is assessed across four main areas: use of theory and frameworks (25%), analysis and evaluation (30%), conclusions and recommendations (20%), and structure, presentation and referencing (25%). The marking criteria emphasise the application of relevant theoretical concepts, critical evaluation of academic and practical sources, a clear connection between theory and practice, realistic recommendations, logical structure, and appropriate in-text citations and referencing.
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Global Supply Chain Management
4,200 words
Global Supply Chain Management – Gatwick Airport Northern Runway Expansion
This individual report examines several strategic and operational aspects of the global supply chain associated with the Gatwick Airport Northern Runway expansion. The assessment requires students to investigate the organisation and its current global supply chain challenges, while applying relevant supply chain management theories, frameworks and models to analyse its operations and develop strategic recommendations. The report begins by providing a background of the organisation, with particular attention to its current global supply chain issues and strategic supply chain relationships. Key areas of investigation include risk management, supply chain resilience, outsourcing, supplier planning and selection, supply chain integration, network design, leadership, benchmarking, decision-making, and the application of lean and agile approaches. These areas provide the basis for understanding how the organisation can manage its supply chain effectively within a complex and changing global environment. A critical evaluation of external factors affecting the organisation's global supply chain is also required through the use of a PESTEL analysis. This enables consideration of the political, economic, social, technological, environmental and legal factors that may influence supply chain performance, risks, costs and strategic decisions. The report must then develop key strategic recommendations aimed at optimising the organisation's global supply chain. The recommendations should focus on reducing costs, supporting sustainability, improving operational efficiency and enhancing supply chain resilience. Each recommendation should be supported by appropriate supply chain management theories and models, such as agile supply chain approaches, lean supply chain principles and global sourcing strategies. Students are expected to provide a clear rationale for their recommendations using theoretical insights and relevant academic and professional literature. The assessment places emphasis on critical reasoning, wider reading and the ability to connect supply chain theory with practical organisational issues. A logically structured, professional and business-like report is required, supported by appropriate evidence and Harvard referencing. The marking criteria assess the use of theory and frameworks, critical analysis and evaluation, conclusions and recommendations, and the overall structure, presentation and referencing of the report. The assignment is worth 70% of the unit assessment and has a required length of approximately 4,200 words, with a permitted variation of ±10%. The report should demonstrate an understanding of global supply chain management practices and the ability to apply relevant theories and frameworks to analyse supply chain challenges and develop realistic strategic recommendations.
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4,200 words
Global Supply Chain Strategy for the Gatwick Airport Northern Runway Expansion
This individual Global Supply Chain Management assessment requires students to prepare a professional strategic report on the supply chain implications of the Gatwick Airport Northern Runway expansion. The task focuses on applying contemporary supply chain theories, models and analytical techniques to a complex infrastructure development context, with particular attention to strategic relationships, operational efficiency, risk and resilience. Assignment Brief 2 - MBA013 Glo… The report begins by establishing the background to the organisation and examining its current global supply chain context. Students are expected to consider issues including strategic supplier and customer relationships, risk management, resilience, outsourcing, supplier planning and selection, integration, supply chain networks, leadership, benchmarking, decision-making, lean principles and agile supply chains. These areas provide the basis for evaluating how supply chain performance can be improved in a major airport expansion project. Assignment Brief 2 - MBA013 Glo… A key analytical component requires a PESTEL analysis to critically assess how external political, economic, social, technological, environmental and legal factors may affect the organisation’s global supply chain. The purpose is not only to identify external pressures but to evaluate how those factors may influence sourcing, supplier management, cost, risk exposure, resilience and long-term strategic decision-making. Assignment Brief 2 - MBA013 Glo… The final part of the report develops strategic recommendations aimed at optimising supply chain performance. Recommendations should focus on reducing costs, supporting sustainability, improving operational efficiency and strengthening resilience. Students are expected to justify these proposals through explicit application of relevant theories and models such as lean supply chain, agile supply chain and global sourcing strategies, supported by appropriate academic and practical evidence. Assignment Brief 2 - MBA013 Glo… The marking criteria place substantial emphasis on theoretical application, critical analysis and the connection between theory and practice. The rubric allocates 25% to theory and frameworks, 30% to analysis and evaluation, 20% to conclusions and recommendations, and 25% to structure, presentation and referencing. Assignment Brief 2 - MBA013 Glo… Assignment Brief 2 - MBA013 Glo… Overall, the assessment develops competence in strategic supply chain analysis, infrastructure logistics, risk and resilience, supplier management, lean and agile operations, sustainability and evidence-based recommendation development. Overview word count: approximately 350 words. Important: the brief explicitly states that the report must be original and that students should not use AI to produce the work. Assignment Brief 2 - MBA013 Glo…
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Consultancy Project
1,464 words
Enhancing Sustainable Supply Chain Practices through Digital Transformation: A Case Study of Unilever Plc
This consultancy project proposal examines how digital transformation can enhance sustainable supply chain practices at Unilever Plc. Unilever is presented as a multinational fast-moving consumer goods organisation operating across more than 190 markets, with a complex global supply chain and sustainability commitments linked to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The proposal focuses on the challenges associated with achieving supply chain transparency, managing fragmented sustainability data, and balancing sustainable sourcing and operational costs. The project investigates how emerging digital technologies, particularly blockchain, the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), could support greater transparency, traceability, operational efficiency and sustainability within Unilever's supply chain. The organisational analysis identifies issues including the complexity of tracing raw materials across multi-tier supply chains, fragmented procurement and sustainability information systems, and the tension between sustainability investments and short-term operational costs. The proposal also considers infrastructure readiness, data security and employee upskilling as factors affecting digital transformation. The research aims to examine how digital transformation technologies could improve sustainable supply chain planning at Unilever while supporting long-term business and environmental goals. Three objectives are established: examining sustainability challenges affecting Unilever's global supply chain, assessing how blockchain, IoT and AI could improve transparency, traceability and efficiency, and proposing strategic recommendations for integrating digital innovation into Unilever's sustainability framework. The central research question examines how digital transformation can contribute to an ethical, transparent and sustainable supply chain while maintaining operational efficiency. A qualitative exploratory case-study research design is proposed. The main emphasis is on secondary data, including Unilever's annual reports, sustainability information, digital transformation publications, company news, industry articles and analyst reports. Where feasible, primary data may be collected through semi-structured expert interviews and a short qualitative questionnaire. The proposed analysis includes thematic analysis, document review and descriptive statistics using relevant secondary numerical data. Validity is supported through triangulation, while reliability is addressed through consistent coding and an audit trail. The proposal also addresses ethical considerations, including research integrity, transparency, confidentiality, informed consent, anonymity, GDPR requirements, plagiarism avoidance, Harvard referencing and potential corporate bias or greenwashing. Overall, the project explores the potential contribution of digital innovation to Unilever's sustainability objectives and the wider responsible digitalisation of the FMCG supply chain.
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Business Management / Business Consultancy / Supply Chain Management
5,000 words
Digital Transformation for Sustainable Supply Chain Transparency at Unilever: Blockchain, IoT and AI
This MSc Business Consultancy Project requires students to undertake an evidence-based consultancy investigation addressing a strategically significant business problem within a selected organisation. The assessment is designed to replicate professional consultancy practice by requiring students to define a focused organisational challenge, critically analyse secondary evidence, apply relevant management frameworks, evaluate stakeholder implications and develop practical recommendations that create value for the client organisation. The final submission is a 5,000-word consultancy report, including a 500-word employability reflection. The reference project examines Unilever Plc and focuses on the challenge of improving transparency and traceability across its complex global supply chain. Particular attention is given to the potential application of Blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support real-time traceability, predictive analytics, ethical sourcing, operational efficiency and sustainability performance. The project considers how digital transformation could support Unilever's sustainability objectives while responding to growing regulatory, environmental and stakeholder pressures. The consultancy report requires a structured analysis consisting of an executive summary, introduction, company/client overview, clearly defined business problem and consultancy focus, and detailed stakeholder analysis. Students then undertake an extensive data analysis and framework application section using two or three relevant theoretical models alongside credible secondary evidence, industry reports, company data, tables, charts or Excel outputs. Findings should be interpreted critically and linked back to appropriate strategic or management frameworks while incorporating ethical and sustainability considerations. The project concludes with three prioritised, actionable and evidence-based recommendations, including consideration of implementation risks, barriers and anticipated benefits. Students must also critically reflect on the employability skills developed through the consultancy project, including research, analysis, problem-solving, project management, communication, professional behaviour, ethical awareness and future career development. All academic and professional evidence must be cited using the Harvard Referencing System, with emphasis on credible and current sources.
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Global Supply Chain Management / Operations Management
2,494 words
Global Supply Chain and Operations Performance: Company Case Analysis
This Level 7 individual assignment requires students to produce a 2,500-word company case analysis examining an important operations performance issue within a real organisation. Students may select an organisation of any size, type, industry or country and must concentrate their analysis on one operations performance objective: cost, dependability, flexibility, speed or quality. The report requires students to identify the current challenges faced by the chosen organisation in relation to the selected performance objective and critically examine those challenges using relevant operations and supply chain management theories, concepts and analytical tools. Rather than providing only a descriptive account of organisational activities, students are expected to apply appropriate theoretical frameworks to the case and evaluate how these concepts could contribute to improved organisational and supply chain performance. A significant component of the assignment involves critically discussing appropriate best practices for performance improvement. These may include digital technologies, sustainability practices or other relevant operational and supply chain approaches. Students should connect these practices directly to findings from their chosen company case and assess their practical relevance, opportunities and limitations. Academic literature and appropriate real-world evidence should be used throughout to substantiate the analysis and recommendations. The assignment evaluates students' ability to analyse supply chain and operations problems, apply academic theory to organisational practice, and develop evidence-based conclusions and practical recommendations. The marking rubric places substantial emphasis on analysis and discussion (30%), application of theory (30%), and conclusions and recommendations (30%), with the remaining 10% allocated to presentation, logical structure, English expression and correct referencing. The report must use Harvard referencing, include a contents page, and follow the specified academic formatting requirements, including Arial size 12, 1.5 line spacing and A4 pages with 2.54 cm margins.
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