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Assignment question attached in a word file.


Supply Chain Planning and Design Format: Essay Topics Research only one of the following contemporary issues and analyse the impacts on supply chain planning and design decisions. · Drones as New Emerging Technologies This topic is concerned with the different potential applications of Drones or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in Logistics and Supply Chains for distribution of the products. This is one of the emerging issues in supply chain management. · Supply Chain Digitalization This topic is concerned with the digitization of supply chains and using big data analytics, machine learning, and Industry 4 for improving the performance of the supply chains from different aspects. This is one of the recent hot topics in supply chain managements · Humanitarian Operations This topic is concerned with logistical assistance when a catastrophic event such as natural disasters happen. This is one of the critical issues in supply chains. · Blockchain Technology This topic is about the potential impact of blockchain technology in supply chain networks in terms of improving visibility and also financial flow in supply chains. This is one of the recent hot topics in supply chain management. · Supply Chain Resiliency This topic is about the impact of catastrophic risks on supply chains such as recent Covid-19 pandemic, terrorist attacks, etc. and how supply chain managers can make their supply chains resilient against these kinds of risks. · Closed-loop Supply Chains This topic is about taking into account sustainability issues in supply chains; this is a mature but very important topic in supply chains. You may discuss with your lecturer if you have different topics apart from the above list. Guidelines You must use at least 15 peer-reviewed publications to support your essay. In addition, you will need to read and refer to non-peer reviewed documents such as books, trade journals and articles to substantiate your discussion. The length should be between 2100 words (excluding tables, figures, diagrams, cover page, and references).No Wikipedia please! Any use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI), such as Chat GPT, RESEMBLE.AI or Mid- journey, is NOT permitted and will be investigated for Academic Misconduct. Size 12, Font Times New Roman. Double-spaced. Margin 2.54 cm all round. Use the Chicago referencing style. All references must be cited in the document and also listed in the reference section. You should demonstrate a mature level of undergraduate writing. Students will be evaluated in terms of their capacity to demonstrate understanding of the key issues in the relevant literature and applying it to the area of supply chain management. You should demonstrate a mature level of postgraduate writing. Use your spell check functions. Proofread your document. Writing skills will be assessed. This includes introduction, body, conclusion, high level of critical analysis and discussion of academic journal articles, supporting articles to the author’s opinions and conclusions. Must demonstrate the breadth and depth of the arguments. A professional level of presentation is expected. All references must be and listed in the reference section. Use illustrations, diagrams, charts and table to enhance your essay.