Subject Code: MAN203 Subject Name: Logistics and Supply Chain Management Assessment Title: Logistics and Supply Chain Structure Proposal Assessment Type: Length: Written Analysis Four staged submissions Weighting: 40% (10% for each part) Total Marks: Submission: 100 (per each part) Online Due Date: Weeks 10, 11, 12 and 13
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Assessment 3 Information Subject Code: MAN203 Subject Name: Logistics and Supply Chain Management Assessment Title: Logistics and Supply Chain Structure Proposal Assessment Type: Length: Written Analysis Four staged submissions Weighting: 40% (10% for each part) Total Marks: Submission: 100 (per each part) Online Due Date: Weeks 10, 11, 12 and 13 Your task You are required to develop a proposal that captures the development and implementation of a logistics and supply chain structure for a new or expanding enterprise. Assessment Description In this individual assessment, you will be given an opportunity to explain and have a sophisticated understanding of the core principles and processes of supply chain management (SCM), demonstrate a detailed awareness, knowledge and application of current theory in SCM. Moreover, you will be able to demonstrate your ability to integrate information technology software to optimise SCM solutions by utilising a high level of written and oral communication skills to present informed arguments and analyses of contemporary supply chain management practices. Assessment Instructions Each student will develop a Proposal over four (4) weeks that captures all of the elements of the development of a supply chain and logistics solution for a new or expanding enterprise. Each part will require the student to research a particular topic and then prepare a summary of what they have discovered through their research. Background Information Espresso yourself: A shift in demand towards boutique goods and services is favouring niche operators. “Australia’s coffee culture has supported the Coffee Shops industry’s growth over the past five years. As coffee drinking has continued to grow in popularity, the number of small boutique coffee houses has increased over the period, particularly in inner-city locations where office workers congregate. Coffee drinking has become entrenched in the daily routines of many Australian consumers, supporting industry demand. As a result, industry revenue is expected to rise at an annualised 1.4% over the five years through 2019-20, to $4.6 billion. This includes expected revenue growth of 1.4% in the current year. Industry competition has intensified over the past five years as more operators have entered.” (IbisWorld, 2019) Assessment Information COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA Copyright Regulations 1969 This material has been reproduced and communicated to you by or on behalf of Kaplan Business School pursuant to Part VB of the Copyright Act 1968 (‘Act’). The material in this communication may be subject to copyright under the Act. Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. Kaplan Business School is a part of Kaplan Inc., a leading global provider of educational services. Kaplan Business School Pty Ltd ABN 86 098 181 947 is a registered higher education provider CRICOS Provider Code 02426B. Relevant Ibis Industry reports can be found in the library at: https://www.ibisworld.com.au/industry-trends/specialised-market-research-reports/consumer-goods- services/coffee-shops.html Case for Analysis The Huber family moved from Switzerland to Australia over ten years ago and set up a coffee shop. To supplement and enhance this business, they have been making premium hand-made coffee based chocolates from their home in Brisbane for the last five years. They sell both in the coffee shop and from home. They have established a strong group of customers comprised of members of the general public and small businesses such as restaurants and cafes. They make their coffee products from both dairy and non-dairy products, and most of their products are gluten-free. Their range of products includes cappuccino, Swiss roll, Mini mocha cupcakes, Skinny Latte yoghurt and a broad range of coffee-based chocolates. Swiss rolls sell for $23, mocha cupcakes are $7, latte yoghurts are also $7 with each chocolate selling for $3. They also currently sell their coffee chocolates in various assortments of 12 for $18 and 25 for $35. Each year, demand has grown for their product and last year (2018-2019) they made an annual profit of $136,000. Their accountant has been advising the Hubers to expand their business and to move production to commercial premises. Using their own funds together with a small loan from the bank they have purchased a shop in the main street of their local shopping centre where they can now manufacture their coffee products in the rear commercial kitchen area, store them in special refrigerated cabinets and sell from the shop at the front. Sales will commence in the new premises in July 2020. The youngest Huber son, Luca, who has just finished his Bachelor of Business degree at Kaplan in Brisbane believes that the family are still thinking “too small”. He studied Logistics and Supply Chain Management as part of his degree, and he knows that Amazon, the biggest retailer in the world, has recently started operating in Australia. He believes that there is a massive untapped market for the premium coffee products that his family produces and that selling them using the Amazon online platform is a simple and effective way to attract new customers and stimulate production. Weekly Proposal Questions Week 9 – Background What is the market size for manufacturing coffee products in Australia? Which companies are the main participants in the industry? Examine the competitive landscape to identify and describe 3-4 critical aspects of success for this industry. Please visit IBISWorld online database via Kaplan eLibrary to research relevant information. Week 10 – Proposed Supply Chain Will the supply chain for the newly expanded business need to be differentiated based on multiple sales channels/customer segments? What changes to manufacturing will need to be made to accommodate online sales through Amazon? What mechanisms are available for the Hubers to forecast future demand? Week 11 – Evaluation of Proposal From a supply chain and logistics perspective, what might be the benefits and disadvantages of selling their products using the Amazon online platform? What is your understanding of the term “Big Box Supply Chain”? https://www.ibisworld.com.au/industry-trends/specialised-market-research-reports/consumer-goods-services/coffee-shops.html https://www.ibisworld.com.au/industry-trends/specialised-market-research-reports/consumer-goods-services/coffee-shops.html Assessment Information COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA Copyright Regulations 1969 This material has been reproduced and communicated to you by or on behalf of Kaplan Business School pursuant to Part VB of the Copyright Act 1968 (‘Act’). The material in this communication may be subject to copyright under the Act. Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. Kaplan Business School is a part of Kaplan Inc., a leading global provider of educational services. Kaplan Business School Pty Ltd ABN 86 098 181 947 is a registered higher education provider CRICOS Provider Code 02426B. Week 12 – Redesigned Supply Chain On the basis that all sales are now being made either through the shop or online through Amazon, construct a diagram that captures all phases of the Huber Supply Chain. How might the Huber business better use technology to make their supply chain and logistics activities more efficient? Assignment Submission This file must be submitted as a ‘Word’ document to avoid any technical issues that may occur from incorrect file format upload. Uploaded files that have been corrupted with a virus or other reason will not be considered as a legitimate submission. Turnitin will notify you if there is an issue with the submitted file. In this case, you must contact your workshop facilitator via email and provide a brief description of the issue and a screenshot of the Turnitin error message. 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