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Supply Chain Planning and Design Case Study Assignment 1 Assignment Details Write a case study on supply chain network design. In this regard you need to select a case company (e.g., Zara, H&M, IKEA, Toyota, Amazon, Apple, Samsung, etc.) and identify the organizational strategy and corresponding supply chain network design strategies (e.g., efficient supply chain design, responsive supply chain design, centralized or decentralized design, sustainable supply chain design, etc.). Draw the map of supply chain network of the case company and explain the map corresponding to the underpinning rationale for the strategies. Then analyse the supply chain design strategies with respect to its alignment with organizational strategy, and why the case company choose a particular design? Analyse advantages and disadvantages/possible risks in the supply chain due to the specific design, compare with best practices and existing literature on supply chain design. Finally, write a conclusion and also recommendation regarding redesigning the supply chain with justification (if redesigning is necessary). 2 Marking Guide Abstract: Summary of your research- page (8 marks) Introduction: Introduce the topic - Shall include- what are you doing? Why? How? Contribution?- 1 page (12 marks) Literature: Shall include- Supply chain design and its strategic importance, Different types of supply chain design, risks associated with different design- 2.5-3 pages (15 marks) Case study: Describe case company (including its vision, mission, goals, organizational strategies, supply chain strategies, design strategies), map its supply chain and explain the map. 1.5-2 pages (20 marks) Analysis: Analyse the supply chain design strategies with respect to alignment with organizational strategy, why the case company choose a particular design? analyse advantages and disadvantages/possible risks in supply chain due to the specific design, compare with best practices and existing literature on supply chain design. 1.5-2 pages (20 marks) PAGE 1 Conclusion & recommendations: Summarise your findings and contributions. What can be done in future (e.g. redesigning supply chain) 1 page (10 marks) References At least 15 academic references (15 marks) 3 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 2000-2300 words( excluding the tables, figures, diagrams, cover page, table of contents 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. 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. Use illustrations, diagrams, charts and table to enhance your essay.