Task 1 of 2 - Essay (AC 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3)

Instructions:

Choose one organisation and write an essay in which you should use specific examples that:

• Outline the nature of the organisation with a background to its operations.

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Critically explain why an effective supply chain is important to all business functions

within the organisation and the key factors to develop an integrated supply chain

strategy.

Evaluate why and how the organisation maintains supplier relationship, before

recommending a supplier relation system to your selected organisation.

• Critically analyse the factors to consider in developing a strategy to improve an

organisation's supply chain.

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Assess the use of information technology to create strategies to develop

effective supplier relationships.

Provide two or more options to improve the supply chain of your organisation and

assess their suitability, feasibility, acceptability and benefits before making your

justified recommendation.