Question:
This final research paper must demonstrate an understanding of new learning in logistics management and how the supply chain supports the organization's business strategy. The paper must be eight- to- ten pages (not including the title and reference pages), integrating readings, multi-media and class assignments. It is mandatory to include research from the course text, as well as six- to- eight sources from the internet or online library to support your views.
In your eight- to- ten page research paper (not including the title and reference pages), you will describe both the business strategy and supply chain strategy for your organization, for a business unit of your organization, or for some other organization for which you have worked in the past and still retain contacts. Your research paper will analyze how this organization aligns its business strategy with its supply chain strategy and recommend strategy or tactics to improve strategic alignment based on scholarly resources and what you have learned in this course.
You are required to use non-course materials to support your contentions and incorporate supporting documentation to support your analysis. Use APA style and submit your proposal to the instructor by the last day of class.
Writing the Final Paper
The Final Paper:
Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style.
Must include a title page with the following:
Title of paper
Student's name
Course name and number
Instructor's name
Date submitted
Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
Must use at least six scholarly resources.
Must document all sources in APA style.
Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style.
REFERENCE
Business strategy : plan, execute, win! / Patrick J. Stroh.By: Stroh, Patrick J.. Hoboken, New Jersey : Wiley, 2014.
Examining absorptive capacity in supply chains: linking responsive strategy and firm performance By: Dobrzykowski, David D.; Leuschner, Rudolf; Hong, Paul C.; Roh, James J.. In: Journal of Supply Chain Management. Oct 2015, Vol. 51 Issue 4, p3, 26 p.; Institute for Supply Management Language: English,
COOPERATIVE INVENTORY STRATEGY IN A DUAL-CHANNEL SUPPLY CHAIN WITH TRANSSHIPMENT CONSIDERATION By: Yang, J. Q.; Zhang, X. M.; Zhang, H. Y.; Liu, C. International Journal of Simulation Modelling (IJSIMM). Jun2016, Vol. 15 Issue 2, p365-376. 12p
Optimal Decisions and Financing Strategies Selection of Supply Chain with Capital Constraint. By: Wang, Bo; Huang, De-Chun; Li, Hai-yan; Ding, Ji-Yong. Mathematical Problems in Engineering. 8/3/2016, p1-14. 14p.
Wisner, J.D., Tan, K.-C., & Leong, G. (2012). Principles of Supply Chain Management (3rd ed.). Mason, OH: South-Western Cengage Learning.
Selection of risk mitigation strategy in electronic supply chains using grey theory and digraph-matrix approaches By: Rajesh, R.; Ravi, V.; Venkata Rao, R. International Journal of Production Research. Jan2015, Vol. 53 Issue 1, p238-257. 20p. 1 Black and White Photograph, 1 Diagram, 11 Charts, 2 Graphs.