Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

MODULE ASSESSMENT: individual written assignment
This module will be assessed by an individual assignment (100% marks). The
assignment’s main text count should be 2500 words (+ / – 10%).
The assignment should be structured in a conventional way; i.e. title, abstract,
introduction, literature, findings, discussion & analysis, conclusion, references.

The brief is as
follows:
“Select an organization which uses Purchasing & Supply Management to
deliver goods and/or services to the customer. Examine business practice and
theory in light of the Purchasing & Supply Management literature. Analyse how the
supply chain is managed, identifying any areas of business performance which
demonstrates sustainable competitive advantage, as well as any areas which may
require improvement. You must include 2 or 3 of the core themes explored on this
module. For example: sustainable supply chain management, global sourcing,
supply strategy, supplier relationship management, supply responsiveness, servicebased supply chains, closed loop & circular supply chain implementation.”

Note: Please use the standard ‘APA’ (previously termed ‘Harvard’) system of
referencing. You may use appendices, but please be sensible i.e. use sparingly. Do
not use extensive footnotes, particularly in addition to conventional referencing, as
this can be confusing for the reader.

Assignment marking criteria – marks are awarded for:
• Demonstrating good knowledge and understanding of course material.
• Providing evidence of research beyond that covered in the course.
• Critical reflection and evaluation of the subject.
• Logical and insightful analysis.
• Well structured, concise and readable mode of presentation.
• Original conclusions demonstrating both implications for theory in addition to
clear recommendations for practice.

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