Supply Chain

Managing a business  supply chain involves maximizing the flow of materials and information from raw  materials to finished product. The strategy for carrying out individual components  of the process is affected by and may be changed due to many things including  industry, current product life cycle stage, production and delivery costs,  product profitability, and competition. For example, a company in the  manufacturing industry could build a second warehouse closer to its customers  if delivery costs increased. An example in the service industry would be a  restaurant changing vendors due to increased material costs.
In this assignment,  you will identify the supply chain process and strategy for the operations of a  business from either the service industry or manufacturing industry. Using the module  readings, the University online library resources, and the Internet,  address the following:
             
Identify  a product or service and assess the location where the company offers it in the  supply chain. Define the stage in the product life cycle. 
Develop  a questionnaire with 10–12 questions that will allow you to do the following:
Explain  what the company does to protect its business and manage risks.
Analyze  cost savings by determining the return on investment (ROI) for one product  offered by the company.
Identify  the company’s competitors and determine who owns what market share for the  product.
Evaluate  how the company manages production or delivery of service.
Defend  your choice of questions and support your selection with scholarly articles.
Your final product  will include two deliverables. In addition to submitting your questionnaire,  submit a 2–3-page paper in Word format. Include a minimum of three scholarly  articles to complete your research. Your writing should be clear, concise, and  organized. Demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and  attribution of resources. Display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.