Assessment Information
Subject Code: MAN203
Subject Name: Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Assessment Title: Assessment 2 - Individual Report – Analyse and evaluate the supply chain and logistics operations of a nominated enterprise
Weighting: 30%
Total Marks: 100
Due Date: Monday of Week 8 – 15:55 AEST
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Assessment Description
Submission: Turnitin
Length: 1500 words +/- 10%
Late submission possible: Published Kaplan penalties apply for late submissions
Assessment brief
You are to research only one (1) of the two (2) nominated organisations and then write a comprehensive report that describes, analyses and evaluates the supply chain and the associated logistics operations of that organisation.
Your report should concentrate on providing valid information that contributes to answering the following questions.
1. What is the history of the enterprise?
2. In what markets does the organisation operate and what is the scope of its operations?
3. Using both a descriptive narrative and a supporting diagram to illustrate your answer, what are the characteristics of the organisation’s supply chain and logistical operational activity?
4. What are three (3) activities that the organisation is using to ensure its supply chain is sustainable and in what ways is the organisation influencing all elements of its supply chain to adopt sustainable practices?
5. How does the organisation collaborate with its suppliers and logistics partners to ensure end-customer satisfaction with its products or services?
You are expected to conduct your own research to help you answer these questions. As an indication, a satisfactory level of research would be evidenced by the presence of at least 12 references in the Reference List. As with all Kaplan assessments, your Reference List must be formatted strictly to the Harvard style.
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Your reference material may be in the form of texts, academic journals, business journals and reports, organisational websites and reports, newspapers, magazine articles and even transcripts of television and radio interviews and investigations.
On-line sources of information that have no established academic reliability such as Wikipedia, Slideshare, Business balls etc. are to be avoided.
When writing a formal business report, your submission must conform to the conventions that underpin the report structure. Every report should have the following sections:
• Title page
• Table of contents
• Executive summary
• Introduction
• Discussion
• Conclusion
• Recommendations (if appropriate)
• References
• Appendices
Even though this assignment is not due until Week 7 you are encouraged to commence your reading about the two organisations as soon as Week 1. You can then decide early on which enterprise you will investigate and then use your lectures, tutorials and other reading to help you start to compile your report.
You are also advised to collaborate closely with your lecturer to seek advice on how to progress your research, analyse the enterprise and structure your report. This is not an assignment you can successfully complete at the last minute. It requires a disciplined approach over the first seven weeks of the trimester and this includes availing yourself of the opportunity to consult your lecturer in the Study Week (Week 6).
Assessment 2 – T2 2019
The two organisations that can be used as the focus for analysis are:
1. Aldi, or
2. Costco
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Assessment Marking Rubric
Criteria HD (High Distinction) 85%-100% DN
(Distinction)
75%-84% CR (Credit) 74%65% P (Pass) 50%-64% NN (Fail) 0%-49% Mark
Assessment Content (MAN203 Assessment 2) OUT OF 80 MARKS
What is the history of the enterprise? Provides a comprehensive history of the enterprise and its evolution including its key achievements in its industry sector. Provides a comprehensive history of the enterprise and its evolution and its impact on its industry. Describes the main stages of the
enterprise’s development and evolution. Describes a basic history of the organisation and its evolution. An adequate description of the organisation that does not permit the reader to sufficiently understand how the organisation has evolved. /5
In what markets does the organisation operate and what is the scope of its operations? Provides an expert insight into all of the organisation’s markets and operational activities. Provides a
comprehensive insight into all of the organisation’s markets and operational activities. Competently describes all of the organisation’s market activities and the scope of its operations. Provides a basic description of the organisation’s market activities and operations. Provides only a partial description of the organisation’s markets and operations. /20
Using both a descriptive narrative and a supporting diagram to illustrate your answer, what are the characteristics of the organisation’s supply chain and logistical operational activity? Expert description of the organisation’s supply chain and logistical operational activity.
Narrative and diagram provide excellent detail for an observer to understand how the organisation manages its supply chain. Comprehensive description of the organisation’s supply
chain and logistical operational activity. Narrative
and diagram provide
sufficient detail for an observer to understand how the organisation manages its supply chain. Competent description of the organisation’s supply chain and logistical operational activity.
Narrative and diagram provide sufficient detail for an observer to understand how the organisation manages its supply chain. Basic description of the organisation’s supply chain and logistical operational activity.
Narrative and diagram lack sufficient detail. Superficial and inadequate description of the organisation’s supply chain and logistical operational activity. Narrative is incomplete and diagram incomplete or missing. /30
What are three (3) activities that the organisation is using to ensure its supply chain is sustainable and in what ways is the organisation influencing all elements of its supply chain to adopt sustainable practices? As for Distinction level but also describes how the organisation has demonstrated that it is an industry leader in supply chain and logistical sustainability activities. Presents a
comprehensive analysis of three activities that the organisation is using to drive sustainability within itself and its supply chain partners. Presents a detailed analysis of three activities that the organisation is using to drive sustainability within itself and its supply chain partners. Presents a basic analysis of three activities that the organisation is using to drive sustainability within itself and its supply chain partners. Fails to successfully present three activities that the organisation is using to drive sustainability within itself and its supply chain partners. /15
How does the organisation collaborate with its suppliers and
logistics partners to ensure end-customer satisfaction with its products or services? As with Distinction level but also demonstrates how the organisation is using the information in its strategic and operational planning. Provides detailed evidence of how the organisation is collaborating with its partners to drive customer satisfaction including analysis of how the organisation measures customer satisfaction levels. Provides evidence including detailed examples of how the organisation is collaborating with its partners to drive customer satisfaction. Provides some basic evidence of how the organisation is collaborating with its partners to drive customer satisfaction. Provides little or no evidence of how the organisation is collaborating with its partners to drive customer satisfaction. /10
Structure Format and Presentation (MAN203 Assessment 2) OUT OF 20 MARKS
Correct academic writing style used, including correct spelling, grammar and punctuation Sentences and paragraphs are well structured and clear. Vocabulary is clear, effective and academic. Grammar, spelling and punctuation are flawless. Sentences and paragraphs are well structured and clear with minor exceptions. Vocabulary is clear, effective and academic Grammar, spelling and punctuation are good Sentences and paragraphs are mainly well structured. Vocabulary is comprehensive. Few errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation Sentences and paragraphs are poorly structured.
Vocabulary is often ineffective.
Grammar, spelling and punctuation are often incorrect Meaning is unclear/structure is often wrong. Vocabulary used is incorrect/not comprehensive. Grammar, spelling and punctuation are mostly incorrect. /10
In-text referencing and reference list follows Harvard style and consistent with KBS guidelines Expert usage and acknowledgment of all sources in the text and in reference list. All references in the correct format. Compliant Acknowledged all sources in the text and in reference list. All references in correct format. Compliant with research scope guidelines.
Acknowledged most
sources in the text and reference list. Most references in the correct format. Compliant with research scope guidelines. Acknowledged most sources
in the text and reference list. Some references in the incorrect format. Compliant with research scope guidelines.
Several sources are unacknowledged. Major errors in format of references. Noncompliance with research scope guidelines. /10
Comments:
/80
/20
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