Map the Supply Chain Paper

 Select an industry.

Write a 700-to-1,050-word paper that identifies each link in the supply chain and the purpose and value in each. For example, if the shoe industry were to be chosen, the supply chain might look something like:

 Manufacturer

      plans the product mix

      designs the shoes

      determines the materials

       makes the shoes

      advertises the shoes

      ships in bulk to middlemen

 Distributor

   receives shipment from manufacturer

   establishes relationships with retailers

   extends credit to retailers

   breaks down from bulk quantities to smaller cases

   ships product to retailers

 Retailer

   displays the shoes

   advertises to drive consumers into the store

   determines product selection

   pays salespeople to help the consumer decide

   processes the transaction

   transfers possession to the consumer