iscsm5

Read the case study "The Coronavirus Pandemic Disrupts Supply Chains Around The World"

(see attached). As you review the case focus on two issues in particular:

1. Supply chain visibility

2. Safety stock

Assume that you are advising (consulting) for a mid-sized regional auto parts supplier. Using

information from the case study and external resources make well-supported recommendations

for this company in terms of investments in supply chain visibility and safety stock. For the

purpose of this assignment, you can assume that this publicly-traded company has $50 million in

annual sales, $3 million in current safety stock, and $5 million in annual profit. Be sure to

balance the need to provide value to the stockholders with your recommendations for

investments. Explain specifically what the focal areas should be for your recommended

investments. In other words, don't just say "invest $1 million in visibility", but should that be

invested in a supply chain managment system (or something else) and what should be the

primary goals of that system. Your recommended plan can be tactical (for a single year) or it can

be more strategic for up to 5 years.

Be sure to clearly articulate your recommendations (for each issue) and explain the benefits of

your plan.

Cite at least 2 external references for each issue and provide a bibliography.

2-3 pages, times new roman, 12pt font