U8_assignment

Green Supply Chains

Assignment Overview

For this assignment, you will recommend green design changes to a  global supply chain by considering key performance indicators (KPIs).

Assignment Directions

To complete this assignment:

• Identify a global supply chain for a well-known consumer product.  Choose one that will allow you to identify governmental, legal, and  environmental issues related to the pursuit of KPIs, and cultural  sensitivities associated with the supply chain.
• Then write and submit a 4–5 page paper in which you:
   
  • Describe the global supply chain and identify KPIs managers could use to drive green design changes.
  • Evaluate governmental, legal, and environmental issues related to the pursuit of the improved environmental performance.  
     
  • Evaluate the supply chain's cultural sensitivity and any  potential or actual consequence that can result from misinterpreting  local business norms.
  • Recommend green design changes to the supply chain based on the KPIs.
  • Develop at least two ethical standards of conduct statements for the chain that enforce sensitivity to local cultures.