ISCOM352 - Logistics and supply chain report Week 2

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As head of purchasing and procurement for your company, you have been asked to write a brief report to the chief financial officer for the annual budget review. The organization is considering moving to an integrated supply chain and wants your input.

Write a 1,400- to 1,750-word report, addressing the following:

• Define an integrated supply chain with examples.

• Explain how an integrated supply chain strategy will contribute to the organization's efficiency and effectiveness.

• Compare ways in which supply chain logistics strategies contribute to economic value in the United States and how it relates to your organization

Utilize charts or matrixes to represent relationships when possible.

Format your report consistent with APA guidelines.

Content and Organization 

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7  Points

Include clear definitions, charts, illustrations

Comparisons are definitive and supportive of assignment

Provide relationship evidence between logistics needs and overall impact to an integrated supply chain

/4

Includes minimum of two external sources (in addition to class text readings)

/1

Paper contains strong introduction paragraph

/1

Paper contains strong conclusion paragraph

/1

Readability and Style 

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2 Points

Paragraph transitions are present and logical and maintain the flow throughout the paper.

/2

The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.

Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.

Sentences are well-constructed, with consistently strong, varied sentences.

Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought.

Mechanics

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1 Point

The paper, including the title page, reference page, tables, and appendices, follow APA guidelines for format.

/1

Citations of original works within the body of the paper follow APA guidelines.

The paper is laid out with effective use of headings, font styles, and white space.

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.

Spelling is correct.

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Certificate of Originality

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