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Unit 8 [MT435: Operations Management ]

Assignment: SCM and Global SCM Paper

Once, the world seemed smaller, with businesses having scope within their national supply

chains. Now, business leaders need to consider the concept of glocalization, a hybrid word of

global and local, they need to “think globally and act locally.” It is important within the context

of business, that supply chain management (SCM) supports operations managem ent (OM)

efforts.

In the modern world, there really only is the global supply chain, however it can be considered

from both general theoretical and applied practical perspectives.

Directions

In this Assignment, you will compose an inf ormative essa y in a minimum of 3-full pages in

which you specifically address the parts listed below. Make sure to include separate title and

references pages, use standard paragraph structure, double spacing, 12 -point Times New

Roman f ont, and f ollow all other APA 6th edition f ormatting and citation guidelines. Conduct

research from credible peer-reviewed sources, the Library, and your textbook to support your

responses.

SCM Theory

Select a part of general SCM Theory to examine more closely. Conduct online research to

support your writing with credible sources. In particular, demonstrate your knowledge of how

supply chain management supports operations management eff orts.

Global SCM Practice

Select a part of the application of Global SCM practice to examine more closely. Conduct online

research to support your writing with credible sources. In particular, demonstrate your knowledge

of how global supply chain management supports operations management efforts.

Also, close your paper with the following observations from your research:

 The importance of prof essional interaction, communication and presentation skills within

the operations management and SCM environments.

Ensure each topic is covered to appropriate breadth and depth demonstrating knowledge of

the course concept.

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SCM Standard Requirements

 This Assignment should be a separate MS W ord document, pref erably in the most current .docx file f ormat.

 In addition to the APA 6th edition style title page and ref erence page; ensure your paper

covers the assigned topics, with a f ocus on quality. T he f ollowing items provide additional

guidance as to writing expectations.

 Respond to the questions in a thorough manner, providing specific examples of concepts,

topics, definitions, and other elements asked for in the questions. Your paper should be

highly organized, logical, and f ocused.

 It must be written in Standard English; demonstrating exceptional content, organization,

style, grammar, and mechanics.

 Your paper should provide a clearly established sustained viewpoint and purpose.

 Your writing should be well ordered, logical, and unified; as well as original and insightful.

 Ensure your paper uses APA 6th edition f ormat for content, with properly indented

paragraphs, and a minimum of 3 full pages covering the assigned topics to appropriate

depth.

 A separate page at the end of your research paper should contain a list of references, in APA

6th edition f ormat. Use your textbook, the Library, and the internet for credible research.

 Ensure you have at a minimum three quality references supporting your work: defining

words, or using dictionaries, wikis, or encyclopedias, does not count as a quality reference,

or meet university standards for credible online research.

 Be sure to cite both in-text and ref erence list citations were appropriate and ref erence all

sources. Your sources and content should follow proper APA citation style. Review the

APA 6th edition formatting and citation style f ound at the W riting Center. (The W riti ng

Center can be accessed in Academic Tools. Click on APA Central, then on "W rite" at the

bottom of the page.) (It should include a cover sheet, paper is double spaced, in Times

New Roman 12-point f ont, correct citations, Standard English with no spelling or

punctuation errors, and correct ref erences at the bottom of the last page.) 

*Please not e: Prof essors do have academic freedom to modif y Assignments and

requirements t o mitigat e against cheating and plagiarism, and help with student learning.

Directions for Submitting Your Paper

W rite your paper in a Microsoft W ord document and save it in a location that includes your

name and the title. Submit your paper to the Unit 8: Assignment Dropbox.

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MT435 Unit 8 Assignment: SCM and Global SCM Paper

Content (50%) 30 pts. (3 Full Pages of Content)

Points

Possible

Points

Earned

SCM Theory is covered to appropriate breadth and

depth demonstrating knowledge of the course concept. 10

Global SCM Practice is covered to appropriate breadth and

depth demonstrating knowledge of the course concept. 10

Prof essional Interaction, Communication and Presentation

Skills are covered to appropriate breadth and depth

demonstrating knowledge of the course concept.

10

Analysis (30%) 18 pts.

W ork demonstrates synthesis of concepts, research, and

experience. 6

W ork demonstrates the student’s ability to tie relevant

information to real lif e applications. 6

Analysis exceeds basic comprehension to demonstrate

higher order thinking. 6

Writing (20%) 12 pts.

Correct use of APA 6th edition f ormat, all sources used to

support the paper are ref erenced, three ref erences

minimum (no wikis, dictionaries, or encyclopedias).

4

Sentences are clear, concise, and direct; tone is appropriate. 4

Spelling, grammar, and punctuation are correct. 4

Total 60