Farhatullah-Discussion 2

Initial Post

1. How would you distinguish between a vendor, a partner, and a strategic alliance? What conditions would favor the use of each?
2. What is meant by “collaboration” between supply chain organizations? What are the different types of collaboration?

In addition, can you select a paper topic for a research paper that I will post shortly behind this. It is due in 5 weeks,
Graduate APA 6th Edition Paper ObjectivesTo successfully complete this project, you will be expected to:

• Select a paper topic pertinent to supply chain management and approved by the course instructor
• Paper format should include a cover page, main body, conclusion, and references
• Demonstrate professional communication skills by writing, citing, and referencing in Graduate APA 6th Edition style
• Final paper must be submitted to the digital drop box

Project RequirementsTo achieve a successful experience and outcome, you are expected to meet the following requirements.

• Written communication: Written communication should be free of grammatical or spelling errors that detract from the overall message
• References: Cite all sources of information within your paper with a corresponding reference list at the end of the paper. Minimum of five resources
• Font: Arial or Times New Roman, 12 point
• Length of paper: 14–16 typed, double-spaced pages
• APA style and formatting:

You can send the topic back immediately as I will submit to professor for approval. But anything related and important to the supply chain