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According to the recently published report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) (discussed in The Wall Street Journal, 30th August, 2013: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324324404579043252707210542.html?mod=djemITP_h) regarding how the U.S is fast becoming one of the developed world’s lowest –cost manufacturers. The report details how declining energy costs—the result of the shale boom—are giving the U.S. a greater competitive edge globally. However, thousands of US companies still continue, of necessity, to outsource to China.

Your will take on the role of a consultancy firm and write a report of 1,500 words (+/- 10%) with the following title:

A Critical Evaluation of Operations Management Challenges for UK Companies

In responding to this question, you must

· Critically evaluate the international sourcing challenges for UK companies.

· Provide recommendations to assist companies to make “international outsourcing” decision under current outsourcing repatriation trends

Your report will be structured as follows:

1. Introduction

1. Method

1. Findings

1. Conclusions

1. Recommendations

1. Bibliography (not included in the word count)

1. Appendices (not included in the word count)

The assessment criteria for the essay are as follows:

Fail / Refer	40-49	50-59	60-69	70+	Weight
No clear understanding of the issues demonstrated	Limited understanding demonstrated, too descriptive with some inaccuracies	Some understanding of the issues limited discussion of these, and or need to expand depth and breadth of argument.	A good understanding evident. Good breadth and depth to develop argument.	Issues discussed thoroughly and demonstrate the ability to be analytical in the treatment of the issues.	20
No development of evaluation of issues supported by reference to the academic literature.	Little development of evaluation of the issues supported by reference to the academic literature.	Some development and/depth of evaluation demonstrated, and some support from the literature.	Good development of evaluation of the issues, well supported and referenced.	Excellent evaluation of the issues thoroughly supported and referenced.	20
No clear argument. Too descriptive and disjointed.	Some argument but it is fragmented or illogical.	Some coherent argument. Moves on from the descriptive to development of the issues.	Clear argument that integrates the material and leads to a conclusion.	Clear argument that is original, critical, integrates the material and leads to a clear conclusion.	20
Bibliography not included or evidence of a 'ghost' bibliography. Little or no evidence of accessing and reading of relevant material.	Sparse or incorrectly structured bibliography. Some evidence of accessing and reading of relevant material.	Included a bibliography predominantly in the Harvard format with some citations in the text. Good evidence of accessing and reading relevant material.	Included a good bibliography in the Harvard format, which is fully cited in the text. Evidence of thorough reading of relevant materials gathered using a range of sources.	Included an excellent bibliography in the Harvard format, which is cited fully in the text. Evidence of accessing extensive reading of relevant materials using a range of sources.	20
English weak.	Minimum level acceptable for business.	Few imprecise statements.	Well written; English clear, correct and precise.	Original and innovative; takes critical position; synthesises ideas.	10
Requirements under the “Special Instruction” section of not adhered to university academic regulation	All requirements under the “Special Instruction” section adhered to university academic regulation	10
	MARK of 100%