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BU3310: Week 5 Supply-Chain Management and Inventory Strategies

Research 5.1

Top Supply Chain Leaders

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The Gartner Group has identified Amazon as one of the top leaders in supply-chain management. Use the ITT Tech

Virtual Library and the Internet to research about Amazon and write a paper addressing the following question:

Why is Amazon a leader in supply-chain management? Some of the criteria or performance measures that you should

touch upon while addressing this question include product production, inventory management, operations strategy,

logistics, supply planning and sourcing, planning, and service.

Cite references to support your answer.

Tip: In order to refine your research in the ITT Tech Virtual Library and the Internet, consider using keywords, such as

“supply-chain management at Amazon,” “Gartner Group supply-chain management,” “Gartner supply chain

executive’s,” “Gartner supply risk management,” “Amazon Supply Chain Management Strategy,” and “Amazon Supply

Chain Management System.”

Submission Requirements:

Submit your response in a minimum of three to five pages in a Microsoft Word document.

Include a “References” page, highlighting the resources used. All citations should be in APA format.

Adhere to the standard English grammar, spelling, and punctuation requirements. See ITT Tech Virtual

Library> Reference (tab)> Frequently Used Categories> Grammar, Writing and Style> APA Formatting and

Style Guide for help in APA formatting.

Font: Arial, 12-point, and double-spaced.

Evaluation Criteria:

Click here to download the grading rubric. Your submission will be evaluated using this rubric based on the following

points:

Did you explain why Amazon is a leader in supply-chain management?

Did you explain the criteria or performance measure that makes Amazon one of the top leaders?