Assignment title: Information


Individual report, 1500 words (40%). Demonstrate application of concepts, tools and methods and explanation of industry drivers in the context of a concrete business problem. Business case, selection of supply chain will be assigned in class. Instructions Using the case study , the in class-presentations and discussions, address the following questions in your individual report: 1. Refine your illustration and description of VF's supply chain, including its activities, relationships, partners and stakeholders based on the information you received during group presentations. Select three (3) activities that are important to VF, describe these activities, and show how they link to VF's overall strategic goals. 2. Pick two of VF's brands and/or products. Describe three (3) of the business requirements thes customers/markets of these brands would have towards VF's supply chain. Does VF's supply chain align with the business requirements? 3. The 'Third Way' can be interpreted as a partnership model that includes arrangements of traditional sourcing and elements of collaboration and outsourcing. Name three (3) key sourcing arrangements and describe the strategic implication of each. Answer your questions in a report format, i.e. cover page, toc, introduction, main question and your answers. The maximum points you can achieve for this assignment is 40. Points will be awarded for the overall structure and logic (10), Answering each question (10 each). The same tips as for the presentation apply for your individual report: 1. Use a structured approach to organise the analysis and corresponding presentation of results! 2. Use selected methods, framework or concept, to which you can refer all your analysis and findings! 3. Prode examples where appropriate to substantiate your analysis/findings.