Supply Chain Information Management Semester 1 – 2017 Individual Assignment Due date: Week 7 (April 10, 23:59) Submission: Online through Turnitin under the Assessment tab Marks: 15 marks for each question, total 30 marks Guidelines: 1. You will need to answer following questions in the short answer style (maximum 1000 words in each question). 2. You are welcome to draw diagrams or figures. You may want to explain these with sentences. You can give examples to help illustrate the points you want to make. 3. The answer should be clear, logical and cover all aspects of the assignment question. 4. The answer should include concepts, theories and appropriate analysis. 5. Please use appropriate references using Chicago referencing style. Please provide at least 5 references for each question. Question 1: Internet of Things Internet of Things (IoT) is a trend towards automation and many of its applications are already available. One of its applications is in logistics and supply chain area. You have to investigate what benefits IoT can bring to logistics and supply chain. Answer the following questions: 1- How IoT improves the efficiency in the supply chain? 2- Use an example of fresh food (meat, milk,…) to explain how IoT helps improving fresh food supply chain? Question 2: GTP systems Goods-To-Person (GTP) systems are used for automatic material handling. These systems remove manual material handling and therefore improve order picking process. Answer the following questions: 1- Discuss GTP components and processes? 2- Apparel distribution is a challenge. Discuss how GTP can improve apparel distribution. Give an example of a Fashion company who is using GTP for apparel distribution and list its benefits for that company. Marking Guide 1. Content –Comprehensive coverage of relevant concepts, issues, practices and examples 40% 2. Conclusion - Appropriate findings and recommendations 20% 3. Research Supporting the answer with facts and figures and references 20% 4. Presentation Structure and presentation of the report 20% Total 100%