Part 1 Group Presentation (20%) It can be argued that in the current business climate the effectiveness of an organization is largely determined by the operational supply side. Organizations can make substantial investments in their supply network and information technology to run their supply networks. Within this Part 1 of the assessed assignment you are required to develop a group presentation representing 20% of the overall mark reviewing modern trends in supply network operational management and information technologies for managing networks and their distribution channels. You might consider here:- Supply Network Design Layout and Flow Process Information Technology Please, also identify the benefits of the respective equipment and information technology you focus on. Identify any company of your choice as an example to apply your findings but not including DHL or DHL in China. Students are required to form a group (4 - 5 students) and your group will make an assessed 20 minutes presentation, where each member presents, with PowerPoint in teaching weeks 11or 12. Primary Research is not required. C:\Users\elainetong.PRINCIPLEONE\MO0359 Assign 2015-16 (APA update) UG Level 6 2015-16 BM.doc Page 1 of 8 Assessment Brief – Level Six Undergraduate Also regular group meeting minutes should be produced and included in a hard copy submission produced during the course of the assignment with a hard copy of your presentation sides. and Part 2 Individual Report (80%) A Report submission representing 80% of the marks carrying out the following task: Introduction to the task: DHL is recognized as the world's leader in Logistics and Distribution where it specializes in inter-modal solutions worldwide via an extensive global network. DHL provides these sophisticated inter-modal solutions to meet customers' specific needs to ensure quality control, logistics, shipping and other important functions. DHL's spectrum of services covers the entire supply chain end-to-end. Please research DHL or DHL in China in relation to the task below. TASK: In the light of a brief company overview please answer the following four questions in connection to the industries in which DHL or DHL in China operates with a particular focus on Supply Network Management aspects required for the manufacturing and distributing of products (equal number of words per section), (3200 +/- 10% words in total). Abstract Introduction ( 10 marks) (200 words) and Conclusion (10 marks) (200 words) Question 1 (20 marks) (700 words) There is a consideration that the supply network side of an organization should challenge the view of supply boundaries as separate entities. Critically evaluate this point and provide various examples from the academic literature to underpin your arguments. C:\Users\elainetong.PRINCIPLEONE\MO0359 Assign 2015-16 (APA update) UG Level 6 2015-16 BM.doc Page 2 of 8 Assessment Brief – Level Six Undergraduate Question 2 (20 marks) (700 words) Critically evaluate the aspects that you think are relevant in relation to distribution operations management. Also consider the appropriateness of mechanization and full automation in the distribution centre. You MUST provide various practical examples from the academic literature to underpin your arguments. Question 3 (20 marks) (700 words) Use DHL (see assignment brief above) as a case study for a critical review of how information technology in the Supply Network can help the Logistics and Operations Manager achieve their objectives. Question 4 (20 marks) (700 words) Where do modern methods of inventory management assist the above Case Organization (DHL) in its distribution networks. Critically evaluate this with more traditional models such as re-order point and EOQ. A connection to the answers is NOT required. You can use the Presentation Data identified for Part (1) to support your argument in Part (2) Outcomes Assessed: The course work is designed to enable the student to demonstrate their understanding of, and ability to apply, all learning outcomes listed within the learning, teaching and assessment plan. Assessment Activities: Each student must write, and submit an original business report in Part (2) addressing the tasks identified above. Criteria Part (1): The Presentation Assignment ( Part 1) will be assessed using the following criteria: C:\Users\elainetong.PRINCIPLEONE\MO0359 Assign 2015-16 (APA update) UG Level 6 2015-16 BM.doc Page 3 of 8 Assessment Brief – Level Six Undergraduate 1) The degree to which the student has understood each of the requirements, and provided a comprehensive answer which covers all the learning outcomes. 2) The use of theoretical models and course concepts to underpin the answers, and demonstrate that the models can be applied to the specification in Part (1). 3) The use of references and quotations to add to the academic rigour. 4) The degree to which the student has displayed analytical skills in evaluating their responses to the assignment task in Part (1). 5) Presentation, in terms of structure, logical flow of argument and appearance. Important note about ARNA regulations The regulations specify that students must complete every assessment component contributing to the modules on their programme. This applies to all forms of assessment as defined in the module descriptor. Please note that:  if any assessment component is not completed, students will be failed in the module even if the module pass mark has been achieved;  if the requirements for referral specified in section 5 of ARNA1 are met, a resit opportunity will be given;  if unable to complete an assessment component because of extenuating circumstances, students should follow the procedure described in the Student Guide to Extenuating Circumstances1 This change was approved by Academic Board on 12 October 2009 in consultation with the Students' Union. Students should consult their Programme Leader or Guidance Tutor if they have any queries. Independent advice and support is also available from the Students' Union Advice & Representation Centre ([email protected]) or from a student adviser in Student Services. 1 ARNA and the Student Guide to Extenuating Circumstances Affecting Assessed Work are available from http://www.northumbria.ac.uk/sd/central/ar/lts/assess/assproc/assdocstud/ Word Count The word count is to be declared on the front page of your assignment. The word count does not include title page, contents page, glossary, tables, figures, illustrations, reference list, bibliography and appendices. Summarising and compressing the information in your assignment into the word limit is one of the skills that students are expected to acquire, and demonstrate as part of the assignment process. Word limits and penalties for assignments If the assignment is within +10% of the stated word limit no penalty will apply. However, if the word limit exceeds the +10% limit, 10% of the mark provisionally awarded to the assignment will be deducted. For example: if the assignment is worth 70% but is above the word limit by more than 10%, a penalty of 7% will be imposed, giving a final mark of 63%. Time limits and penalties for presentations C:\Users\elainetong.PRINCIPLEONE\MO0359 Assign 2015-16 (APA update) UG Level 6 2015-16 BM.doc Page 4 of 8 . Assessment Brief – Level Six Undergraduate The time allocated for the presentation must be adhered to. At the end of this time, the presentation will be stopped and will be marked based on what has been delivered within the time limit. Submission of Assessment: All assignments must be submitted via the Undergraduate Programme Office. Each assignment must be accompanied by an Assessed Work Form which must be completed in full. The assignment will not be accepted by the Undergraduate Programme Office unless the form is completed correctly. Marked assignments will be returned to students. It is advisable to retain a copy of your assignment for you own records. Your mark will be returned on the Assessed Work Form via the Undergraduate Programme Office. Referencing your work The APA method of referencing uses the author's name and the date of the publication. In-text citations give brief details of the work you are referring to in your text. References are listed at the end of the text in alphabetical order by the author's name. The general format of an electronic journal reference in the APA style is shown below: Coutu, D. (2009). Why Teams Don't Work. Harvard Business Review, 87(5), 98-105. Retrieved 29th April 2012 from EBSCO http://searchebscohost.com Author/s name and initials are listed first, followed by year of publication in brackets. Then there is the title of article and the journal where the article appears, which is in italics. Then state the volume and issue number (in brackets) along with the pages where article can be located. Finally add the date the article was retrieved and then the name of the database, followed by the web address. Wherever possible use the homepage URL rather than the full and extended web address. For further information on why it is important to reference accurately go to the Referencing and Plagiarism topic in Skills Plus available from the Library website: www.northumbria.ac.uk/skillsplus You will find other useful help guides on Skills Plus to help you with the skills involved in writing your assessments and preparing for exams. For further information on the APA style of referencing see the Concise Rules of APA style and the APA website http://www.apastyle.org/learn Plagiarism and Cheating Your attention is drawn to the University's stated position on plagiarism. THE WORK OF OTHERS, WHICH IS INCLUDED IN THE ASSIGNMENT MUST BE ATTRIBUTED TO ITS SOURCE (a full bibliography and/or a list of references must be submitted as prescribed in the assessment brief). Please note that this is intended to be an individual piece of work. Action will be taken where a student is suspected of having cheated or engaged in any dishonest practice. Students are referred to the University regulations on plagiarism and other forms of academic irregularity. Students must not copy or collude with one another or present any information that they themselves have not generated. For further information on Plagiarism, see the Referencing and Plagiarism topic on Skills Plus. www.northumbria.ac.uk/skillsplus C:\Users\elainetong.PRINCIPLEONE\MO0359 Assign 2015-16 (APA update) UG Level 6 2015-16 BM.doc Page 5 of 8