International Supply Chain

Order Description
Research Report:
International Supply Chain Management
The title of the assignment.
A critical evaluation of the role of big data in international supply chains and its impact on supply chain management.
Purpose of the assessment, the task/topic
To write a research report that shows evidence of wide reading/research, relevant theories to the concept of big data in international supply chains, with a logical
and coherent discussion.
Your Specific Instructions: This business report should have four or five sections and be logical, well-researched using Harvard Referencing. It should be written
objectively with evidence-based discussion.
Section to include:
1. Introduction
Include ‘signposting’ of the key issues which follow in the report. Briefly introduce the concept of big data in supply chains, its significance in supply chains, and
a brief history. Concentrate on how it may affect a firm’s performance, market opportunities, business strategies, economical benefit, etc.
2. Findings and analysis
Analyse the literature of the subject, provide some statistics and figures, critically discuss on a real-world case study.
3. Conclusions
Summarises the key points already made and link to the task set. NO new information. End of word count.
4. Reference list (with at least 20 academic references, from journal papers or text books)
Give full details, following CASE Harvard Referencing guidelines.
5. Appendices must be linked to the body of the work.
It is essential:
Show ability to describe theoretical concepts and then use examples as illustrations.
Do not make unsubstantiated assertions, references must back up your in-text statements
Use Harvard Referencing throughout this report, linking theory to this practical business example.
Do NOT engage in primary research for this task (without Ethics Approval, a fail would be given)
Tips:
Show awareness of this module content to convince the marker that you understand the subject.
Read and use a range of recent academic resources, e.g books, journals.
Do NOT use Wikipedia at all and avoid use of unofficial reports/statistics online.
Paraphrasing others’ views and giving the relevant source, is generally better than using direct quotes
Check grammar, use UK spelling and try to use PEEEL to structure your main paragraphs. Refer to CASE
Evidence of independent thought and original applications may improve your mark
Follow the HBS Reports Guideline carefully, but use Times New Roman font with 1.5 spacing between the lines.