Supply Chain Management
Final Paper
Focus of the Final Paper
International Logistics, Inc. is a conglomerate based in the United States that specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of high tech equipment. It has seen a marked trend in the competition’s exportation of goods around the world. As the manager of international logistics for this company, you have been asked by senior management to help identify a new export region. First, you must identify a country to export to. Using the material developed for Weeks One through Four, write an eight- to ten-page recommendation to International Logistics, Inc.’s senior management advising them of a potential export country based on research conducted throughout this class. Your proposal should address the following:
• Identify a new export country, and describe the country’s challenges and advantages. • Prepare a supply chain assessment. • Develop a transportation plan that addresses how to move goods to the chosen country. • Suggest recommendations for implementing the transportation plan.
Writing the Final Paper
The Final Paper:
1. Must be eight- to ten- double spaced pages in length (not including the title and reference pages), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the School Writing Center.
2. Must include a title page with the following:
a. Title of paper
b. Student’s name
c. Course name and number
d. Instructor’s name
e. Date submitted
3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
6. Must use at least six scholarly sources, including a minimum of three from the School University Library.
7. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the School Writing Center.
8. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Carefully review the Grading Rubric (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.
Focus of the Final Paper
International Logistics, Inc. is a conglomerate based in the United States that specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of high tech equipment. It has seen a marked trend in the competition’s exportation of goods around the world. As the manager of international logistics for this company, you have been asked by senior management to help identify a new export region. First, you must identify a country to export to. Using the material developed for Weeks One through Four, write an eight- to ten-page recommendation to International Logistics, Inc.’s senior management advising them of a potential export country based on research conducted throughout this class. Your proposal should address the following:
• Identify a new export country, and describe the country’s challenges and advantages. • Prepare a supply chain assessment. • Develop a transportation plan that addresses how to move goods to the chosen country. • Suggest recommendations for implementing the transportation plan.
Writing the Final Paper
The Final Paper:
1. Must be eight- to ten- double spaced pages in length (not including the title and reference pages), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the School Writing Center.
2. Must include a title page with the following:
a. Title of paper
b. Student’s name
c. Course name and number
d. Instructor’s name
e. Date submitted
3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
6. Must use at least six scholarly sources, including a minimum of three from the School University Library.
7. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the School Writing Center.
8. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Carefully review the Grading Rubric (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.
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