You are required to research and prepare an essay in response to the following:
Discuss the impact of a lack of coordination on the performance of a supply chain. Using examples, critically assess the key areas that require attention to mitigate these impacts.
Task specific guidance:
– You should demonstrate an understanding of the contemporary issues facing supply chains
– Your answer should be supported with appropriate evidence from textbooks, journal articles, market data, or on-line materials.
– You should present a reasoned argument using both theory and practical evidence, as expected for final year study.
– The assignment should be written in essay format. Section headings may be added.
– Aim to meet the overall word count.
General study guidance:
• Cite all information used in your work which is clearly from a source. Try to ensure that all sources in your reference list are seen as citations in your work, and all names cited in the work appear in your reference list.
• Reference and cite your work in accordance with the APA 7th system – the University’s chosen referencing style. For specific advice, you can talk to your Business librarians or go to the library help desk, or you can access library guidance via the following link:
o APA 7th referencing: https://library.hud.ac.uk/pages/apareferencing/
• The University has regulations relating to academic misconduct, including plagiarism. The Learning Innovation and Development Centre can advise and help you with how to avoid ‘poor scholarship’ and potential academic misconduct. You can contact them at busstudenthub@hud.ac.uk.
• If you have any concerns about your writing, referencing, research or presentation skills, you are welcome to consult the Learning Innovation Development Centre team It is possible to arrange 1:1 consultation with a LIDC tutor once you have planned or written a section of your work, so that they can advise you on areas to develop.
• Do not exceed the word limit.
