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Faculty of Business Environment and Society
Module No; 337BSS MODULE TITLE;
Coursework Title; BES Ltd [Contributes 25% to total module mark]
You have been tasked by the CEO to make an appraisal of the existing logistics structure described in the BES case, you can benchmark against any well known benchmark if you so wish.
Critique and justify how this traditional logistical push supply chain can be improved utilising lean and collaboration concepts.
Recognise the wider implications of making changes to BES’s supply chain on society, the environment and the effects of globalisation.
Submission
This assignment must be submitted, with a BES coursework cover sheet attached, to William Morris by 16.00 on the above deadline.
The assignment must also be submitted electronically in TURNITIN on the module web
1. Penalty for late submission is 10% of the mark per calendar week or part of week. (Up to 2 weeks, then zero awarded.) *NB Actual calendar weeks are counted, not just term time weeks.
2. Extensions will be in accordance with University and Faculty policy. If in doubt you are advised to read the Guidelines for Assessed Coursework on STiLE.
Students MUST keep copies (electronic file if done on computer) of their assignment.
Please also submit an electronic copy of your assignment on a CD/disk and attach it to your report.
The electronic version of your assignment may be used to enable checks to be made using anti-plagiarism software and approved plagiarism checking websites.
Word Length; 1750 words maximum. (please write your word count your title page)
Any penalties for not complying with word limits will be in accordance http://www.ukassignment.org with University and Faculty policy.
Learning Outcomes Assessed
1. Critically review organisational situations and develop relevant distribution and customer service strategies.
2. Diagnose and appraise complex supply chain issues, including change of organisational ownership.
Marking Scheme
Max mark Mark attained
Introduction to the organisation and current situation 10
You have been tasked by the CEO to make an appraisal of the existing logistics structure described in the BES case, you can benchmark against any well known benchmark if you so wish. 20
Critique and justify how this traditional logistical push supply chain can be improved utilising lean and collaboration concepts. 30 #p#分页标题#e#
Recognise the wider implications of making changes to BES’s supply chain on society, the environment and the effects of globalisation. 20
Recommendations and conclusion 10
Structure and presentation of report 10
Total
Less any penalty
Final mark
Return of Marked Work
Marked work will be returned via Reception/ in class / other (delete /amend as appropriate)
You can expect to have marked work returned to you by 4 weeks after the submission date
PLAGIARISM WARNING ! – Assignments should not be copied in part or in whole from any other source, except for any marked up quotations, that clearly distinguish what has been quoted from your own work. All references used must be given, and the specific page number used should also be given for any direct quotations, which should be in inverted commas. Students found copying from the internet or other sources will get zero marks and may be excluded from the university.
Note:
Please make sure that your ID number and the module number appear on the actual coursework assignment as well as on the cover sheet that you attach to it. (but don’t put your name for individual assignments as marking is anonymous)
For large modules with multiple seminars your Seminar Group or Tutor’s name must be clearly shown, to ensure that your assignment goes to the correct person for marking. ( Put the class day and time if you cannot remember tutor’s name)
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