1. Unit 35 – Supply Chain & Stock Management In collaboration between Mr. Barry and Mr. Miah

2. Assignment 1 Report format: -Numbered pages (contents page) -Introduction to what you will do for each criteria -Clear titles and subtitles -Reference page at the end Assignment 1 includes: Pass 1 Pass 2 Pass 3 Merit 1

3. P1 Explain the meaning of supply chain management For P1, you must explain different concepts of supply chain management. First add an Introduction Thereafter, you must conduct research to identify and explain the following terms: – Definition of a supply chain in relation to stock – Main components of supply chain – Differences between two organisations’ supply chain – The ‘upstream’ buy-side and the ‘downstream’ sell-side – Linear and networked configurations – ‘Supply chain’ as added value – ‘Push and pull’ supply chain models – Importance in meeting expectations of marketing function

4. P2 Explain how supply chains for three different products have been developed Produce a Powerpoint Presentation Go onto LPS Business Weebly Unit 35 – Supply Chain & Stock Management Click on Presentation Layout Produce Presentation on this template for three different products

5. P3 Describe ways in which a supply chain for a selected product has been integrated For this criteria, you must describe the following supply chain for the Toyota company (you must choose a product from Toyota) Describe the following process: Links with company objectives Linking/integrating production planning Materials handling Inventory management (JIT) Manufacturing/processing Single process of distribution and after-sales service; Speeding up delivery

6. M1 Explain how the integration of the supply chain for a selected product could be further improved For this criteria you must explain how the integration of the supply chain for a selected product could be further improved. You must explain all methods from the following and explain how these parts of the supply chain can improve a product from Toyota (you choose the product): – Linking production planning and sourcing – Minimising inventory (do not refer to JIT from P3) – Using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) – Introducing a Virtual Private Network (VPN) – Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) – Add final conclusion