Overview
Individual Project (20%)
The Individual Project is broken down into two equal parts:
1. A literature review Document
- You are investigating Responsiveness versus Efficiency in Supply Chain Management
- Problems and solutions
- 2,000 Words
2. Presentation
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Literature Review
- List what keywords were used in your literature search
- A minimum of five papers should be included in the review
- Provide a concise summary of each paper
o Discuss the problem the paper is investigating, methodology and results - Critically analyse the papers
o Are they important papers in the field? Why?
o Do they agree/disagree with one another?
o Does a paper extend the work of another? - Provide a Table summarizing each paper
o Title, Author & Year, Problem, Methodology, Findings. - Bibliography
Lit Review- > Marking Guide
| Description | 0-39 | 40-69 | 70+ | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keyword Search | Limited Keyword Search, basic keywords (<10 Keywords) | A reasonable attempt at investigating the topic using a good variation of phrases (10+ Keywords) | A broad keyword search using Boolean operators, direct quotes, real world case studies, and smart searching of other literature reviews for insights (15+ keywords) | 5 |
| Discussion | A base description of the papers is given in short bullet point format, no attempt at an essay type discussion of the papers. Lacking in depth and structure | A well written essay style discussion is presented for each paper structured with the following headings: problem, methodology, results | A thoughtful thematic discussion where each paper looks at the topic from a different perspective and these perspectives are clear from the discussion. Well-structured deep discussion | 20 |
| Critical Analysis | No critical analysis is present; the discussion is largely descriptive. | Reasonable critical analysis where an attempt is made to compare papers | Intelligent critique of the papers and a clear demonstration of where each paper stands in the field. Substantial factual reasoning for the critique given where the author presents their opinion on strong fact. | 20 |
| Bibliography | 1 | |||
| Table Summary | 2 | |||
| Well Structured | 2 | |||
| Total | 50 |
Presentation
- Present the Findings of your Literature Review
- Present the Results of Practical 5using SCM Globe screenshots:
o Supply Chain Map
o Include All Charts
o Inventory Costs
o Vehicle Costs - Make a recommendation to the board based on costings and inventory
Presentation -> Marking Guide
| Description | 0-39 | 40-69 | 70+ | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Findings of Literature Review | Presenter has limited knowledge of papers or partial knowledge of some papers.
Presenter reads mostly from the screen/cue card monitor. |
Presenter gives a confident descriptive discussion of each paper with some attempt at comparing papers. | Presenter gives a broad top-down view of the field of study and intelligently speaks about each paper in the context of the research space. Clearly presents the impact that the paper has had on the field of study. | 10 |
| Presentation of Supply Chains | Poor visuals that lack clarity. No evidence that the supply chain has survived 30 days. Little supporting data in terms of inventory levels and costings.
Presenter reads mostly from the screen/cue card monitor. |
Clear visuals where the presenter confidently interprets each diagram or table for the audience. Post 30-day inventory charts are clearly discussed. Strong costings justification. | Professional presentation to the board where the key question is answered thoroughly. High end visuals beyond static charts. An intelligent discussion on the various modes of transport; when they work and when they don’t. Recommendations given for both modes of transport. | 30 |
| Questions | Presenter unable to answer questions – simple yes/no responses | Some attempt made to answer the question beyond yes/no with answers backed up with some factual knowledge. | Answers spanning over 1 minute in length. | 10 |
| Total | 50 |
Presentation
Generally
- The presentation formation is 10-4-3
o The presentation is 10 slides maximum
o Each slide can contain a maximum of 4 bullet points
o Each bullet point can be no more than 3 lines. - You are expected to do a lot of talking around the slides.
- Visuals are preferred over text.
Due Date
- 23 rd November (Document and Presentation to be uploaded to Moodle)
- Presentations will take place Week Beginning November 24th during Lectures and Practical’s
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