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
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