Supply Chain Cost

Question 1

In 2 – 3 paragraphs, discuss the implications for supply chain leadership as their focus shifts from minimizing total supply chain cost to maximizing firm sustainability. A title page and reference list need to be included for this assignment.

Question 2

Your team is responsible for assessing the feasibility of expanding operations into a global market.

Select a company that currently does not have global presence in Europe. You will need to determine which region you want to consider for this expansion and select a specific country within the selected region.

Prepare 2-3-slide presentation with speaker notes that addresses the following:

• Benefits of expanding operations into the new market
• Supply Chain challenges of establishing a new global market including the following
  • Infrastructure Concerns
  • Include supporting graphics to further address the team’s considerations.
  • Include recommendations regarding supply chain professional staffing requirements.

Question 3

Explain in 2 – 3 paragraphs what is Enterprise Resource Planning Software? Has this software helped or hindered companies? Have companies had to redesigned processes to implement this software? A title page and reference list need to be included for this assignment.