Category: Supply Chain Management

Everlane – Ethical Chic and Radical Transparency in Global Supply Chains

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Case 24: Everlane: Ethical Chic and Radical Transparency in Global Supply Chains
Submityour responses to the following case in a Word document. Be sure tofollow APA 7th guidelines. Please answer the questions completely.
All cases can be found at the end of the textbook
Please answer the following questions:
1. What are the ethical and social issues in this case?
2.How difficult is it for a company like Everlane to follow through onits mission? What are the challenges to its commitment to radicaltransparency in global supply chains?
3. What are the different ways that a fashion company can be ethical?
4. What interest groups might support an ethical fashion group like Everlane? How could they do this?
5.What are the other stakeholder groups that are involved with Everlane?How would each stakeholder view Everlanes quest for transparency andethical production?
6. How does Everlanes approach to its supply chain differ from a large global buyer like Nike?
7.Is the Everlane business model sustainable? Or is it just temporarilypopular because it is unique? Are competitors likely to follow?

 

Review and Analysis of “Surplus Styles” Case Study

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Review the case study “Surplus Styles” in your textbook on page 46. Then briefly answer questions 1 through 3. Also, provide your insights into how Derick should resolve his problem including (a) what steps he should take, (b) should he go out for quotes from a list of vendors or negotiate with his current vendor. Finally, think about and briefly discuss what the differences are when selecting vendors to meet cost points versus meeting quality standards.

Operations and Supply Chain Management

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Select a key topic to research and discuss in at least 900 words plus the associated annotated bibliography in current APA format in a substantive manner:

Possible Topics

Process Monitoring

Process Control

Controlling Service Quality

Six Sigma and DMAIC Improvement Process (preferred topic)

Adhere to the following format:

  1. Key Concept Explanation: Define your key topic by using a source other than the textbook. Give a clear, concise overview of the essential elements relevant to understanding your key topic. In addition, explain why you are interested in this topic (e.g., academic curiosity, application to a current issue related to employment, or any other professional rationale). This section must be at least 200 words.
  2. Comparison: Compare your research with what you have studied during the module in which the key topic/thread is assigned. Note differences or commonalities about your key topic, providing evidence that you have extended your understanding of this topic beyond the textbook readings. This is an opportunity for you to cite the additional articles you originally researched. This section must be at least 200 words.

Operations and Supply Chain Management

Posted on | by Brian Leakey

Select a key topic to research and discuss in at least 900 words plus the associated annotated bibliography in current APA format in a substantive manner:

Possible Topics

Process Monitoring

Process Control

Controlling Service Quality

Six Sigma and DMAIC Improvement Process (preferred topic)

Adhere to the following format:

  1. Key Concept Explanation: Define your key topic by using a source other than the textbook. Give a clear, concise overview of the essential elements relevant to understanding your key topic. In addition, explain why you are interested in this topic (e.g., academic curiosity, application to a current issue related to employment, or any other professional rationale). This section must be at least 200 words.
  2. Comparison: Compare your research with what you have studied during the module in which the key topic/thread is assigned. Note differences or commonalities about your key topic, providing evidence that you have extended your understanding of this topic beyond the textbook readings. This is an opportunity for you to cite the additional articles you originally researched. This section must be at least 200 words.

Supply Chain Management

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Select a company of your choice, and calculate the most current days of working capital (DWC) that are available. Review

page 656 in the textbook, and watch the short video segment “Working Capital,” which is one of the required unit resources

in this unit. In addition to your calculations, include the information below

How does this company’s ratio compare to those of its competitors?

Why is comparing this ratio to the industry average important?

Explain how a well-managed supply chain can come into play here.

Definition of Green Supply Chain Management

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Importance of Green Supply Chain Management in the Automotive Industry
II. Literature Review
Overview of Green Supply Chain Management Practices
Green Supply Chain Management in the Automotive Industry: Current State and Challenges
III. Methodology
Research Design
Data Collection and Analysis
IV. Case Study: Green Supply Chain Management Practices in the Automotive Industry
Example of a leading automotive company implementing Green Supply Chain Management
Analysis of the company’s Green Supply Chain Management practices and their impact on sustainability
V. Discussion and Conclusion
Summary of findings
Implications for the Automotive Industry
Recommendations for future research
VI. References
List of sources used in the paper
VII. Appendices
Additional data, tables and figures that support the paper
A pair of examples of green supply chain practices

Sustainable procurement:
This involves selecting suppliers based on their environmental and social performance, as well as their ability to meet the needs of the business.
Lean Production:
This practice aims to reduce waste and increase efficiency in the manufacturing process.
Packaging reduction:
This is about using less packaging material or using more environmentally friendly packaging options.
Energy and resource conservation:
This includes using energy-efficient technologies and recycling materials.
Carbon footprint reduction:
This includes reducing the supply chain’s carbon footprint through activities such as using renewable energy sources and implementing carbon offset programs.
Sustainable disposal: