MGT300 Logistics Management

Question: Assessment 1 Assessment Type: Case Study – Individual Assessment. 2300  - + 10% word report Purpose: To allow students to begin to apply the knowledge and skills of the subject to a real world example. This assessment relates to learning outcomes a, b, c and e. Submission: Upload a soft copy – Word .doc or .docx to Moodle and Turnitin via the link on the subject Moodle page. Topic: The Medical Devices Company Task Details: After reading the case study on page 80 of the textbook, prepare a 2500 + 10% word report (executive summary, table of contents body, conclusions and recommendations) analysing the issues in the case, and identify logistics management strategies that enable the company to become successful, and/or will be necessary for the company to maintain/improve its success in the future. Specific issues to address and conclusions to be drawn will be given with the case study. Research Requirements: Students need to support their analysis with reference from the text and a minimum of eight (10) suitable, reliable, current and academically acceptable sources – check with your tutor if unsure of the validity of sources. Students seeking credit or above grades should support their analysis with increased number of reference sources comparable to the grade they are seeking. Sources such as Wiki, scribed.com, docstore.com, etc. are not considered acceptable sources and should not be used – reliance on such sources will result in a fail grade. The following criteria will be used to mark the assessment: o Research and analysis of company information (30%) o Application of relevant theories of logistics (30% o Development of argument/responses recommended (30%)  o Written communication and referencing (10%) My Case Study is in next page .