DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS (Module 2 Case Assignment)

DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

Case Assignment

Welcome to the second case study for this course. After you have read the materials on the Module 2 Background page, do some additional research on your own and develop a 5-6 page paper discussing the following concepts:

Question: How can concentrated clusters enhance the management of supply chains and improve overall firm performance? How might this management concept vary between international firms and domestic firms? What are the negatives of the concentrated cluster theory?

Assignment Expectations

Submit your assignment for grading by the end of this module. You must have 5-6 pages of written text plus a cover sheet and references page. Use at least 3 different credible sources of information and annotate your sources of information appropriately on your references page and within the text if necessary.You will be assessed on how well you apply your understanding of various location strategies, particularly with respect to the cluster theory. Research the many resources on the internet to make your points and be sure to differentiate between international and domestic situations.

Your paper will be graded using the rubric.

• There is no set response to the case questions so don’t hesitate to think outside the box.
• It is essential to provide a well written paper with detailed analysis.
• Read and Understand Assignment instruction and follow it .
• READ the information provided by the resources and references on the Reading Material Background page ( see attached). Understand the theory and concept of process management and productivity improvement.
• The report should be at least 5–6 pages, Double Space, APA Citation
• Reference needs to be credible sources (Not Wikipedia)
• Do not Submit Previously submitted Work
• No Plagiarism (Will use Turnitni.com to check Plagiarism)