Assignment 1
Logistics Management (MGT 322)
Due Date: 09/03/2024 @ 23:59
Course Name: Logistics Management
StudentÂ’s Name:
Course Code: MGT 322
StudentÂ’s ID Number:
Semester: Second
CRN: 23418
Academic Year: 2023/24
For InstructorÂ’s Use only
InstructorÂ’s Name: Dr Mohammed Arshad Khan
StudentsÂ’ Grade:
/Out of 10
Level of Marks: High/Middle/Low
General Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY
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The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated
folder.
Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented, marks may be reduced
for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.
Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.
Late submission will NOT be accepted.
Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other
resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No
pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.
Classification: JHAH: Non Business Use
Learning Outcome:
1. Demonstrate a deep understanding of the logistic function concepts and theories as
well as supply chain management strategies. (Lo.1.1)
2. Demonstrate the ability to understand complex issues pertaining to supply chain
integration and strategic supply chain partnership (Lo 1.2).
3. Apply essential elements of core logistic and supply chain management principles.
(Lo 2.1)
Critical Thinking
The purpose of this assignment is to identify and apply Logistics and Supply Chain
Management concepts/tools to suggest logistics performance priorities.
Use Saudi digital Library (SDL) search engine.
Search Title: New Approaches to Supply Chain Management Concept. Logistics
Integration of “Hub and Spoke” Model.
Authors Name: MINCULETE, Gheorghe; OLAR, Polixenia
Source: Valahian Journal of Economic Studies. 2014, Vol. 5 Issue 2, p21-32. 12p.
Read out the research paper carefully and based on your understanding you should
answer the following questions.
Questions:
1. A supply chain consists of all parties involved, directly or indirectly, in fulfilling a
customer’s request. Explain with an imaginary Saudi manufacturing company.
(400-500 words)- (3 Marks)
2. Why in the current modern business, the integration of economic affairs from
design to completion is an important priority for every Manufacturing company?
(400-500 words)- (3 Marks)
3. Define the parties involved directly and indirectly in the supply chain and their role
in the smooth running of the business. (400-500 words) -(3 Marks)
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APA Reference should be included. -(1 Marks)
Classification: JHAH: Non Business Use
Answers
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