Posted: April 17th, 2015

Global Sourcing and Logistics Management

Read carefully: “Tips on Assignment and Dissertation Structure”

• Title page
• Abstract (250 words)
• Introduction overview and set the scene of your study;
• Literature review: briefly review the literature with key papers relevant to findings
• Findings and analysis: based on data collected and using the frameworks in which you are taught in class
• Recommendations
• Conclusion

Select an organisation implementing global sourcing and carries out a desk based project by searching academic literature and archival data (e.g., internet resources; news coverage) which provide relevant data on the selected organisation’s global sourcing practice. You are required to examine its global sourcing practice in light of current global sourcing literature.

You should use some of the themes discussed on this module in your analysis e.g., GS strategy, GS structure, GS supply base management, GS risk management, GS related logistics management, GS related sustainability practice, Global supply chain leadership & learning, and Service offshore outsourcing.

Word limit: 4500 words

• Demonstrating good knowledge and understanding of course material.
• Providing evidence of research beyond that covered in the course.
• Critical reflection and evaluation of the subject.
• Logical and insightful analysis.
• Well structured, concise and readable mode of presentation (Times New Roman; font size 12; 1.5 line space; Harvard style referencing).
• Original conclusions demonstrating both implications for theory in addition to clear recommendations for practice.