MGMT 6103 Homework Assignment Cohort 14 June 7, 2014 This homework assignment will test your understanding of three of the twelve drivers of SCM competitive advantage, as illustrated in our course textbook. There are no right and wrong answers. Some answers will be better, more comprehensive and more relevant than others. Since this examination is worth about 10% of the final grade, you will need to balance the time you invest in it with other requirements of this course. Feel free to use any resources, particularly those provided by the course material and Dr. Hill. The work must be your own, with appropriate citations for published material. You will have several weeks to complete this homework assignment. A type-written, double-spaced report will be due on July 12th, during class.

(A) Review the twelve drivers of SCM competitive advantage, illustrated in chapters 2-13 in Tom Mentzer’s Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management. Select the three drivers you are most interested in exploring.

(B) Describe and discuss the three drivers you selected, citing why they are important and of interest to you and an organization. Explain the consequences of not paying attention to these drivers. What should be/can be done by the supply chain organization(s) to make these drivers really work for them? Give (make-up) examples where you can.

The due date is July 12th during class, to allow Dr. Hill time to review and note comments. You have 5 weeks to complete your report.