I am in need of help doing a final project for my communication class that consist of doing a 7-9 slide powerpoint presentation on supply chain management. I have attached the two previous assignments that I did to help build up towards the final project. I also attached the full criteria for the final project. The sources from the Source Evaulation worksheet are all from the school libaray and are crediable. If you have any questions or concerns please let me know.
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Demonstrate the ability to create a final project that uses both research-based and personal
content while using presentation software to communicate with an intended audience.
Description:
During the first six-weeks you formulated a project plan, researched the content of the
plan, and collected quality academic and non-academic sources. For the week 7 Final
Project you will create a presentation (CO8) that builds upon the week 2 Project Plan and
the week 4 Location and Access (Source Organization worksheet) that effectively
communicates the knowledge you have gained during the class.
Please consider the following:
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Presentation will include an introduction, body, conclusion, and properly formatted
reference/work cited slide in the citation style of your degree program (APA, MLA,
or Chicago).
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Clear evidence that the topic was researched and expanded upon the week 2 Project
Plan (CO2 & 5).
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Presentation provides audience with information to increase their knowledge of the
topic presented (CO1).
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Presentation engages the audience by using elements such as images, graphs, and
charts. Appropriate citations must be included.
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Three (3) vetted credible sources. One (1) of the sources must be scholarly and from
the library.
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Appropriate length 7-9 slides.
If you have multimedia skills and want to add creative content to your presentation, please
do! Try to add any of the following enhancements and as you do, think about how it will
impact your presentation and improve communication with the intended audience.
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Voice narration, closed captioning, script.
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Appropriate background music (must be cited on reference page).
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Creative use of slide animations and transitions.
Source Evaluation Worksheet
Part I: Topic
Through case studies and a review of other scholarly materials, this research explains the
components of supply chain management and the roles of each component. I will outline
possible organizations that require Supply roles to operate effectively and how to apply.
Part II: Source Evaluation
Title: “Advancing social sustainability in supply chain management: Lessons from multiple case
studies in an emerging economy”
Author: Bruno S. Silvestreb, Dafne O.C. Moraisa,
Retrieval Information: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.07.097
Publication Date: July 2018
Publishing Information: Elsevier Ltd.
Source Summary: This article examines why and how focal organizations incorporate and
manage social sustainability within their supplier networks. The findings indicate that targeted
organizations adopted supply chain structural cooperation due to organically driven social
sustainability activities.
Title: “Sustainability governance of chains and networks: a review and future outlook”
Author: Authur P.J. Mol, Peter O. osterveer, Simon R. Bush, Megan Bailey
Source Evaluation | 1
Retrieval Information: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2014.10.019
Publication Date: October 2014
Publishing Information: Elsevier Ltd.
Source Summary: The article proposes an improved typology for describing how business and
non-firm players manage chain sustainability. It continues with a demand for more scholarly
discussion of the kind of integrated governance frameworks required for future sustainability
change.
Title: “The Role of Knowledge Management in Supply Chain Management: A Literature
Review”
Author: Miguel Gastón Hernández González, María Aguilar Lasserre, del Rosario PérezSalazar, Alberto Alfonso Cedillo-Campos, José Carlos
Retrieval Information: http://hdl.handle.net/10419/188841
Publication Date: September 2017
Publishing Information: OmniaScience, Barcelona
Source Summary: The aim of this study is to assess the status of supply chain management
knowledge. The major findings indicated that knowledge management might be considered a
lever for I supply chain integration, (ii) improving intra- and inter-supplier relationships, and (iv)
reinforcing knowledge transfer throughout product development.
Source Evaluation | 2
Title: “Evolution of sustainability in supply chain management: A Literature Review”
Author: Sidhartha S. Padhia, A. Rajeeva, Rupesh K. Patia, KannanGovindan
Retrieval Information: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.05.026
Publication Date: May 2017
Publishing Information: Elsevier Ltd.
Source Summary: Demand for goods and their consumption continue to grow, putting strain on
industry productivity and supply networks. The objective of this article is to give insight into the
development of sustainability challenges via an examination of patterns across sectors and
economies and the use of different techniques.
Source Evaluation | 3
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Supply Chain Management
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Supply Chain Management
Part I:
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Topic:
Supply Chain Management
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Scope and Value:
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What Is the Scope of the Topic and Your Research?
The scope of supply chain management entails manufacturing and assembly, distribution across
the different channels, inventories and warehouse tracking, order management, and entries.
Therefore, the research will mainly aim at addressing the different activities involved in supply
chain management.
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What Value Does It Bring to Your Life? To Your Professional Life?
Through this research on supply chain management, I will learn a lot about the operations of
different companies and what makes them so profitable. I will also learn how the companies
distribute their products to the market and acquire and maintain their customers. Finally, the
topic will provide some insights regarding the manufacturing and assembling of the products.
This is crucial as those companies that manufacture their products tend to be more profitable.
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Communication Medium:
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How Are You Going to Communicate Your Project?
Communication is always essential in any business that intends to make profits. It is deemed
vital, mainly because it creates awareness of the availability of a particular product within the
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industry. Therefore, in supply chain management, several mediums will be adopted to create
product awareness. Firstly, there will be the use of advertising channels such as Television,
Radios, and Billboards. Secondly, there will be mediums such as emails where the buyers can
make inquiries about their products. Finally, there will also be social media like Facebook, where
the product specifications and prices are posted on the companies’ walls.
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How Will You Make Your Presentation Different and Unique?
There are different ways in which the presentations will be made different and unique. Firstly,
there will be some added animations whenever showing something to make the presentation
catchy and attractive. Secondly, any explanations regarding a particular product will be closely
followed with a detailed video as a possible source of emphasis. Finally, there will be colors and
striking themes whenever giving presentations regarding a certain company product.
Additionally, the story could also be brought to life using audio.
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Critical Thinking Questions:
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Pose Different Questions That Will Help You with Your Research and
Investigate Your Topic in More Depth.
Explain some of the trends taking place in supply chain management currently
Why is supply chain management essential for any given company?
What types of management are essential to ensure effectiveness in supply chain
management?
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Post Critical Questions That Will Push You to Improve.
Is it always possible for one to trace their purchases?
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What is the possible reason that would make a customer change their suppliers?
Is the customer satisfaction test essential for the improvement of the company’s
activities?
Part II:
Some sources will work best for this research; they currently include peer-reviewed journals,
information from the supply chain websites, and published books dealing with trends in supply
chain management. Readings from the classroom will also provide some information regarding
the topic. These chosen sources will provide reliable, current, credible, relevant, and accurate
information regarding supply chain management.