LOreal Supply Chain Analysis Research Paper

LOreal Supply Chain Analysis Research Paper

PART 1- 1200 words +-10%

A specific analysis of the internal and externally perceived performance of one of the supply chain stages of L’Oréal

The analysis is based on L'Oréal; individual research plus the utilization of approaches to supply chain analysis.

You should write an analysis from the perspective of the performance of L'Oréal.

1. You will reflect on both the perceived internal performance and the externally perceived performance of the organization’s supply chain stage over a particular period of time • Measures and methods utilized by the organization you might consider analyzing could be associated with Quality (delivered performance), Time (speed), Flexibility (agility) and Cost (inventories). Therefore, parameters that might be considered could include supply chain performance measures parameters previously described within the module or independently researched. N.B Sustainability related measures cannot be included within this analysis.

An indicative structure for the performance analysis might be:

i. Introduction: circa 300 words

The organisation, supply chain stage and time period that was analyzed

ii. How is the performance of this segment of the organization’s supply chain perceived by internal and external stakeholders?

Draw on secondary or primary evidence from internal and external stakeholders with regards to the performance of the supply chain stage under study. Reference available measures for a particular time period, such as those suggested above or alternatives you have researched. Cite sources using the University’s author/date protocol. Circa 500 words

iii. Performance Measures The internal and external performance measures you have utilised in your analysis, their strengths and weaknesses and the insights they can provide. They can be drawn from those presented in the module or individually researched. N.B Sustainability related measures cannot be included within this analysis . Circa 400 words

PART 2-

Reflection 1: IN REFLECTION FORM- NOT JUST AN ANSWER TO THE QUESTIONS

400 words +-10%

This should focus on what you have learned from the topic of the videos and how it could be applied to the performance analysis of L'Oréal. You can use illustrations and should reference any sources of information or sources used.

*Discuss the potential benefits that might arise from using an MRP forecasting approach to inventory management and the potential disadvantages of an MRP approach.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXlD6w2UV6s&feature=emb_title

*Describe how a JIT Kan Ban system like that shown in the video might be arranged to manage inventory across your segment ( internal, supplier, transport, warehouse) of the supply chain in L’oreal

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tum1lLwy6gE&feature=emb_title

 

Reflection 2: IN REFLECTION FORM- NOT JUST AN ANSWER TO THE QUESTIONS 400 words +-10%

This should focus on what you have learned from the topics stated below and how it could be applied to the performance analysis of L'Oréal. You can use illustrations and should reference any sources of information or sources used.

Approaches to delivering customer Value and Flexibility

Discuss how manufacturers might increase profits other than by increasing sales or increasing prices (most customers want lower prices)

Is Lean beneficial for both functional and innovative manufacturing? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJN-lsk_DLU&feature=emb_title

What are the fundamental reasons for Dell's success? Will the Dell formula work elsewhere, if not why not?

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IILf4GHn5pZ3ZWHjayJzuC6nDGq8aZkFpYaLFYG0olg/edit?usp=sharing