Paper , Order, or Assignment Requirements

Assignment:

This is an individual assignment worth 100% of the module mark. Word length 3000 words (do not exceed word limit). Do not include References in the word count.

Relates to Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of procurement for global organisations operating in complex market environments
• Locate, synthesise and critically evaluate recent/current information from a wide range of published literature in the area of Project Risk and Procurement Management.

Assignment Brief :

The company of my choice is : Adidas

A proactive strategic procurement operation can give the organisation it represents a competitive advantage by reducing waste in the value chain. For an organisation of your choice, you are asked to critically examine the contribution that the Procurement function makes to the firm’s competitive advantage.

• This coursework should follow a structured approach and should be prepared and presented as a ((Professional Business Report)).
• You should undertake a relevant literature review that helps inform your investigation.
• Please also ensure that the ((Harvard Referencing System)) is adhered to and fully complied with. It is acceptable to focus on Two or more of the areas below or to provide an overall Procurement review:
• Procurement Strategy
• Supply Chain Management
• Procurement Processes
• Strategic Sourcing
• e-procurement
• Sustainable Procurement
• Supply Risk