Week 1 Task: Demand Forecasting Analysis:

A key aspect of supply chain management is understanding demand patterns and forecasting future demand. For this task, you are required to choose a product category of your interest and perform a demand forecasting analysis. Your work should include a detailed explanation of the product category, the factors influencing its demand, and a forecasted demand for the next 12 months. Use any relevant publicly available data for reference. The steps to complete this task would involve: selecting a product category, identifying influencing factors, collecting relevant data, and using an appropriate forecasting model to predict demand. The task will be evaluated based on the relevance and accuracy of the data collected, the appropriateness of the forecasting model used, and the comprehensiveness of the analysis. The final deliverable will be a DOC file containing the analysis report.

Week 2 Task: Supplier Evaluation and Selection:

Supplier selection is a critical process in supply chain management. In this task, you will develop a supplier evaluation and selection process for a hypothetical company. The steps to complete this task would involve: identifying key evaluation criteria, assigning weights to the criteria, evaluating potential suppliers, and making a selection decision. The task will be evaluated based on the relevance of the criteria chosen, the justification for the weights assigned, the thoroughness of the evaluation, and the rationale for the final decision. The final deliverable will be a DOC file containing the supplier evaluation report.

Week 3 Task: Inventory Management Strategy:

Effective inventory management is crucial to ensure adequate supply and minimize costs. In this task, you are required to develop an inventory management strategy for a hypothetical company. The steps to complete this task would involve: identifying the types of inventory, determining the optimal inventory levels, developing reordering strategies, and suggesting measures for inventory control. The task will be evaluated based on the appropriateness of the inventory types and levels identified, the effectiveness of the reordering strategies, and the comprehensiveness of the inventory control measures. The final deliverable will be a DOC file containing the inventory management strategy report.

Week 4 Task: Logistics and Distribution Plan:

Logistics and distribution are key elements of a supply chain. In this task, you will develop a logistics and distribution plan for a hypothetical company. The steps to complete this task would involve: identifying the distribution channels, planning the transportation routes, determining the storage locations, and developing a contingency plan. The task will be evaluated based on the suitability of the distribution channels, the efficiency of the transportation routes, the appropriateness of the storage locations, and the comprehensiveness of the contingency plan. The final deliverable will be a DOC file containing the logistics and distribution plan.

Week 5 Task: Supply Chain Risk Assessment:

Risk management is vital in supply chain to anticipate and mitigate potential disruptions. In this task, you are required to conduct a supply chain risk assessment for a hypothetical company. The steps to complete this task would involve: identifying potential risks, assessing the likelihood and impact of the risks, developing mitigation strategies, and suggesting measures for continuous monitoring. The task will be evaluated based on the relevance of the risks identified, the accuracy of the risk assessment, the effectiveness of the mitigation strategies, and the comprehensiveness of the monitoring measures. The final deliverable will be a DOC file containing the supply chain risk assessment report.