The Bullwhip Effect in Supply Chain
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SCM401
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CASE BRIEF 1: The Bullwhip Effect in Supply Chain
Due Mar 24 by 8pm
Points 70
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About This Assignment
In this assignment, you will analyze the assigned case for this week and write a short report defining the problem, analyzing the situation, and providing recommendations for an adequate response.
Follow the Guidelines for Case Briefs (https://canvas.ou.edu/courses/391230/pages/guidelines-for- case-briefs) and use the hints for Writing Case Briefs
( https://canvas.ou.edu/courses/391230/pages/writing-case-briefs) to guide your assignment drafting process. Your Case Briefs are due by the day before the Live Session at 8:00 PM.
Objectives
Conduct a thorough analysis of supply chain management situations
Compose recommendations that adequately respond to specific supply chain cases
Write concise and high-quality summaries for managerial audiences
Directions
Using the Case Brief Template (https://canvas.ou.edu/courses/391230/files/123632509?wrap =1) (https://canvas.ou.edu/courses/391230/files/123632509/download?download_frd=1) , write an organized analysis of the assigned case, Bullwhip Effect in Supply Chains. Use the section headings provided in the template to clearly organize your information. Use bullets, graphics, sub-headings, etc., when appropriate to make the brief easy to follow. Please refrain from quoting the case unless absolutely necessary to make your point. Rather, make the point using your own words, more concisely. As a reminder, please refer to the Writing Case Briefs page for more guidance.
Writing up case briefs is sometimes difficult for students at first. The first key is successfully analyzing cases. Case analysis also helps us to develop an analytical process for approaching business problems so this case brief approach is very specific and the section headings must be followed exactly (if you want full credit) You must have the following headings for each of the following sections:
1. Problem Statement
2. Situation Analysis
3. Recommendation
4. Implementation Plan
Resources
Case Brief Template (https://canvas.ou.edu/courses/391230/files/123632509?wrap =1) (https://canvas.ou.edu/courses/391230/files/123632509/download?download_frd=1)
Assessment
The Case Briefs will be assessed using the Case Brief rubric, attached below.
Academic Integrity
Getting help from your peers on the assignment is not permitted.
Collaborating, or completing the assignment with others in the class, is not permitted.
Copying or reusing previous work is not permitted.
Open-book research for the assignment is permitted and encouraged.
Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
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Problem Statement What is the problem identified in the case? |
5 pts Meets Expectations The problem statement clearly and concisely identifies the problem presented in the case. The statement identifies a true problem and not just symptoms. The statement focuses on supply chain management (instead of other areas). |
3 pts Needs Development The problem statement somewhat clearly but not so concisely identifies the problem presented in the case. The Statement somewhat identifies a true problem but mixes the identification with problem symptoms. The statement is not so clearly focused on supply chain management. |
1 pts Below Expectations The problem statement does not clearly nor concisely identify the problem presented in the case. The statement does not identify a true problem. The statement is not focused on supply chain management. |
5 pts |
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Situation Analysis Summarize the key factors of the situation. |
20 pts Meets Expectations The analysis clearly summarizes the key factors most relevant to the case. The analysis incorporates relevant course concepts. The analysis provides necessary background that can lead to defining a reasonable recommendation to the problem and justifying the problem statement. |
15 pts Needs Development The analysis somewhat clearly summarizes the key factors most relevant to the case. The analysis somewhat incorporates relevant course concepts. The analysis provides some background that can lead to defining a reasonable recommendation to the problem and justifying the problem statement. |
5 pts Below Expectations The analysis does not clearly summarize the key factors most relevant to the case. The analysis does not incorporate relevant course concepts. The analysis provides no background that can lead to defining a reasonable recommendation to the problem and justifying the problem statement above. |
20 pts |
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Recommendation Provides an overview of one, two, or three solutions to the problem you identified, as well as the pros and cons of the solution(s). |
20 pts Meets Expectations Justify and support your recommended course of action with supporting evidence. Critically evaluate the recommendation in terms of pros and cons. When multiple |
15 pts Needs Development Somewhat but not precisely justify and support your recommended course of action with supporting evidence. Somewhat critically evaluate the recommendation in |
5 pts Below Expectations The brief does not justify and support your recommended course of action with supporting evidence. The brief does not critically evaluate the recommendation in |
20 pts |
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Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
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recommendations are provided, they are integrated and complement each other. |
terms of pros and cons. When multiple recommendations are provided, they are somewhat integrated and complement each other. |
terms of pros and cons. When multiple recommendations are provided, they are not integrated and complement each other. |
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Implementation Plan Outlines a specific plan for implementing your recommendation(s). |
15 pts Meets Expectations The brief provides a realistic implementation plan. and addresses specific details of the implementation. |
10 pts Needs Development The brief provides a somewhat realistic implementation plan and somewhat addresses specific details of the implementation. |
2 pts Below Expectations The brief does not provide a realistic implementation plan or address specific details of the implementation. |
15 pts |
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Writing Quality Brief is thoughtfully presented in an organized format without grammar or mechanics errors. |
5 pts Meets Expectations The brief is easy to read, well-organized, and formatted with proper headings using headings 1-4 offered in the Case Brief Template. The brief does not contain grammar or spelling errors and stays within the two-page limit. |
3 pts Needs Development The brief is somewhat easy to read, well- organized, and formatted using headings 1-4 offered in this Case Brief Template. The brief does not contain grammar or spelling errors. The brief is a little bit too long or too short. |
1 pts Below Expectations The brief is not easy to read, well-organized or formatted using headings 1-4 in the Case Brief Template. The brief contains multiple grammar or spelling errors. The brief does not stay within the two-page limit. |
5 pts |
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Thought-Provoking Questions Offer questions about the case for the class to address during our Live Session. |
5 pts Meets Expectations The brief provides three questions that can provoke active discussion in class. |
3 pts Needs Development The brief provides less than three questions that can provoke active discussion in class. |
1 pts Below Expectations The brief provides no questions that can provoke active discussion in class. |
5 pts |
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