2021/22 Semester 1 MODULE TITLE: Logistics and Supply analysis using SAP TITLE OF ASSESSMENT: Assessment 1 Firstsit LEVEL: COURSE(S): 7 MSc Supply chain management DEADLINE DATE FOR SUBMISSION BY STUDENTS: 12 Noon SUBMISSION LOCATION: : Coursework 10-12-2021 On the MyBeckett module page using the Turnitin icon ASSESSOR(S): A.C.Chinta ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Coursework Brief: You are required to write a report to the IT manager of an upcoming SME manufacturer of food who has 50 employees and a turnover of £30 million who is planning to invest in a cloud ERP system. They currently rely on excel for planning and inventory and use an accounting system called SAGE line 50. The CEO would like you to identify the benefits of using cloud ERP which is an off the shelf product and can be easily implemented. You need to select one cloud ERP product from Gartner’s list of cloud ERP reviews. 1) Advantages of using an cloud ERP to plan for procurement, sales and manufacturing in comparison to SAGE L50 [10 Marks] 2) Analyse the features of chosen cloud ERP product to a supply chain manager of the SME manufacturer [10 Marks] 3) Critically evaluate the benefits of accurate data for a cloud-based ERP solution [10 Marks] Notes for Students: Instructions for completion and submission of written assignment • • • • • • • • Answer all aspects of the assessment and identify any assumptions made; This assessment is worth 30% of the marks for the module; The word count is 1500 words is +/- 10% You must submit your assessment electronically on MyBeckett using the Turnitin icon; Words included in the bibliography are not included in the word count; You should reference 5 journal articles and cite using Harvard referencing; Any websites referred to must be properly referenced; The text of your assessment must be displayed using a 12-point (or larger) Arial or Verdana font and with a line spacing of at least 1.5. Feedback: Date generic feedback will be available: How generic feedback will be returned to you: Date provisional marks will be available: How provisional marks will be returned to you: Date individual feedback will available How individual feedback will be returned to you: Page 2 of 2 Within four weeks of the assessment period, subject to the date set for the release of results Posted on the module on MyBeckett. Within four weeks of the assessment period, subject to the date set for the release of results Posted on the module on MyBeckett. Following the Module Board and the return of all scripts from the External Examiner Feedback arrangements will be determined by the Module Leader.
