SEMESTER 2 MNP3702 ASS 3 2024 SEMESTER 2
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, SEMESTER 2 MNP3702 ASS 3 2024 SEMESTER 2
Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................ 3
QUESTION 1: Reasons for Nike's focus on lean and sustainable manufacturing
efforts with suppliers (15 marks) ................................................................................ 3
Cost Reduction and Efficiency ................................................................................ 3
Sustainability Goals, Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility .......................... 4
Improved Supply Chain Performance ..................................................................... 4
Shorter Lead/Delivery Time and Flexibility ............................................................. 4
Improved Product Quality ....................................................................................... 5
Alignment with Global Supply Chain Strategy ........................................................ 5
Reputation and Social Responsibility...................................................................... 5
Risk Management ................................................................................................... 6
QUESTION 2: The Role of Supplier and Customer Relationships in Reducing
Defects and Lead Times (10 marks) .......................................................................... 6
Collaborative Problem Solving ................................................................................ 6
Efficient Communication and Coordination ............................................................. 7
Shared Objectives and Incentives .......................................................................... 7
Risk Mitigation ........................................................................................................ 7
Flexibility and Responsiveness ............................................................................... 7
Long-Term Partnerships ......................................................................................... 8
Conclusion ................................................................................................................. 8
Reference List ............................................................................................................ 9
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DISCLAIMER
The MNP3702 ASSIGNMENT 3 2024 SEMESTER 2 GUIDE IS A PRODUCT OF
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RESEARCH THAT INCLUDES THE STUDY GUIDE,
PRESCRIBED TEXTBOOK, AND OTHER AUTHENTIC SOURCES.
NB: Students must not copy and paste. For clarity, students are free to call on
the provided number and/ email.
1|Page
, SEMESTER 2 MNP3702 ASS 3 2024 SEMESTER 2
Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................ 3
QUESTION 1: Reasons for Nike's focus on lean and sustainable manufacturing
efforts with suppliers (15 marks) ................................................................................ 3
Cost Reduction and Efficiency ................................................................................ 3
Sustainability Goals, Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility .......................... 4
Improved Supply Chain Performance ..................................................................... 4
Shorter Lead/Delivery Time and Flexibility ............................................................. 4
Improved Product Quality ....................................................................................... 5
Alignment with Global Supply Chain Strategy ........................................................ 5
Reputation and Social Responsibility...................................................................... 5
Risk Management ................................................................................................... 6
QUESTION 2: The Role of Supplier and Customer Relationships in Reducing
Defects and Lead Times (10 marks) .......................................................................... 6
Collaborative Problem Solving ................................................................................ 6
Efficient Communication and Coordination ............................................................. 7
Shared Objectives and Incentives .......................................................................... 7
Risk Mitigation ........................................................................................................ 7
Flexibility and Responsiveness ............................................................................... 7
Long-Term Partnerships ......................................................................................... 8
Conclusion ................................................................................................................. 8
Reference List ............................................................................................................ 9
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