This case study analysis evaluates the effectiveness of the current ordering system and the global issues relevant to strategic sourcing for Sapphire Energy and AusCotton. It also discusses the elements of the strategic sourcing process and how to respond to illegal merchandise produced by contract manufacturers.

Case study analysis

Provide a quantitative and qualitative analysis of inefficiencies and challenges in Laburnum Group's energy and clothing business portfolios, and address specific questions raised by top management.

Analyzing ordering systems and global sourcing issues for Sapphire Energy and AusCotton, including responding to illegal merchandise from contract manufacturers.

Procurement and Supply Chain Management Case Study Analysis

This report investigates the inefficiencies and challenges of Sapphire Energy and AusCotton as per the given case. The report evaluates the efficacy of the present ordering system and applied the model of “Economic Ordering Quantity (EOQ)” for recommending the changes which are required optimizing the inventory for “Sapphire Energy”. The report also evaluates the global business environment of AusCotton with the market and supply sources. The report discusses the actions for illegal merchandise which results in competing with the fake branding.

Hartpury University and Hartpury College

Business Development

Procurement and Supply Chain Management

This study explores the critical situations and challenges in supply chain management for Sapphire energy and AusCotton. It provides solutions to mitigate the issues and discusses the impact of demand on supply chain management.

Data Science and Big Data

This paper evaluates the challenges facing Sapphire energy and AusCotton. It also examines the global issues relevant to strategic sourcing at AusCotton. The paper offers solutions to improve Sapphire's ordering system and inventory management. It also provides recommendations for coping with illegal merchandising from contracted manufacturers.

Challenges and Solutions in Supply Chain Management: A Case Study of Laburnum Group

Laburnum group monitors the performance of the various businesses, especially the energy and clothing sections. The group puts much effort in the monitoring of the energy and clothing sections since the two make the largest share of the overall business. However, the clothing and energy portfolios currently face challenges, which have resulted in the reexamination of the current systems, processes and strategies. The assessment of the difficulties shows that the business challenges arise from the procurement and supply chain management decision. Therefore, the group has engaged a cross-functional group to identify the procurement areas that require possibly attainable improvement.

National Open University of Nigeria

Challenges Faced by Sapphire Energy and AusCotton: A Cross-Functional Analysis

This case analysis explores the issues faced by Sapphire Energy and AusCotton in their supply chain management. It discusses the impacts and solutions related to supply chain elements such as planning, information, sourcing, inventory, production, location, transportation, and goods return. The analysis also focuses on strategic sourcing and demand forecasting in the clothing portfolio of AusCotton. Recommendations are provided to improve efficiency and gain a competitive edge.

Procurement and Supply Chain Management Case Study Analysis

Procurement and Supply Chain Management

Procurement and Supply Chain Management

Challenges and Solutions in Supply Chain Management: A Case Study of Laburnum Group

Challenges Faced by Sapphire Energy and AusCotton: A Cross-Functional Analysis

Laburnum Case Analysis

Supply Chain Assessment 2022

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Procurement and Supply Chain Management

Procurement and Supply Chain Management

Challenges and Solutions in Supply Chain Management: A Case Study of Laburnum Group

Challenges Faced by Sapphire Energy and AusCotton: A Cross-Functional Analysis

Laburnum Case Analysis

Supply Chain Assessment 2022