The report discusses the supply chain management issues of Sapphire Energy and AusCotton. It evaluates the effectiveness of the current ordering system of Sapphire Energy and suggests ways to improve it. It also highlights the global issue of AusCotton regarding its strategic sourcing and the impact of less-than-perfect demand forecast. The report further suggests vital elements of strategic sourcing methodology to bring improvement in the supply chain of Auscotton and the response of Auscotton to illegal merchandise.