Supply Chain Logistics Assesment Report

Running head: SUPPLY CHAIN
Logistics and Supply Chain Management for UK Gas
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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................4
Background............................................................................................................................4
Research Aim.........................................................................................................................5
Research Questions................................................................................................................5
Research Objectives...............................................................................................................6
Rational..................................................................................................................................6
Contribution to Literature......................................................................................................6
Literature Review.......................................................................................................................6
Logistics and Supply Chain Management..............................................................................7
Logistics and Supply Chain Management of British Gas......................................................7
Issues in Logistics and Supply Chain Management in UK....................................................8
Necessity of Logistics and Supply Chain Management.........................................................9
Methodology..............................................................................................................................9
Research Onion....................................................................................................................10
Figure 1: Research Onion.....................................................................................................10
Proposed Time Scale................................................................................................................11
Timeline...............................................................................................................................11
Table No 1: Timeline...........................................................................................................11
Gantt chart............................................................................................................................12
Figure No 2: Gantt chart......................................................................................................12

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Conclusion................................................................................................................................12
References and Bibliography...................................................................................................13

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Introduction
The following proposal has been compiled to propose a sound topic based on the
modern day business environment. The proposed study is based on one of the most important
elements of business operations which is namely that of the Logistics and Supply Chain
Management. The study will focus on the logistics and Supply chain management of “British
Gas” which is one of the largest companies of the United Kingdom. Currently headquartered
in Staines the company deals with gas, electricity, boilers, home appliances and many more
as such (britishgas.co.uk 2020). The company is a major supplier of energy for the homes
across the country. The research on their logistics and supply chain management is surely to
provide important details regarding the process through which the company operates their
vast system of networks.
Background
Both Logistics and Supply chain management plays an important role in the daily
business operations of the organization. Logistics is generally associated with the movement
of the goods from one place to another and their proper supplies accordingly. However, over
the time the term logistics has defined itself into something more complex and larger. It can
be defined as the set of tasks that varies from that of the procurement of the raw materials,
storing them, transport of the raw materials, and transport of the finished goods and finally
the delivery of the finished goods to the end customer. On the other hand, supply chain can
be defined as the involvement of the different organizations that are able to build up a strong
process which helps to ensure the final shipment a success. A number of people are thus
involved in the total process which is helpful for the companies to maintain their production
levels stable in line with that of the distribution levels. The major concepts of Logistics and
supply chain management involves the likes of Inventory Planning, Transportation,