International Supply Chain Planning, Design and Implementation

Running head: INTERNATIONAL SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNING, DESIGN AND
IMPLEMENTATION
International Supply Chain Planning, Design and Implementation
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Table of Contents
Assignment Task 1..............................................................................................................3
1. Executive Summary.........................................................................................................3
2. Introduction of TESCO and background to the need for supply network design change
.........................................................................................................................................................3
3. Explanation of two supply network configurations which can be explored and
evaluated with the relevance of these models to the chosen organization.......................................4
4. Evaluation of the factors which are needed to be considered as the organization adopts
a response-based model of business................................................................................................5
5. Procurement strategies should to be implemented..........................................................7
6. CPFR concept contributing to both reactive and proactive response models mentioned
above in the context of the organization’s circumstances...............................................................9
7. Conclusions and recommendations...............................................................................11
References..........................................................................................................................13
Assignment Task 2............................................................................................................15
1. Overview of the McDonald’s case................................................................................15
2. Objectives of SCM applicable to McDonalds...............................................................16
3. Developing an improvement strategy using SCOR Model...........................................18
4. The SCOR model diagram labelled with the customer relationship spectrum as per...20
5. Examining and discussing the cross- functional supply chain drivers of McDonald’s
business model...............................................................................................................................23
References..........................................................................................................................24

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Assignment Task 1
1. Executive Summary
The assignment aims to evaluate the need for supply chain network design change in
Tesco. The overall findings have revealed that the present problems with increasing bullwhip
effect in the SC of Tesco and non-automation in the RFID process. Therefore, the overall
findings have suggested for relying on Order-Up-To policy to compensate the problems of
bullwhip effect. The main recommendation for improving the RFID system with is identified
with improvement in terms of conducting handheld inventory counts with the use of “passive
ultrahigh-frequency (UHF) EPC Gen 2 RFID tag”. Additionally, the response-based model
will further focused on the reduction of the principles in the generic SC modelling will be able to
tackle the problem of bullwhip within Tesco. The main problem agent will evaluate the problem
of Bullwhip Reduction.
2. Introduction of TESCO and background to the need for supply network design change
Tesco PLC is recognized as a leading British multinational grocery dealing in general
merchandise goods. The company is headquartered in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. In
terms of revenue TESCO is the third largest retailer in the world by a measure of the gross
revenues (Aivazidou et al. 2016). The shops of the company are seen to be segregated across
Asia and Europe and the company is considered to be among one of the pioneers in the groceries
business in the UK. The company is able to show its sustainable development and also providing
the scope for further improvement (Diabat, Kannan and Mathiyazhagan 2014). The main need
for the change which is to be incorporated in the company is depicted as per the innovational
aspects as per the innovational aspects which will be able to add more value in the goods. The

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improvement in the supply network design change can be also brought with investing in the
technology such as RFID which will provide a competitive edge to the company. The non-food
product is also seen to hold a considerable position for the company which will be conducive for
the company in making future growth of the company. Therefore, Tesco has the scope of
developing the supply network design change in this area. Moreover, the IT director of the
company has specified to put more emphasis on supply chain system rather than technology
(Tesco plc. 2018).
3. Explanation of two supply network configurations which can be explored and evaluated
with the relevance of these models to the chosen organization
The two changes which needs to be incorporated in the company are stated as follows:
 Bullwhip Reduction
The reduction of the principles in the generic SC modelling will be able to tackle
the problem of bullwhip within Tesco. A previous study was able to demonstrate three
algorithms which were deemed for generating excessive bullwhip and avoiding such a
practice (Tachizawa et al. 2015). The important structure was also recommended with the
change to brought in the Order-Up-To policy. This is considered as a simulation model
which was developed approximately 75% of the sales variability at the same time
maintaining customer service level. The charges were further implemented among the
producer and retailers with significant economic conduciveness which are as per the
suggested model (Christopher 2016).
 Evaluation of the use of new technology pertaining to RFID
The use of the RFID technology can be changed in Tag-Reading Robot. The main
considerations should be considered with simplifying and adding to the security. In

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addition to this, the security dimension will be also able to ensure that the right goods are
available at the right place and right time. At present the incorporation of the RFID
technology in the company is only evident with interpretation of inventory counts by
reading frequency of the garment’s “passive ultrahigh-frequency (UHF) EPC Gen 2
RFID tag”. However, it needs to determined that the company has a considerable scope
of improvement in terms of conducting handheld inventory counts. The use of an
automated inventory system will be able to consider the necessary changes which can be
incorporated with the use of RFID system to further develop the automating procedure. It
needs to be further seen that improvement in the supply network design change can be
also brought with investing in the technology such as RFID which will provide a
competitive edge to the company (Fernie and Sparks 2014).
4. Evaluation of the factors which are needed to be considered as the organization adopts a
response-based model of business
The response-based theory is associated to the conceptualization of the humans as active
agents as per the response to the highly complex social situations. It has been further informed
by the social justice and human rights. This approach has further left relatively new
psychotherapeutic approach which are new in responding to the individuals who are
experiencing difficulties in area such as supply chain (Chae, Olson and Sheu 2014). In the
organizational perspective the response-based model is treated as a dependent variable. The
previous studies have shown the implementation of the response-based model in areas when the
individuals exposed to environmental stimulus or demand. The main incorporation of the
response based approach will compose of problems agents and problem response. These are
needed to be based on the changes which are to be maintained with psychological, physiological
and behavioral. The stimulus factor should be considered with response (Mylan et al. 2015).

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Figure: Response-based model of Tesco
(Source: As created by the author)
The response-based model will be further focused on the reduction of the principles in the
generic SC modelling will be able to tackle the problem of bullwhip within Tesco. The main
problem agent will evaluate the problem of Bullwhip Reduction (Potter et al. 2016). The
stimulus response in this case needs to be depicted with incorporation of the important structure
was also recommended with the change to brought in the Order-Up-To policy. This is considered
as a simulation model which was developed approximately 75% of the sales variability at the
same time maintaining customer service level. The charges were further implemented among the
producer and retailers with significant economic conduciveness which are as per the suggested
model (New 2015).
The second problem with the RBM needs to be considered with use of new technology
pertaining to RFID. The evaluation of the problem agent in this case can be considered with
RFID technology can be changed in Tag-Reading Robot. The stimulus response in this case
needs to be considered with the security dimension will be also able to ensure that the right
goods are available at the right place and right time. At present the incorporation of the RFID