Trident LOG502 module 1 case

Module 1 – Case
SUPPLY CHAIN INTEGRATION
Case Assignment
For this case study please read
the article below concerning the government setting supply chain standards to
enable better integration within the supply chain. This article and your
background articles should provide you with a good start on writing a 3-4 page
paper discussing the following issue. Please supplement the paper with other
references of your choice.
How will setting supply chain
standards improve supply chain management?
Thibodeau, P., (2002). Supply
chain standards up for federal funding. Computerworld, Framingham, 36(42).
Abstract:Congress is considering
legislation authorizing $47 million to help develop supply chain integration
standards The legislation, the Enterprise Integration Act of 2002, has been
approved by the US. House and is pending in the Senate. It has no apparent opposition
and is backed by industry groups.
Assignment Expectations
Research the topic with
information from the background readings as well as any other resources you
find on your own. The paper should be 3-4 pages in length and have a cover
sheet and a reference page. Clarity of presentation is important, as well as
your ability to cover the topic in a succinct, organized manner with research
to back up your points. Use at least 3 different sources of information and
annotate your sources of information appropriately on your references page and
within the text as necessary. You will be assessed on how well you develop this
case and demonstrate your understanding of the overall concept of supply chain
integration and its many benefits. Submit your assignment for grading by the
end of this module.