Accounting Question

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Assignment - Benchmark - Supply Chain Integration

Supply chain integration is a major contributing factor to organizational success. The goal of supply chain integration is alignment within the supply chain. As a business leader, how can you achieve greater supply chain integration with suppliers and customers?

For this assignment, refer to the definitions of value chain and supply chain as provided in the topic Resource “ASCM Supply Chain Dictionary.”

Amazon is a prime example of a company that has successfully managed its supply chain to achieve growth and profitability. Research the progression of Amazon's supply chain integration. Write a 1,000-1,250 word paper that addresses the following questions:

How do sales and operations planning in supply chain integration impact the company overall? What would Amazon's medium- and long-term forecast inform the operations management department? How do logistics, transportation modes, and warehouse locations impact Amazon's competitiveness?
How does global sourcing and procurement impact the overall effectiveness of the supply chain? What are the benefits and challenges that have occurred when outsourcing logistics and other functions?
How has Amazon successfully leveraged e-commerce strategies to promote supply chain integration and boost sales and growth for the organization? Which strategies have been particularly effective and why
Do you feel that Amazon sets an example for other companies to model regarding supply chain integration? Be sure to explain your rationale.
How would conscious capitalism and a Christian worldview impact Amazon's supply chain integration?

Incorporate 5-7 resources to support your paper.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

Rubric Criteria

Total 100 points

Criterion	1. Unsatisfactory	2. Insufficient	3. Approaching	4. Acceptable	5. Target
Sales and Operations Planning	0 points An explanation of how operations planning in the supply chain integration impacts the company overall is absent, inappropriate, or irrelevant. An explanation of how medium- and long-term forecasting informs the operations management department is absent, inappropriate, or irrelevant. An explanation of how logistics, transportation modes, and warehouse locations impact competitiveness is absent, inappropriate, or irrelevant.	14.8 points An explanation of how operations planning in the supply chain integration impacts the company overall is weak or marginal with gaps. An explanation of how medium- and long-term forecasting informs the operations management department is unsubstantiated. An explanation of how logistics, transportation modes, and warehouse locations impact competitiveness is unclear and illogical. Supporting sources show very limited understanding of the content.	15.8 points An explanation of how operations planning in the supply chain integration impacts the company overall makes connections at a cursory level and contains minimal gaps. An explanation of how medium- and long-term forecasting informs the operations management department is substantiated but lacks detail. An explanation of how logistics, transportation modes, and warehouses locations impact competitiveness is clear and logical. Supporting sources show some understanding of the content.	17.4 points An explanation of how operations planning in the supply chain integration impacts the company overall makes meaningful connections and contains no gaps. An explanation of how medium- and long-term forecasting informs the operations management department is substantiated with appropriate detail. An explanation of how logistics, transportation modes, and warehouse locations impact competitiveness is clear, concise, and logical. Supporting sources show an informed understanding of the content.	20 points An explanation of how operations planning in the supply chain integration impacts the company overall makes meaningful connections that are clear, concise, and integrated. An explanation of how medium- and long-term forecasting informs the operations management department is substantiated with acute detail. An explanation of how logistics, transportation modes, and warehouse locations impact competitiveness is clear and logical and illustrates an understanding of the content. Supporting sources show a deep understanding of the content.
Global Sourcing and Procurement	0 points An explanation on how global sourcing and procurement impact the overall effectiveness of the supply chain is absent, inappropriate, or irrelevant. An explanation of benefits and challenges that have occurred when logistics and other functions have been outsourced is absent, inappropriate, or irrelevant.	11.1 points An explanation on how global sourcing and procurement impact the overall effectiveness of the supply chain is weak or marginal with gaps. An explanation of benefits and challenges that have occurred when logistics and other functions have been outsourced is unclear and illogical. Supporting sources show very limited understanding of the content.	11.85 points An explanation on how global sourcing and procurement impact the overall effectiveness of the supply chain makes connections at a cursory level and contains minimal gaps. An explanation of benefits and challenges that have occurred when logistics and other functions have been outsourced is clear and logical. Supporting sources show some understanding of the content.	13.05 points An explanation on how global sourcing and procurement impact the overall effectiveness of the supply chain makes meaningful connections and contains no gaps. An explanation of benefits and challenges that have occurred when logistics and other functions have been outsourced is clear, concise, and logical. Supporting sources show an informed understanding of the content.	15 points An explanation on how global sourcing and procurement impact the overall effectiveness of the supply chain makes meaningful connections that are clear, concise, and integrated. An explanation of benefits and challenges that have occurred when logistics and other functions have been outsourced is clear and logical and illustrates an understanding of the content. Supporting sources show a deep understanding of the content.
E-Commerce (B) (C1.3, C7.3)	0 points An explanation of how Amazon successfully leverages e-commerce strategies to promote supply chain integration and boost sales growth for the organization is absent, inappropriate, or irrelevant. An explanation of which strategies are particularly effective is absent, inappropriate, or irrelevant.	11.1 points An explanation of how Amazon successfully leverages e-commerce strategies to promote supply chain integration and boost sales growth for the organization is weak or marginal with gaps. An explanation of which strategies are particularly effective is unsubstantiated. Supporting sources show very limited understanding of the content.	11.85 points An explanation of how Amazon successfully leverages e-commerce strategies to promote supply chain integration and boost sales growth for the organization makes connections at a cursory level and contains minimal gaps. An explanation of which strategies are particularly effective is substantiated but lacks detail. Supporting sources show some understanding of the content.	13.05 points An explanation of how Amazon successfully leverages e-commerce strategies to promote supply chain integration and boost sales growth for the organization makes meaningful connections and contains no gaps. An explanation of which strategies are particularly effective is substantiated with appropriate, clear, logical detail. Supporting sources show an informed understanding of the content.	15 points An explanation of how Amazon successfully leverages e-commerce strategies to promote supply chain integration and boost sales growth for the organization makes meaningful connections that are clear, concise, and integrated. An explanation of which strategies are particularly effective is substantiated with acute detail. Supporting sources show a deep understanding of the content.
Amazon as a Model Company	0 points An explanation of Amazon as an exemplary model, including discussion of rationale, is absent, inappropriate, or irrelevant.	7.4 points An explanation of Amazon as an exemplary model, including discussion of rationale is weak or marginal with gaps. Supporting sources show very limited understanding of the content.	7.9 points An explanation of Amazon as an exemplary model, including discussion of rationale, makes connections at a cursory level and contains minimal gaps Supporting sources show some understanding of the content.	8.7 points An explanation of Amazon as an exemplary model, including discussion of rationale, makes meaningful connections and contains no gaps. Supporting sources show an informed understanding of the content.	10 points An explanation of Amazon as an exemplary model, including discussion of rationale, makes meaningful connections that are clear, concise, and integrated. Supporting sources show a deep understanding of the content.
Christian Worldview	0 points A discussion of the potential impact of conscious capitalism and CWV on Amazon is absent, inappropriate, or irrelevant.	7.4 points A discussion of the potential impact of conscious capitalism and CWV on Amazon is weak or marginal with gaps. Supporting sources show very limited understanding of the content.	7.9 points A discussion of the potential impact of conscious capitalism and CWV on Amazon makes connections at a cursory level and contains minimal gaps Supporting sources show some understanding of the content.	8.7 points A discussion of the potential impact of conscious capitalism and CWV on Amazon makes meaningful connections and contains no gaps. Supporting sources show an informed understanding of the content.	10 points A discussion of the potential impact of conscious capitalism and CWV on Amazon makes meaningful connections that are clear, concise, and integrated. Supporting sources show a deep understanding of the content.
Thesis Development and Purpose	0 points Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.	5.18 points Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.	5.53 points Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.	6.09 points Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.	7 points Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
Argument Logic and Construction	0 points Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.	5.92 points Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.	6.32 points Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.	6.96 points Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.	8 points Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.
Mechanics of Writing includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use	0 points Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.	3.7 points Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.	3.95 points Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.	4.35 points Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.	5 points Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
Paper Format use of appropriate style for the major and assignment	0 points Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.	3.7 points Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.	3.95 points Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.	4.35 points Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.	5 points All format elements are correct.
Documentation of Sources citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style	0 points Sources are not documented.	3.7 points Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.	3.95 points Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.	4.35 points Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.	5 points Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.

Criterion

1. Unsatisfactory

2. Insufficient

3. Approaching

4. Acceptable

5. Target

Sales and Operations Planning

0 points

An explanation of how operations planning in the supply chain integration impacts the company overall is absent, inappropriate, or irrelevant. An explanation of how medium- and long-term forecasting informs the operations management department is absent, inappropriate, or irrelevant. An explanation of how logistics, transportation modes, and warehouse locations impact competitiveness is absent, inappropriate, or irrelevant.

14.8 points

An explanation of how operations planning in the supply chain integration impacts the company overall is weak or marginal with gaps. An explanation of how medium- and long-term forecasting informs the operations management department is unsubstantiated. An explanation of how logistics, transportation modes, and warehouse locations impact competitiveness is unclear and illogical. Supporting sources show very limited understanding of the content.

15.8 points

An explanation of how operations planning in the supply chain integration impacts the company overall makes connections at a cursory level and contains minimal gaps. An explanation of how medium- and long-term forecasting informs the operations management department is substantiated but lacks detail. An explanation of how logistics, transportation modes, and warehouses locations impact competitiveness is clear and logical. Supporting sources show some understanding of the content.

17.4 points

An explanation of how operations planning in the supply chain integration impacts the company overall makes meaningful connections and contains no gaps. An explanation of how medium- and long-term forecasting informs the operations management department is substantiated with appropriate detail. An explanation of how logistics, transportation modes, and warehouse locations impact competitiveness is clear, concise, and logical. Supporting sources show an informed understanding of the content.

20 points

An explanation of how operations planning in the supply chain integration impacts the company overall makes meaningful connections that are clear, concise, and integrated. An explanation of how medium- and long-term forecasting informs the operations management department is substantiated with acute detail. An explanation of how logistics, transportation modes, and warehouse locations impact competitiveness is clear and logical and illustrates an understanding of the content. Supporting sources show a deep understanding of the content.

Global Sourcing and Procurement

0 points

An explanation on how global sourcing and procurement impact the overall effectiveness of the supply chain is absent, inappropriate, or irrelevant. An explanation of benefits and challenges that have occurred when logistics and other functions have been outsourced is absent, inappropriate, or irrelevant.

11.1 points

An explanation on how global sourcing and procurement impact the overall effectiveness of the supply chain is weak or marginal with gaps. An explanation of benefits and challenges that have occurred when logistics and other functions have been outsourced is unclear and illogical. Supporting sources show very limited understanding of the content.

11.85 points

An explanation on how global sourcing and procurement impact the overall effectiveness of the supply chain makes connections at a cursory level and contains minimal gaps. An explanation of benefits and challenges that have occurred when logistics and other functions have been outsourced is clear and logical. Supporting sources show some understanding of the content.

13.05 points

An explanation on how global sourcing and procurement impact the overall effectiveness of the supply chain makes meaningful connections and contains no gaps. An explanation of benefits and challenges that have occurred when logistics and other functions have been outsourced is clear, concise, and logical. Supporting sources show an informed understanding of the content.

15 points

An explanation on how global sourcing and procurement impact the overall effectiveness of the supply chain makes meaningful connections that are clear, concise, and integrated. An explanation of benefits and challenges that have occurred when logistics and other functions have been outsourced is clear and logical and illustrates an understanding of the content. Supporting sources show a deep understanding of the content.

E-Commerce (B)

(C1.3, C7.3)

0 points

An explanation of how Amazon successfully leverages e-commerce strategies to promote supply chain integration and boost sales growth for the organization is absent, inappropriate, or irrelevant. An explanation of which strategies are particularly effective is absent, inappropriate, or irrelevant.

11.1 points

An explanation of how Amazon successfully leverages e-commerce strategies to promote supply chain integration and boost sales growth for the organization is weak or marginal with gaps. An explanation of which strategies are particularly effective is unsubstantiated. Supporting sources show very limited understanding of the content.

11.85 points

An explanation of how Amazon successfully leverages e-commerce strategies to promote supply chain integration and boost sales growth for the organization makes connections at a cursory level and contains minimal gaps. An explanation of which strategies are particularly effective is substantiated but lacks detail. Supporting sources show some understanding of the content.

13.05 points

An explanation of how Amazon successfully leverages e-commerce strategies to promote supply chain integration and boost sales growth for the organization makes meaningful connections and contains no gaps. An explanation of which strategies are particularly effective is substantiated with appropriate, clear, logical detail. Supporting sources show an informed understanding of the content.

15 points

An explanation of how Amazon successfully leverages e-commerce strategies to promote supply chain integration and boost sales growth for the organization makes meaningful connections that are clear, concise, and integrated. An explanation of which strategies are particularly effective is substantiated with acute detail. Supporting sources show a deep understanding of the content.

Amazon as a Model Company

0 points

An explanation of Amazon as an exemplary model, including discussion of rationale, is absent, inappropriate, or irrelevant.

7.4 points

An explanation of Amazon as an exemplary model, including discussion of rationale is weak or marginal with gaps. Supporting sources show very limited understanding of the content.

7.9 points

An explanation of Amazon as an exemplary model, including discussion of rationale, makes connections at a cursory level and contains minimal gaps Supporting sources show some understanding of the content.

8.7 points

An explanation of Amazon as an exemplary model, including discussion of rationale, makes meaningful connections and contains no gaps. Supporting sources show an informed understanding of the content.

10 points

An explanation of Amazon as an exemplary model, including discussion of rationale, makes meaningful connections that are clear, concise, and integrated. Supporting sources show a deep understanding of the content.

Christian Worldview

0 points

A discussion of the potential impact of conscious capitalism and CWV on Amazon is absent, inappropriate, or irrelevant.

7.4 points

A discussion of the potential impact of conscious capitalism and CWV on Amazon is weak or marginal with gaps. Supporting sources show very limited understanding of the content.

7.9 points

A discussion of the potential impact of conscious capitalism and CWV on Amazon makes connections at a cursory level and contains minimal gaps Supporting sources show some understanding of the content.

8.7 points

A discussion of the potential impact of conscious capitalism and CWV on Amazon makes meaningful connections and contains no gaps. Supporting sources show an informed understanding of the content.

10 points

A discussion of the potential impact of conscious capitalism and CWV on Amazon makes meaningful connections that are clear, concise, and integrated. Supporting sources show a deep understanding of the content.

Thesis Development and Purpose

0 points

Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.

5.18 points

Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.

5.53 points

Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.

6.09 points

Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.

7 points

Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

Argument Logic and Construction

0 points

Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.

5.92 points

Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.

6.32 points

Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis.

6.96 points

Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.

8 points

Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.

Mechanics of Writing

includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use

0 points

Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is used.

3.7 points

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.

3.95 points

Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.

4.35 points

Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.

5 points

Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

Paper Format

use of appropriate style for the major and assignment

0 points

Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.

3.7 points

Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.

3.95 points

Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.

4.35 points

Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.

5 points

All format elements are correct.

Documentation of Sources

citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style

0 points

Sources are not documented.

3.7 points

Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.

3.95 points

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.

4.35 points

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct.

5 points

Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.