Procurement and Supply Management

      The sole item of assessment for this module is a 4,000 word written piece, for 100% of the module mark. The assignment casts you as a consultant and you have been approached by Guardvark Ltd., a company that manufactures and sells security equipment. They are currently experiencing a number of problems, as detailed in the case study that follows.   LO1 Demonstrate an understanding of the coordinated and collaborative procurement and supply management processes and to discuss the current related challenges. LO2 Compare, contrast and criticise different approaches to the solution of practical real-life procurement and supply planning problems, relying on the established theory in the discipline and on exemplary industrial case studies. LO3 Select and apply appropriate methods and tools to set-up and develop efficient and effective procurement processes in the supply chain and to plan optimal supply management. LO4 Construct and deliver effective reporting through effective reporting and reflection to demonstrate an understanding of current procurement and supply chain operations challenges.