University of Phoenix Competitive Supply Chain Strategies

Part 1
Deliverable Length:  400-600 words
Using the Library, Internet, or any other available materials, explain what a supply chain is and discuss the importance of a company having a supply chain strategy. Identify at least four key drivers of any supply chain strategy and discuss why each is an important ingredient to a supply chain strategy. Cite an example of a company that has used its supply chain as a competitive advantage and explain how.
Part 2
Deliverable Length:  10-12 PowerPoint slides with speaker notes
After the initial report, the owners of Stone Horse Supply Company, John and Michael, have contacted you regarding some information in which they did not understand. They explain to you over the phone that they do not understand the need to modernize the company’s flow regarding its suppliers as part of a new supply chain strategy. They request that you prepare a presentation for them discussing the importance and benefits of an efficient and robust information system as an integral part of an efficient supply chain strategy.
For this assignment, you must submit a presentation consisting of 10-12 PowerPoint slides with at least 50-100 words of speaker’s notes per slide in which you discuss the importance and benefits of an efficient and robust information system as an integral part of an efficient supply chain strategy. For full-credit, you must address the following in your presentation:
*    Provide a list of competitive supply chain strategies.
*    Explain the environment and sustainability of supply chain strategies.
*    Provide at least 3 issues that could affect a competitive supply chain strategy?
*    Explain at least 2 growing uncertainties that exist in supply chain management.
*    Explain the importance and benefits of an efficient and robust information system as an integral part of an efficient supply chain strategy.
*    Provide at least 3 recommendations, for John and Michael, for improving their company’s supply chain information flow.