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Paper Instructions:

You need to write a professional report explaining some of the key supply chain concepts related to an Australian retailer. You need to write a professional report explaining supply chain integration and coordination and why they are important for Australian retailer of your choice. Your report needs to address the following points:
1.    Briefly describe the size and structure of the Australia retailer of your choice.
2.    Explain in what ways coordination of operations and integration of decisions can be helpful to the
company.
3.    Discuss the potential coordination and integration challenges facing the retailer.
4.    Make evidence-based recommendations for how the retailer can tackle such challenges.
Assume that you are writing your report for the senior management of a company in the industry you have selected. The management will not be very familiar with logistics and supply chain management, so you cannot assume they have much existing knowledge.
Your report should include reference to academic and professional literature. You should also make use of tables, charts and figures as appropriate.
Structure your report as follows:
1. Title page
2. Executive summary (no more than 250 words)
3. Table of contents
4. Body of the report (1,500 words)
5. Reference list (there is no word limit for the reference list)
  Note that the 1,500 words limit applies to the body of the report (not including the title page, executive summary, table of contents, and reference list). You need to use Calibri size 12 font with single line spacing.
Assessment Criteria
1. Conforming with instructions (e.g., word length, font, and other instructions) 2. Presentation, communication & style (written)
3. Clarity of expression (including accuracy, spelling, grammar, punctuation) 4. Referencing
5. Use of literature (knowledge of theory and relevant practice)
6. Critical thinking and analysis