97using big data and modeling capability

Overview:

Managing the sourcing function in a business entity is a complex one. The function is referred to by alternative names such as procurement, sourcing, purchasing and supply management. Although these terms are used interchangeably, they mean differently in different verticals. This is the reflection of the breath of decisions is being made in this module. In application of big data analytics, one has to be aware of the focus, as well as, the needs of the business. The purchasing function includes identification and selection of suppliers, negotiating contracts, buying, certification and measuring suppliers performance. All these activities, one way or the other, lend themselves to a fertile opportunities for application of big data and analytics. A newly focused function in buy is strategic sourcing which its purpose and function is beyond current price and market status. It mainly considers strategic opportunities and competitiveness in a business. This is another opportunity for use of big data and analytics for expanding the role of sourcing beyond short term buying and into long term working relationship. After completion of this week, we should have a good understanding of:

How the terms procurement, purchasing, and sourcing have different meaning?

Does one have a broader meaning than the others?

What are the meaning of terms order-to-cash and procure-to-pay cycles?

Do we generate competencies in our supply chain by using big data analytics in strategic sourcing?

Dealing with uncertainty in demand, what is the working strategy you would use to implement big data in dealing with the probability issue?

How can big data analytics be used in optimizing the mix of global and local sourcing

Course Objective(s):

CO7: Analyze the impact of big data analytics in developing optimal strategies for partnership and strategic sourcing

Prompt:

we previously detailed the procedure of using big data and modeling capability of analytics of our choice in recommending a solution for the supply chain management problem at hand. This is the week for final reports on the proposed solution and discussion of its merit. This research work should present alternative solution and future course of action.

Instructions:

Label your Word document as follows: yourlastname.doc (ex: Johnson.docx)

not bullet format

Minimum 5-10 full pages of content (does not include cover page, abstract, nor reference pages)

All charts, graphs, pictures are to go in the appendix (not a substitute for content)

Make sure you use credible and reliable resources – 5 minimum (2 peer-reviewed); format in APA

Refrain from excessive use of quotes in your response (less than 5%)

Once you submit your document to the assignment folder it will automatically be loaded to TURNITIN.COM within the course. Your similarity scan score must be 20% or less (the following will be excluded: headers, bibliography, etc. prior to instructor grading paper—focus on the content of scan percentage

Plagiarism will result in an automatic zero for this assignment

 scan through grammarly.com for correct grammer 

There are no late assignments accepted after the last day of the course