How Airbus utilizes a supply chain to build the A380 Aircraft
Explain in 2 – 3 paragraphs how Airbus utilizes a supply chain to build the A380 Aircraft. There is a YouTube video link in Blackboard for you to watch. A title page and reference list need to be included for this assignment.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5gojIuL1q4
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eBook:
Bowersox, D., Closs, D., Bixby, M., & Bowersox, J. (2013). Supply chain logistics management (4th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
Chapter 1, 21st-Century Supply Chains
Chapter 2, Logistics
UNIT 1 OVERVIEW & OBJECTIVES
Week 1 Topic: Supply Chain Management
Managing the supply chain of a business is critical to success no matter what industry you are in. In this first unit you will be introduced to the process of procurement including selecting material and service providers for a variety of industries and applications. This is particularly important in today’s business climate where companies are often faced with managing multiple suppliers in a global setting for everything they need to provide their products and services. The old saying that “a chain is only as strong as its weakest link” has never been more accurate.
Objectives:
Examine the current environment of the procurement process
Explore the criteria and methods for selecting material and service providers
Describe the basics of the business purchasing process
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