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Dear Dr. Muts!I have a project assignment of three parts need to be answered (About Saudi Aramco Company), you already solved part 1 for me, now I will attached part 2 to complete the answers. Kindly find attached files:1. Part 1 which already solved.2. Part 2 need to answer.Please follow all the instructions.
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Saudi Electronic University
College of Administrative and Financial Sciences
E-Commerce Department
Assignment-1
Student Name:
Student ID:
Waad Abdulaziz Almana
S190109548
Joud Khalid Alsyoofi
S200163591
Atheer Mohammed Alqahtani
S200084190
Afrah Ahmed Alzahrani
S200164035
Course Title: E-Supply Chain
Management
Course Code: ECOM402
Academic Year/ Semester: 2nd
2023/2024
CRN: 23957
Instructor Name:
Student Grade:
Grade Level:
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E-Supply Chain Management (ECOM402)
Second Semester (2023-2024)
Assignment Part 1: Critical Thinking
Maximum Grades: 15
Duration: 6 Weeks
Number of Words for Each Answer: 150 to 200 Words
Critical Thinking
Background information:
The supply chain profession entered the year leading the digitalization of ecosystems, delivering the
customer experience, managing trade uncertainty, and applying circular economy concepts.
Digital technologies have deeply changed the way societies exchange information and interact with
each other Technological novelties have altered how people communicate and share information.
Technology has driven enterprises to the next level by helping in many ways starting from automating
repetitive activities, eliminating errors, and last but not least to help in decision making. The use of
technology will surely bring down the challenges and issues, related to customer expectations,
managing their suppliers, maintaining the quality standards, and access to supply chain data faced by
Supply Chain leaders year-on-year.
The evolution of SCM is being driven by new information technologies, including Big Data, cloud
computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), radio frequency identification (RFID), 3-D printing, robotics,
global digital networks, artificial intelligence, and augmented reality. Global supply chain flows will
become increasingly digital and integrated, and end-to-end data will be driven in real-time,
exponentially increasing upstream information flows.” This new paradigm calls for a new
management culture. We call this management culture “Supply Chain Management 4.0.”
This novel technology will affect the logistics, supply chains, manufacturing, and transportation
industries. Therefore, the future of every industry will be open to innovation and technology. Every
industry is going through a rapid transformation that appeared with the fourth industrial revolution.
As a Project manager what measures are you going to take for your organization under below
mentioned critical questions:
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Below is the list of companies available that you need to select as a group activity and
attempt the critical questions mentioned below.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Abdul Latif Jameel Motors
https://www.toyota.com.sa/
Almarai
https://www.almarai.com/en
Amazon
https://www.amazon.sa/-/en/
Aramco
https://www.aramco.com/en
Aramex
https://www.aramex.com/ae/ar
Hyundai – Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors Co
https://www.hyundai.com/mynaghi
7. Jamjoom Pharma
https://www.jamjoompharma.com/
8. Jarir
https://www.jarir.com/sa-en/
9. Pepsi
https://www.pepsico.sa/
10. Saudi Telecom Company
https://www.stc.com.sa/
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Critical Question(s)
Ques-1-Looking ahead to 2024 and beyond, what does the future hold for the supply chain? (3Marks)
Ques-2-Discuss the role of technologies (Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, etc.) and its Impact
on the Leanness of E-Procurement Processes. (3- Marks)
Ques-3-Examine and Outline the major issues being faced by supply chain manager(s) and how
it affects the company they work for. (3- Marks)
Ques-4- Information Communication & Technology (ICT) offers many valuable capabilities to the
enterprise, especially in E-Auction / Negotiation, Discuss. (3- Marks)
Ques-5- As an expert discuss, how supply chain managers should manage challenges arising
from global supply chains. (3- Marks)
uctions – PL Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY
Guidelines for the assignment:
o This is a group project (3 to 4 students), and requires group effort, research, and
critical thinking. The instructor will inform if in case there is any change. HEM
CAREFULLY
O The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via the
allocated folder.
O Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
o Number of words for each answer should be 150 to 200 Words.
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O Students are advised to make their work clear and well-presented; marks may be
reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling in your information on the cover
page.
O Students must mention the question number clearly in their answers.
O Late submissions will NOT be accepted/ or direct 1 mark will be deducted from the
marks achieved.
o Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or
other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
o Up to 20% of the total grade will be deducted for providing a poor structure of the
assignment (Structure includes these elements paper style, free of spelling and
grammar mistakes, referencing, and word count).
o All answers must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font.
No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
o Use Saudi Electronic University academic writing standards and APA (7th ed) style
guidelines.
o Support your submission with course material concepts, principles, and theories from
the textbook and at least two scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles.
o Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.
Answer (1)
The organization we will study in this report is called Saudi Aramco. Therefore, the
findings of this report are based on this organization. With this in mind, the following are the
findings:
Looking into 2024 and beyond, Saudi Aramco will have to keep a close eye on the
dramatic and rapid changes that are taking place. To begin with, the business must ensure that
it has diversified strategic partnerships and new products to mitigate the risks that may come
from changing customer preferences. Additionally, the business will have to leverage new
technologies such as the IoT (the Internet of Things). This would help Saudi Aramco to keep
track of its products as they move along the supply chain to reach their destinations.
Furthermore, using modern technological tools will allow the business to quickly identify
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bottlenecks in the entire supply chain and schedule maintenance works before any further
disruptions can occur. Therefore, in 2024 and beyond, Saudi Aramco’s supply chain will
have to keep a close eye on factors such as technology and changes in the global oil demand
to ensure that it creates a sustainable and efficient supply chain.
Answer (2)
Modern technologies such as blockchain and AI play an important role in the leanness
of E-procurement processes for an organization like Saudi Aramco. Artificial Intelligence has
a vital role to play in decision-making because it can be used to quickly analyze both
historical and current data and then procurement decisions can be made. With this
technology, Saudi Aramco can make data-driven E-procurement decisions such as supplier
selection as well as demand forecasts for its products.
On the other hand, blockchain technologies can be used by Saudi Aramco to improve
security and transparency. By doing this, the business can reduce risks stemming from
fraudulent activities. Saudi Aramco can further improve its ability to trace the products sent
through its supply chains. This can ensure that E-procurement processes are efficient by
tracing all transactions and sources of those transactions making it a crucial aspect of Saudi
Aramco’s overall procurement process. Therefore, these are the roles and impacts of the
aforementioned technologies.
Answer (3)
There are many challenges that supply chain managers are facing around the world.
To be specific, supply chain managers at Saudi Aramco will have a set of unique supply
chain challenges because of the organization’s products as well as the location of the business.
For example, the geopolitical situation in the Middle East has caused disruptions in the
delivery of Saudi Aramco’s products. The organization will have to be very strategic in the
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way it handles the delivery of its products. Additionally, the business landscape is changing
rapidly and the oil demand is changing with the shift to solar and electric-powered machines.
The supply chain managers at Saudi Aramco will have to make data-driven responses based
on market changes to ensure that the company stays competitive and profitable. Furthermore,
there are concerns regarding the impact of the business on the environments it operates in and
this has resulted in several regulations in different regions of the world. This is another
challenge that the supply chain managers at Saudi Aramco are facing and will continue to
face in 2024 and beyond.
Answer (4)
E-Auction platforms allow users to effectively communicate and fairly place their
bids. For an organization like Saudi Aramco, this is an amazing opportunity to interact with
suitable partners and suppliers. With the use of information technologies, E-Auction
platforms are becoming more capable of achieving complex tasks. For example, the platforms
are now able to provide analytics and supplier ratings so that users can make informed
decisions. With the use of AI through information and communication technologies, EAuction platforms can be utilized by Saudi Aramco to better manage the contracting process
as well as build strong business relationships with its suppliers. Therefore, information and
communications technology significantly supports E-Auction platforms in many ways, from
network support to graphics, secure payment gateways, and process optimization. ICT makes
all this possible and ensures that users of such platforms have an enjoyable experience. This
further makes the platforms more reliable, secure, and trusted by industry leaders such as
Saudi Aramco. (Yang, 2021) Explains that the adoption of digital technologies in supply
chains has become common due to their impact on the overall business operations.
Answer (5)
Many challenges are coming from global supply chains that managers are facing at
Saudi Aramco. However, several approaches can be adopted to ensure that the risks presented
by these challenges are properly mitigated. To begin with, Saudi Aramco needs to ensure that
it has a diverse range of suppliers from different parts of the world. This would ensure that
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disruptions from one end of the World do not completely stop the flow of its products. This
would ensure business continuity and profitability for the organization. Additionally, Saudi
Aramco needs to continue investing in talent development. This would ensure that the
organization creates a work environment of continuous innovation which would help the
organization solve complex problems and gain a competitive advantage. Furthermore, Saudi
Aramco should invest in risk management strategies that would help the business identify and
mitigate risks on time. (Samimi, 2020) Explains that effective risk management will allow the
business to quickly identify and overcome the risks.
References:
Samimi, A. (2020). Risk Management in Oil and Gas Refineries. Progress in
Chemical and Biochemical Research, 3(2), 140-146.
Yang, M. (2021). The adoption of digital technologies in supply chains: Drivers,
process and impact. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 169.
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Saudi Electronic University
College of Administrative and Financial Sciences
E-Commerce Department
Assignment-2
Student Name:
Student ID:
Course Title: E-Supply Chain
Management
Course Code: ECOM402
Academic Year/ Semester: 2nd
2023/2024
CRN:
Instructor Name:
Student Grade:
Grade Level:
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E-Supply Chain Management (ECOM402)
Second Semester (2023-2024)
Assignment Part 2
Group Submission:
This is a group project (3 or 4 students), where group members are required to select any company
listed below. Students are required to analyze and write their assessments with respect to the
questions below. Students are required to go through the companies mentioned below for their
assessment and answer the critical questions, the word count is 200 to 250 Words.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Abdul Latif Jameel Motors
https://www.toyota.com.sa/
Almarai
https://www.almarai.com/en
Amazon
https://www.amazon.sa/-/en/
Aramco
https://www.aramco.com/en
Aramex
https://www.aramex.com/ae/ar
Hyundai – Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors Co
https://www.hyundai.com/mynaghi
7. Jamjoom Pharma
https://www.jamjoompharma.com/
8. Jarir
https://www.jarir.com/sa-en/
9. Pepsi
https://www.pepsico.sa/
10. Saudi Telecom Company
https://www.stc.com.sa/
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Questions:
1. Identify key Supply Chain Practices from the enterprises selected by you. (3-Marks)
2. Discuss Supply Chain Integration, Collaboration, and Procurement Planning adopted by
the company you have selected. (3-Marks)
3. Define the Web traceability systems practiced by the company which you have
selected for your group study. (3-Marks)
4. Evaluate, how the present technologies (Radio-frequency identification (RFID), Cloud
Computing, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Customer Relationship Management,
Predictive Analysis) are being used by your organisation. (3-Marks)
5. Identify and evaluate best practices for improving Supply Chain Management. (3Marks)
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nstructions – PL Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY
Guidelines for the assignment:
o This is a group project (3 to 4 students), and requires group effort, research, and
critical thinking. The instructor will inform if in case there is any change. HEM
CAREFULLY
O The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via the
allocated folder.
O Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
o Number of words for each answer should be 150 to 200 Words.
O Students are advised to make their work clear and well-presented; marks may be
reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling in your information on the cover
page.
O Students must mention the question number clearly in their answers.
O Late submissions will NOT be accepted/ or direct 1 mark will be deducted from the
marks achieved.
o Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or
other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
o Up to 20% of the total grade will be deducted for providing a poor structure of the
assignment (Structure includes these elements paper style, free of spelling and
grammar mistakes, referencing, and word count).
o All answers must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font.
No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
o Use Saudi Electronic University academic writing standards and APA (7th ed) style
guidelines.
o Support your submission with course material concepts, principles, and theories from
the textbook and at least two scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles.
o Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.
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Answer (1)
Answer (2)
Answer (3)
Answer (4)
Answer (5)
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