Leveraging Technology for Assessment

Leveraging Technology for Assessment, Benchmarking, and Quality Control
In the digital age, moving products along the supply chain through multiple members is made easier with theright toolsto coordinate the effort andprovide real-time data. There are evennew devicesavailable to fightcounterfeitingand theft atevery stage. Whether determining the properinventoryindistribution centersor lead time needed for ing to maintain minimum levels without running out of stock,customer satisfactionandcost savingsare desired outcomes.Supply chain management softwarecan measure expected travel time at each destination based on weather and other factors; movement within warehouse, distribution centers, or fulfillment centers; and progress to the final consumer in last mile delivery. Theinterconnected natureof players within the chain depends onsoftware and technologythat arecompatible. Some member groups are implementing standards that allowcross-carrier tracking. Benchmarking can be established at themacroand micro level down to an individual employees productivity.
Case Assignment
Research the pros and cons of transportation management system (TMS), warehouse management system (WMS), enterprise resource planning (ERP), andsupply chain management softwarefrom the perspective of cost, supply chain integration, and competitive advantage.This portion of the paper will be 1 pages in length.
Research the financial aspects of a digital supply chain. Include a discussion on how it is leveraged for assessment, benchmarking, and quality control.This portion of the paper will be 1 pages in length.
Resources should be no more than three years old for this case because the industry is changing rapidly, and the goal is to remain relevant throughout your career.
Since you are engaging in research, be sure to cite and reference the sources in APA format. The paper should be written in the third person; this means words like I, we, and you are not appropriate. For more information, seeDifferences Between First and Third Person. The excessive use of quotes or unoriginal content will directly impact performance since it suggests lack of comprehension and indicates that a student may not have mastered the concepts.
Assignment Expectations
Use the attached APA-formatted template (LOG302 Case3) to create your submission.
Your submission will include:
Tridents cover page
A 3-page paper with APA citations (2- or 3-sentence introduction, 3-page body, and 2- or 3-sentence conclusion)
The alphabetized reference list page in APA format