After reading this article do you conclude that supply chains are being pushed too hard and are actually creating risks that are not fully accounted for when evaluating a new supplier?
After reading this article do you conclude that supply chains are being pushed too hard and are actually creating risks that are not fully accounted for when evaluating a new supplier?
July 1, 2020 Comments Off on After reading this article do you conclude that supply chains are being pushed too hard and are actually creating risks that are not fully accounted for when evaluating a new supplier? Uncategorized Assignment-help1. In the article “Let the Response Fit the Scandal” the authors describe how companies that behave badly or create dangerous products are facing larger repercussions for their actions. The article outlines four steps to handle a response to a scandal and one key conclusion. Please state the four steps and the key conclusion and then apply to a current corporate scandal such as Lance Armstrong and his role with the Livestrong Foundation or the BP oil spill. (You may also select a different corporate scandal if you choose).2. In the article “A More Sustainable Supply Chain” the authors examined multinational corporations across a number of different industries with some common issues of concern. Globalization has promoted the endless process of seeking incremental benefits ranging from price to quality and other competitive advantages. After reading this article do you conclude that supply chains are being pushed too hard and are actually creating risks that are not fully accounted for when evaluating a new supplier? How can this impact the parent companies CSR initiatives or commitments?3. The article “Apple and its Suppliers: Corporate Social Responsibility” the case presents Apple’s relentless drive for lower costs from its suppliers around the world. The case then details the subsequent issues with working conditions that resulted in extensive negative press. For this question please list three solutions you would suggest to Apple leadership to improve both transparency of supply chain issues and improved Corporate social responsibility results. Please note if you are willing to sacrifice some degree of profitability to achieve your suggestions.The articles/case studies used are:1. “Let the Response Fit the Scandal” for question 1- Link: https://hbr.org/2009/12/let-the-response-fit-the-scandal and attached in document 2. “A More Sustainable Supply Chain” for question 2- Linkhttps://hbr.org/2020/03/a-more-sustainable-supply-chain and attached document with article 3. “Apple and its Suppliers: Corporate Social Responsibility”