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Operations Management MGMT 6081 Summer 2022 ASM Individual Research Case Report (15%) The purpose of this assignment is to have you, complete research on a topic that may have an impact on Strategic Planning in Supply Chain. You are to do the necessary research to make an argument for or against the inclusion of the subject in the strategic supply chain plan of a company. It might help to think of the company as automotive. The topic of research is: would a company be better off as a manufacturer or a Distributor? Why? Your report should be based on your research and follow the report writing guidelines you have been supplied with, the report needs to be professional looking and informative. There is a limit of 5 pages single spaced, plus a cover sheet, plus a maximum of three of exhibits (graphs, charts, pictures) one of which needs to be a bibliography page. REMEMBER- Wikipedia is not considered a valid or reputable source of information- any report that cites Wikipedia will be given an automatic deduction of 50% Your report should include: (This is a minimum requirement) . Cover Page and Table of Contents Executive Summary (be sure to read about what an executive summary contains) Background on your topic o Background Information is restricted to 100 words or less Analysis o Argument for or against considering this topic in the context of Strategic Planning in a Supply Chain o What is the Impact on a Supply Chain if you do not consider this topic: • A pro's and con's type analysis or SWOT analysis o What Industries/organizations would benefit most from this topic? Why? o Any legal ramifications in considering or not considering this topic? Recommendation from your research Exhibits Bibliography referenced (be sure you understand what In-text citations are and use them correctly) Be sure to review and understand the college's Academic Integrity Policy on plagiarism. This case report is not simply a lot of facts about the tople. You need to present a point of view. Remember you are trying to convince the reader why or why not this subject should be considered in a supply chain strategic planning