tudents will analyze Exel plc supply chain management decisions and answer the following questions:

How is value added in supply chain management through better planning versus better execution?

Why do companies outsource freight management and contract logistics to third$-$party logistics providers $(3$PLs$)?$ Why do $3$PLs perform these activities better?

How would a deep understanding of supply chain execution and stronger capabilities in execution allow companies to make better supply chain planning decisions? Please be specific. For example, how would a better understanding of execution lead to better inventory$-$management decisions?

Should Exel move into joint planning with Haus Mart?

What do you think went wrong and what would you suggest differently?

Assignment details:

In no more than seven $(7)$ pages, MLA Style, critique Exel plc$.$

Within the paper, students must demonstrate knowledge and critical thinking of supply chain management, third$-$party logistics $(3$PLs$),$ outsourcing, execution and inventory$-$management.