'You are setting up a large business with potential sales of approximately $1 Billion. You will source raw materials from all over the world, process the raw materials domestically to manufacture goods, and then sell your manufactured goods both domestically and internationally.'

World limit within 3500-4000

Describe the top five priorities that you will need to consider from a supply chain perspective in setting up such a business, and why you have selected each of the five priorities.

You should consider value stream design, the application of interdisciplinary knowledge to supply chain problems, the use of innovative value stream strategies, and the role of technology in modern supply chain management in your submission.

Each of the five priorities that you select will need to be well researched both from a theoretical and practical point of view. Please use references and case studies to justify and further explain your choice of priorities.

The report should include at least 6 peer reviewed articles from academic journals in the Supply Chain area and these should be appropriately cited (UOW Harvard style) in your report.