Your group (this is your Capstone Project group that will consist of 3 members) will write an analytical research reporton a logistics / supply chain related topic (and/or topic related to your field of study). This project must be based on theneeds of a real company.

If you do not make the topic specific enough and if you do not write the report from the perspective of a professional in your field and for a specific audience (see the scenarios listed below), your report will receive a very low grade.

Topic

• Ikea and Environment and marketing

Expectations and Format

The length of the report should be 11 - 12 slides,

Required components:

• COVER PAGE
• Letter/Memo of Transmittal
• Table of Contents & List of Figures
• Executive Summary
• Introduction
• Body (Use sub-headings to ensure greater clarity)
• Conclusion and Recommendations (Recommendations should be made in a list/ bullet-point format)
• Reference Page (Should start on new page)

You must select arealorganizationand base your suggestions on its organizational structure, profile (what they produce / market etc.), and specific needs.Your group should operate as if it is working for a branch of the organization if it is a large organization.

-All the sources you used should be referenced appropriately within the text of your report. They should also be listed on your References page. Quote, paraphrase, or summarize material from each source at least once within the body of the report. Use signal phrases and parenthetical references each time.

-Use graphic highlighting, as necessary.You are required to use at least two relevant visual components (graphs, charts, tables etc.).Your use of graphics will be evaluated based both on their integration into the report and contribution to the argument being made. Visual components must be referenced correctly. Introduce and reference your visuals as instructed in the lecture Business Reports, Formal Document Design.

-Edit your text to eliminate any punctuation, grammar, word choice, and spelling errors.