Supply Chain
There are two briefs, or short research papers, assigned for this class. Each paper is worth 20% of your final
grade. Each paper will be 5 pages in length (not including cover page or reference page) and will be in proper
academic (APA or MLA) format. There should be at least 10 academic /professional references and related
citations. These are not opinion papers or position papers. They are short research papers that cover the
pertinent aspects of the subject. Assume the reader has no understanding of the topic at all. Strength of
references is critical. Take advantage of the NU online library databases or other library resources. You
cannot complete these papers effectively with web references only.
Paper 1: Technology in the Supply Chain (focus on communication, automation, artificial intelligence,
machine learning, visibility, analytics, and cloud based technologies)
Paper 2: Sustainability in the Supply Chain (be sure to address the Triple Bottom Line approach in this
brief as well as the core concepts of the green supply chain and the social supply chain.)
Grammar, punctuation, and format are important, and I will be grading with those elements in mind. Please
make sure that all written assignments are completed using proper academic format. Number all pages and
do not include unnecessary clipart. All sources of information must be properly referenced and cited. Use
12-point font (Times New Roman). Use standard margins and double-space all work. Indent new
paragraphs. Make sure that you name is on all documents. Use APA or MLA format on all citations (in-text
citations…not footnotes or endnotes) and references. All written assignments are to be uploaded via the
assignment link on Blackboard.
IMPORTANT
FOR PAPER 2 IN THIS INSTRUCTIONS
Paper 2: Sustainability in the Supply Chain (be sure to address the Triple Bottom Line approach in this
brief as well as the core concepts of the green supply chain and the social supply chain.)
grade. Each paper will be 5 pages in length (not including cover page or reference page) and will be in proper
academic (APA or MLA) format. There should be at least 10 academic /professional references and related
citations. These are not opinion papers or position papers. They are short research papers that cover the
pertinent aspects of the subject. Assume the reader has no understanding of the topic at all. Strength of
references is critical. Take advantage of the NU online library databases or other library resources. You
cannot complete these papers effectively with web references only.
Paper 1: Technology in the Supply Chain (focus on communication, automation, artificial intelligence,
machine learning, visibility, analytics, and cloud based technologies)
Paper 2: Sustainability in the Supply Chain (be sure to address the Triple Bottom Line approach in this
brief as well as the core concepts of the green supply chain and the social supply chain.)
Grammar, punctuation, and format are important, and I will be grading with those elements in mind. Please
make sure that all written assignments are completed using proper academic format. Number all pages and
do not include unnecessary clipart. All sources of information must be properly referenced and cited. Use
12-point font (Times New Roman). Use standard margins and double-space all work. Indent new
paragraphs. Make sure that you name is on all documents. Use APA or MLA format on all citations (in-text
citations…not footnotes or endnotes) and references. All written assignments are to be uploaded via the
assignment link on Blackboard.
IMPORTANT
FOR PAPER 2 IN THIS INSTRUCTIONS
Paper 2: Sustainability in the Supply Chain (be sure to address the Triple Bottom Line approach in this
brief as well as the core concepts of the green supply chain and the social supply chain.)
