ISCS 570 Case Study Mod 5

Read the case study “The Coronavirus Pandemic Disrupts Supply Chains Around The World” (page 366 in the print book). As you review the case focus on two issues in particular:

1. Supply chain visibility 

2. Safety stock

Assume that you are advising (consulting) for a mid-sized regional auto parts supplier. Using information from the case study and external resources make well-supported recommendations for this company in terms of investments in supply chain visibility and safety stock. For the purpose of this assignment, you can assume that this publicly-traded company has $50 million in annual sales, $3 million in current safety stock, and $5 million in annual profit. Be sure to balance the need to provide value to the stockholders with your recommendations for investments. Explain specifically what the focal areas should be for your recommended investments. In other words, don’t just say “invest $1 million in visibility”, but should that be invested in a supply chain managment system (or something else) and what should be the primary goals of that system. Your recommended plan can be tactical (for a single year) or it can be more strategic for up to 5 years. 

Be sure to clearly articulate your recommendations (for each issue) and explain the benefits of your plan.

Cite at least 2 external references for each issue and provide a bibliography.