Question: Critically evaluate and discuss the role of information technology (IT) in a supply chain.

Question: Critically evaluate and discuss the role of information technology (IT) in a supply chain of your choice (must choose one company, preferably one of the MNC). Analyse the information technologies adopted in your chosen supply chain and critically discuss the impact of these systems on supply chain performance (Word limit: 1200-1250 words). Part 1: (Word limit: 720-800) Illustration of IT in Practice (information communication & technology used in/by the company/organisation – Discuss about Information communication technology investment of the company (business process investment/domain knowledge investment) – Benefits of using information communication technology Explain IT of the company in Theory – eg, what is the purpose of the IT/what can it achieve/what is the use of those information – Discuss about whether the organisation uses Information Communication and Technology (ICT) for Exploitation/Exploration or both? Part 2: (Word Limit: 450-500) What are the issues the company face when they uses Information Communication & Technology (? – Eg, Issues when implementing? – Issues with trust/power with supplier/customer? – Issues with collaboration/competition with supplier/competitor? – Issues with security? *I do not care whether the company information/practice is true or fake story as long it sounds convincing. Presentation and abstract: Please pay particular attention to the structure of your report, the English language, and referencing. Presentation format: Structured business report Abstract: You must write an abstract. Word limit for the abstract: 100 words. Introduction and conclusion: Introduction word limit: 100 words Conclusion word limit: 100 words