Question 1
Briefly describe the background of this organization, such as type of organization (e.g. SME, MNC, government agency, non-profit, etc), and nature of business (e.g. product-manufacturing or service-providing company).

The article by EDB (2020) was written from a manufacturing perspective. There may be lessons for other industry sectors as well. Demonstrate whether these three building blocks are exhibited in the organization you selected. If these building blocks are not observed or not applicable in this organization, give reasons why this is so.

To tackle this question, you should find out about this organization’s background, customers, work culture, operations and product offerings. This can be done by either a desktop study on this organisation and/or your own personal experience in the organisation. Give evidence to support your answer.

Question 2
Examine whether this organisation’s supply chain is well equipped to handle sudden demand or supply shocks in the future. Use the LIVING framework proposed by Handfield & Linton (2017) as the basis of your discussion.
In your opinion, which part of the LIVING philosophy is this organisation doing well or faring poorly? Why? What can be done to improve the situation?