Conduct a Supply Chain Audit
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Map the end-to-end supply chain for a real product or service — tracing materials, suppliers, logistics, and distribution — and identify at least three specific vulnerabilities or inefficiencies with supporting evidence. The audit must be grounded in real data from real suppliers or operators, and at least one supply-chain participant must be interviewed. Proof is the audit document plus documentation of the interview(s), confirming the supply chain characterisation is accurate rather than desk research alone.
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Select a real company and product category (e.g., a food manufacturer's fresh produce supply chain, a retailer's electronics sourcing). Map the supply chain from raw material extraction through to end customer delivery — identifying all major tiers of suppliers, logistics nodes, and handoff points. Produce a visual supply chain map and a written description of each stage.
Proof required
Submit a supply chain map (diagram or flowchart) plus a written stage-by-stage description (minimum 600 words) naming the real company and product category. The map must show at least four distinct stages and identify where geographic risks, supplier dependencies, or handoff delays occur. Sources for supplier and logistics information must be cited (public filings, company sustainability reports, or industry databases).
What gets checked
- Supply chain map identifies specific named countries or regions for each sourcing stage — not generic 'overseas suppliers'
- At least two real risk points are identified with evidence of why they are risks (e.g., single-source dependency, geographic concentration, regulatory exposure)
- Written description uses correct supply chain terminology: tier 1/2 suppliers, lead time, safety stock, incoterms