The aim of this research is to analyse the business performance of Marks & Spencer in terms of green supply chain practices. The following are the objectives of the study.

• To explore the understanding of green supply chains in businesses.

• To evaluate established association between green supply chain practices in a business.

• To explore documented recommendations in the context of green supply chains and business performance.  

• How the understanding of green supply chain helps in associating its practice in businesses?

• What recommendation should be given by others for adopting green supply chain practices to improve business performance?

Evaluating the impact of   EMPLOYEES ENGAGEMENT  TO DRIVE PERFORMANCE IN THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR IN THE UK - A STUDY ON RIO TINTO”

Research Aim /Question

The research aims to prioritise the engagement of employees in the improvement of their performance in Rio Tinto in the context of the manufacturing industry of the United Kingdom.

Research Objectives

●      To identify the strategies to preserve employee engagement in Rio Tinto

●      To identify the improvement strategy for employees' performance in Rio Tinto

●      To identify the performance level and engagement of employees in the industry of manufacturing


Topic approved 

 

 

 To Evaluate the supplier selection and supplier relationship management (SRM) in Maritime Industry and its impact on assessing and managing supply chain risks.  

 

-To review processes for identifying, and strategically sourcing right suppliers in the Maritime business for mutual benefits.

-To analyze how corporate social responsibility plays a pivotal role in supplier selection in mitigating risks concerning environmental sustainability and community welfare.

- To evaluate the role of Third-party certification such as ISO standards for mitigating health and safety risks in Maritime Business

- To Analyse the importance of strategic alliance and methods employed in the Maritime business.

- To assess the operational risks involved in Maritime business in regard to litigation and their redressal with effective collaboration with suppliers

 

Context: 

Exploring supply chain processes in Maritime business and suppliers (engine parts, stores, bunkers, and lubricators) and their approach towards Marine business. 

-Exploring the context of supply business unique to challenging Marine environment and methods required for the effective supply chain management.

-  Exploring collaborative design and planning of effective SRM systems designed with mutual understanding of suppliers and owners for the mutual benefit of Marine business.

Topic approved 

● What are the roles of HR management that affect the organizational performance of employees in a firm?

● How can the organizational performance of employees be enhanced in the retail sector of the UK?

● What are the impacts in the retail sector of increased organizational performance of employees?

Research objective

● To acknowledge (find another word) the relationship between HR management and the performance of employees

● To determine the appropriate role of HR management that impacts the performance of employees

● To understand different ways the performance of employees can be enhanced.

Topic approved 

To investigate the key opportunities in this business

To analyse the major obstacles of this business

Your objectives are very vague, and too simple, too smilar to the topic. Please go back and read unit 3 tutorial slides and watch the video.

Topic not approved

 

Evaluating sustainability within the fast fashion industry of the UK - H & M Vs ZARA

The aim of this proposed study is to evaluate sustainability issues within the fast fashion industry of UK with particular focus on H&M vs. Zara, and to provide recommendations on how the UK fast fashion industry can address sustainability in both social and environmental contexts. 

1) To determine the driving factors that influence the UK fast fashion industry (including H&M and Zara) to focus on the sustainability issues

2) To understand the roles of retailers, suppliers, fashion designers and customers in promoting sustainability in the UK fast fashion industry including H&M and Zara

3) To identify the constraints come from retailers and suppliers on the sustainability of UK fast fashion industry including H&M and Zara

4) To analyze the major challenges faced by the UK fast fashion industry (including H&M and Zara) in the way of making the industry more sustainable 

5) To provide recommendations on how the UK fast fashion industry (including H&M and Zara) can address sustainability in both social and environmental contexts

a) What driving factors do influence the UK fast fashion industry (including H&M and Zara) to focus on the sustainability issues?

b) What are the roles of retailers, suppliers, fashion designers and customers in promoting sustainability in the UK fast fashion industry (including H&M and Zara)?

c) What constraints do come from retailers and suppliers on the sustainability of UK fast fashion industry (including H&M and Zara)?

d) What are the major challenges faced by the UK fast fashion industry (including H&M and Zara) in the way of making the industry more sustainable?

e) How can the UK fast fashion industry (including H&M and Zara) address sustainability in both social and environmental contexts?

Your research questions are similar to research objectives. Only 1 Reserarch question needed, 2 at most.

Topic approved 

 

 

The aim of this research is to understand the process of supplier selection and suggest a suitable supplier for Sonalika tractors limited situated at Hoshiarpur – Punjab: India using MCDM. 

What criteria are important in evaluating suppliers for a specific product category?

Is MCDM approach a viable solution for the case company in selecting a suitable supplier?

Based on the above question the study will have the following objectives

• To examine the various MCDM methods that manufacturing industries use for identifying appropriate suppliers based on their industry specific factors
• To determine the most important criteria for supplier selection
• To examine and identify the suppliers of Tractor Axle Collar Product of Sonalika tractors  to undertake the ranking of supplier using the MCDM

Topic approved 

●      What are the impacts of the critical success factors on Volkswagen in building strategic alliances? 

Research objectives: 

●      To identify the critical success components in a strategic partnership

●      To examine the resources of the strategic alliance in terms of Volkswagen's case

●      To determine the strategic alliance of Volkswagen which end up producing for the company

●      To recommend the outcomes of Volkswagen's strategic alliance with other car makers

Topic approved