IntroductionThis assignment provides opportunities to analyze the concepts learned in the unit. Work individually to prepare responses to the questions listed. The text should be your primary source of information.Unit Learning OutcomesULO 1: Explain why sourcing and procurement activities are an important part of supply chain management. ( CLO 3)ULO 2: Describe the reasons why outsourcing and offshoring occur. ( CLO 3)ULO 3: Explain what reverse logistics is and why firms utilize it. ( CLO 3)ULO 4: Explain what big data is and describe the components of a marketing information system. ( CLO 4)ULO 5: Describe the basic steps in the marketing research process and the purpose of each step. ( CLO 4)Directions Your answers should show familiarity with the text and topics being covered in the unit.Use the text, lecture notes, and/or PowerPoint as referencesEach question response should consist of at least 150 words.Responses should be free of typographical, spelling, and grammar errors.Review the analysis assignment grading rubric and the marketing plan rubric on the Assignments and Grading page. Due DateBy 11:59p.m., Sunday, CTQuestionsWhy do marketing professionals care about and participate in supply chain decisions?Why is being able to track products important to companies? Why is it important to consumers? How can it add value to products?Describe the reasons why outsourcing and offshoring occur.What drawbacks do you see associated with conducting surveys online? Are privacy issues greater with online surveys than with other forms of administering surveys, such as phone, face-to-face, or mail?By week six, you will complete a brief, marketing plan that follows the marketing plan rubric on the Assignments and Grading Page. Review this rubric and the marketing plan template in the files area (This template is for a much more extensive plan than the one you will write), and describe the process you would use to conduct consumer acceptance research for the product/service you have selected for your marketing plan.RubricMK351 Analysis AssignmentMK351 Analysis AssignmentCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDepth6.0 to >5.31 ptsExcellentExceptional depth and breadth of responses (150 plus words/question)5.31 to >4.71 ptsProficientAbove average depth and breadth of responses (100-150) words/question)4.71 to >4.11 ptsSufficientAverage depth and breadth of responses (75-100 words/question.)4.11 to >2.57 ptsDevelopingLess than average depth and breadth of responses (50-100 words/question.)2.57 to >0 ptsNeeds ImprovementVery little depth and breadth of responses (Less than 50 words/question)6.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent10.0 to >8.92 ptsExcellentDisplays an exceptional familiarity with the text and topics being covered, and utilizes text//PowerPoint references.8.92 to >7.92 ptsProficientDisplays an above average familiarity with the text and topics being covered, and utilizes text/PowerPoint references.7.92 to >6.92 ptsSufficientDisplays an average familiarity with the text and topics being covered, and utilizes text/PowerPoint references.6.92 to >5.92 ptsDevelopingDisplays less than an average familiarity with the text and topics being covered, and does not utilize text/PowerPoint references.5.92 to >0 ptsNeeds ImprovementDoes not display a familiarity with the text and topics being discussed, and does not utilize text/PowerPoint references.10.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis6.0 to >5.3 ptsExcellentPresents an exemplary and thorough analysis; answers questions with logical, concise, and clear reasoning.5.3 to >4.7 ptsProficientPresents an insightful and thorough analysis; answers questions with logical reasoning.4.7 to >4.1 ptsSufficientPresents a thorough analysis; understandable answers to questions.4.1 to >3.5 ptsDevelopingMakes at effort at analysis, but reasoning is unclear or inconsistent; answers to questions are not thorough or consistent.3.5 to >0 ptsNeeds ImprovementSuperficial or incomplete analysis or makes no effort at analysis; answers to questions are irrelevant or incomprehensible.6.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar and Spelling3.0 to >2.7 ptsExcellentExceptional use of proper grammar and free of all typographical errors and spelling mistakes.2.7 to >2.4 ptsProficientProper use of grammar and free of typographical errors and spelling mistakes.2.4 to >2.1 ptsSufficientLess than proper use of grammar and free of typographical errors and spelling mistakes.2.1 to >1.8 ptsDevelopingLess than proper use of grammar and a few typographical errors and spelling mistakes.1.8 to >0 ptsNeeds ImprovementMany noticeable grammar, spelling, and typographical errors.3.0 ptsTotal Points: 25.0PreviousNext

After reading some materials on performance dashboards, you will create a performance dashboard for the project you have used throughout this course. and I have already done most of the work with the performance evaluation matrix. Here is what you need to do for this assignment:Based on the performance evaluation matrix, create a performance dashboard that includes all the relevant performance evaluation tools you identifiedSpecifically, create a way of presenting and/or displaying the performance data in a single page or excel spreadsheet so that relevant project stakeholders could view itIn addition to creating the dashboard, you will need to provide a guide and/or legend to it. Namely, you will want to provide a few paragraphs describing who is responsible for updating and maintaining the dashboard, how frequently the different metrics will be updated, and any other relevant details you think are pertinent.