discussion Read Chapter 11 from the course textbook, Contemporary Project Management. Review section 7.5: Establish Change Control from Chapter 7 in the course textbook, Contemporary Project Management. Read Exploring the Value of Risk Management for Projects: Improving Capability Through the Deployment of a Maturity Model. This week, the business development manager for International Logistics Services (your project management case study) has returned from a meeting with Walmart. Walmart and Proctor & Gamble successfully pioneered the use of vendor managed inventory (VMI), which is cited in the article, New Models for a Single-Manufacturer Multi-Retailer Supply Chain Under Vendor Managed Inventory Program. The VMI concept enables the vendor or manufacturer to decide on the timing and quantity of restocking store shelves up to a certain maximum using data from the retailer. During the meeting, Walmart suggested that International Logistics Services might implement a VMI on their behalf. This would mean that International Logistics Services would need to develop a system and a process to obtain the data from Walmart and assume responsibility to order product from the various vendors and ship to Walmart ensuring no stock-outs without exceeding the maximum. The business development manager suggests that this requirement be added to the scope of the Logistics Services Improvement project. On the one hand, this is an opportunity that could enable Walmart and International Logistics Services to develop a new innovation that ultimately may reduce ongoing costs for Walmart, and enable International Logistics Services to earn additional revenue. On the other hand, this new requirement would add risk to the project, as there are several fundamental issues that need to be addressed. In addition, International Logistics Services would need to develop information technology and processes that would be integrated with Walmart on the outbound side and on the inbound side with Walmart’s suppliers. A rough estimate indicates that the additional project investment would be $75,000. Finally, International Logistics Services has not yet secured Walmart’s business, though the two companies have worked together in other countries and have a good relationship. Tomorrow, the director of logistics services, the business development manager, and you will discuss the proposed change to the project scope. As the project manager, prepare for the meeting by evaluating the opportunities and threats to add new requirements this late in the planning stage.

Supply chain integration is a major contributing factor to organizational success. The goal of supply chain integration is alignment within the supply chain. As a business leader, how can you achieve greater supply chain integration with suppliers and customers?Amazon is a prime example of a company that has successfully managed its supply chain to achieve growth and profitability. Research the progression of Amazon's supply chain integration. Write a 1,000-1,250-word paper that address the following questions:How do sales and operations planning in supply chain integration impact the company overall? What would Amazon's medium- and long-term forecast inform the operations management department? How do logistics, transportation modes, and warehouse locations impact Amazon's competitiveness?How does global sourcing and procurement impact the overall effectiveness of the supply chain? What are the benefits and challenges that have occurred when outsourcing logistic and other functions?How has Amazon successfully leveraged e-commerce strategies to promote supply chain integration and boost sales and growth for the organization? Which strategies have been particularly effective and why?Do you feel that Amazon sets an example for other companies to model regarding supply chain integration? Be sure to explain your rationale. Consider the ethical implications in your response.Incorporate five to seven resources to support your paper.Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You just need to make the introduction part of the assignment.