Essay BBLOX3A/BBLOY3A: Eco World Case Study – A Manufacturer of Enclosed, Decorative Environments – Economics Assignment Help

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About this Assignment 
In your course, you’ve learned about global supply chain networks. Drawing upon this knowledge, in a 2,500-3,000 word Assignment. Please respond to the prompt below. 

Prompt 

EcoWorld is a manufacturer of enclosed, decorative environments. They are composed of a hand-blown glass sphere filled with water, one fish, and some aquatic plants. The fish and plants work together so that the system will continue as long as it has light. The spheres have become a popular holiday gift so sales skew towards November/December. EcoWorld, located in Seattle, Washington, wants to globalise its process. This year, the European country of Latervia, renowned for its cheap and expert glass blowing, has lifted its export tariff. EcoWorld has also identified another European country, Rombia, as a new market because it has no import fees. Raw materials will be transported via aircraft and the final product will be delivered by aircraft and then truck. You are hired by EcoWorld to assist them in developing a global manufacturing and distribution plan. Create a report that includes the following elements: 
• Identify and assess the risks and benefits of moving the supply chain to a global market. Be certain to analyse both the supplier and the consumer ends of the supply chain. (10)
• Analyse the order winners and order qualifiers that can lead to competitive advantage. (10)
• Discuss how globalisation will affect the various modes of transportation. What are some strengths and weaknesses of each mode of transportation? How would a 10% increase in fuel prices affect EcoWorld’sglobalisation plans? (15)
• Discuss how insurance costs will be affected by globalisation and the use of multiple means of transportation across borders. (10)
• How should EcoWorld adjust its manufacturing and distribution to take into account the product’s seasonality?  (10)
• What inventory valuation method should EcoWorld use? Identify some of the costs for creating and maintaining inventory of a final product. How will these costs be affected by globalisation? (15)
• How has supply chain intelligence help businesses tacked increases global complicity? (10)
• What are the essential factors for economic growth and increased development of global trade? Why are they so important in todays global economy? (10)
• What are the future prospect of logistics management? (10)