Write a 350-word report which outlines the key content you have planned towards Assignment 2. Your report will need to include the following three components:
1. An introduction to the chosen organization (Waitrose Distribution Centre, Euxton, UK), who they are, what they do and briefly describing the size of the business, the market/s they serve and their current operations and supply chains. In addition, look to include brief descriptions of any key competitive advantages they may hold.
[30% of the marks]
2. A description of up to four key operations and/or supply chain management challenges that the chosen organisation is facing, resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
[40% of the marks]
3. A brief description of how the organisation has been affected by COVID-19 and any mitigation measures that have already been put in place. Further, highlight potential opportunities the organisation may look to implement that will allow them to survive and/or grow in the future.
[30% of the marks]