You have recently taken the position of Supply Chain Director at UK Silica Sands and you have been tasked to evaluating the options for outbound transport for silica catalyst products to Oman. You have been asked to write a concise management report detailing:
1. Which of the two transport modes would you recommend on total cost grounds to serve Oman? You should use the framework provided in Appendix B to calculate the two modal options (30% of Marks)
2. How sensitive the model is to changing costs? Identify the cost drivers and test the model sensitivity (30% of marks)
3. What are the relative strengths and weaknesses of the two modal options and the wider issues that need to be considered? (30% of marks)
An additional 10% of marks will be awarded for the structure, presentation and referencing (if relevant).
The report should be divided into appropriate section:
• Executive Summary
• Table of Contents
• Introduction (including problem statement)
• Body of the report
• Conclusion (Recommendations)
• Reference
• Appendix