Table of Contents Introduction 3 1.1 Explain the importance of effective supply chain management in achieving organizational objectives of The Burgers Hut. 3 1.2 Explain the link between supply chain management and business functions 4 1.3 Discuss the key drivers that are moving towards implementing an integrated supply chain 6 Push / Pull Process at The Burger Hut. 8 Supply chain Process cycle view at The Burger Hut 9 9 2.1 Focus on strategies to maintain relationships with suppliers 10 Supplier Evaluation Strategy 10 Rewards and Recognition 10 Supplier Profiling 10 Early involvement of suppliers 10 Sharing Information 10 Sharing technology and knowledge 10 2.2 Use IT to Create Strategies to Develop Burgers Hut Relationship With Suppliers. 11 3.1 How IT could assist in the integration of different parts of the supply chain 12 3.2 Focus on how IT could contribute to the management of the supply chain 12 3.3 assess the effectiveness of IT in managing the supply chain 14 4.1 Role of Logistics in Supply Chain 15 4.2 evaluate procurement practices in the Burger Hut 15 4.3 discuss the factors that must be considered when improving logistics and procurement practices in an organization. 16 5.1 Strategies to improve the Burger Hut supply chain. 17 Define and Communicate cooperate strategy clearly. 17 Identify core competencies and areas for improvement 18 Set Performance Standards 18 Make necessary changes in the SCM to meet the Strategic goals 18 Create reward mechanism to motivate employees to achieve set targets 19 Monitor, evaluate and make necessary changes to the process 19 5.2 Assess how a supply chain improvement strategy will benefit overall business performance in the Burger hut 19 5.3 Explain how barriers will be overcome in the Burger Hut when implementing a supply chain improvement strategy 19