Project Report- Final Formatting/ Cleanup plus Intro x Summa…

This project involves the preparation of a procurement and supply chain report for proposed patisserie business. The purpose of the report is to analyse the business procurement needs, supplier options and inventory strategies over a 12-month period. The project will also assess competitive positioning, outsourcing decisions and contract consideration to support the long-term viability of the business.

KEY NOTE: main body of the work is completed by other members- it just needs to be put together and organised and in presentable format. The offical details is as follows please read carefully. There are a few sections that are to be completed with clear linkage to the work already done.

Report Structure and reporting	Confirmation of report structure, required charts, appendices and referencing APA 7
Formatting checklist	Agreement on formatting responsibilities

Executive summary	Summary of report findings
Introduction	Develop introduction
Editing and submission	Formatting, proof reading, APA 7 referencing, final checks

Introduction

In this assignment, your team is required to play the role of purchasing teams for new Melbourne-based patisseries that are aiming to launch in July 2026.

Task

The task is to develop a procurement plan, for all the equipment/supplies you will need to open for business (ignore buildings/lease and utilities), in addition to products that cover anticipated market demand for the period July 2025 to June 2026 (choose just one product).

This report should be as realistic as possible and based on a real location in Melbourne and sell realistic items. It should present a business strategy for a patisserie, incorporating academic insights, industry expertise, and personal perspectives.

Structure

The report is required to be submitted in a final, professional presentation. It should be one team members task to check that the presentation, such as appearance and Table of Contents, is accurate, page numbering and headings are correct, the number of words is specified and that all parts of the assignment are included. The report should include the following:

1. Executive summary MUST COMPLETE THIS

• • Write this section last but place it at the start of the report.
    • Summarise key details: Keep it concise (no more than 1 page).
    • Avoid jargon and new ideas.

1. Introduction MUST COMPLETE THIS

• • Provide context and terms of reference for the report.
  • Include:
    • Purpose and objectives of the report.
    • The approach taken to analyse procurement needs.
    • Overview of the report structure

1. Methods and Findings (main body of your submission) address the following key areas: ALREADY COMPLETED AND WILL BE ATTACHED.

• • Your companys vision, mission, and market position.
  • Who will be your main competitors and why?
  • Your competitive advantage(s), that is, your competitive point of differencethat is, how is your business unique and how will it bring in customers?
  • Supplier identification and evaluation sourcing of real-life suppliers for all equipment and ingredients/components, e.g. company name, description, location, and reason you have selected them.
  • The categories by which you will break down your procurement needs, e.g. food, equipment, services such as cleaning, delivery transportation.
  • A forecast of predicted demand for your product over the 12-month period a graph/bar chart is required, e.g. think about things that may affect demand like holidays and weather.
  • Utilising your forecast to establish a procurement strategy for the needs requirements of product supply over that 12-month period (What quantities will you order and how frequently will you place orders? Remember to consider lead times) a GANTT chart is required. (Please refer back to and ).
  • What inventory policies will you adopt (i.e. how many days/weeks stock will you keep? Will you build up inventory in advance of periods of expected high demand? What considerations and costs are associated with the storage of inventory for your product?
  • A detailed supply chain diagram for your product from 2nd tier suppliers to OEM (your company, no distribution plan required)
  • Some negotiation considerations and tactics you might employ when dealing with suppliers to help you run a successful and competitive business.
  • Any outsourcing you will use, the reasons behind that decision, and the risks involved.
  • Examples of performance indicators you might wish to include on your suppliers performance scorecards and why.
  • Contract considerations and duration of contracts.
  • Estimated overall costs/budget required.

1. Conclusion MUST BE COMPLETED

• • Summarise the main points and link them to the objectives.
  • Avoid introducing new details.

1. Recommendations MUST BE COMPLETED

• • Provide actionable, feasible, and prioritised recommendations:
  • Use bullet points or a table for clarity. For example:
    • Negotiate bulk discounts with suppliers to reduce costs.
    • Implement a supplier scorecard system by Q4 2026.

1. Appendices MUST BE DONE

• • Include raw data, charts, and supporting materials not essential for the main body.

1. References: MUST BE PUT TOGETHER

• • References, using APA 7th referencing style.
  • Word count does not include footnotes, references and appendices.

Research and referencing

Research is required for this assignment. Referencing will be in APA 7th edition style (APA 7).

Please remember you are developing the intro summary etc. based on the work already done.inal review of the report to ensure clarity, consistency and correct formatting prior to submission.

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