Question 4.1: Supply Chain Resilience (25-30 marks)

Challenge Area: Supply Chain Complexity (600+ suppliers, fresh ingredients)

Format: Strategic Options Report

Requirement: "Following global supply disruptions, evaluate THREE strategic options for improving supply chain resilience while maintaining MC's local sourcing commitment. Use the SAF model and consider the impact on MC's <1% waste achievement."

Professional Skills:

• Evaluation (option assessment)
• Analysis (trade-offs)
• Commercial Acumen (cost implications)

Time Allocation: 67.5 minutes (including 7-8 minutes planning)

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