Overview This project will help you to achieve the following learning outcomes: Discuss the integrating role of standard information technology platforms, such as SAP, in global business management. Analyze current developments in economic integration. Present models for doing business in foreign markets. (importing and exporting, partnerships, joint ventures, direct investment, outsourcing and reshoring, etc.). Point Value: 100 points Min. Required Score:80% Allowed Attempts: 2 Grading Time: 3 days Requirements The project consists of a written analysis of at least 10 pages prepared for an executive. The report should include a comprehensive analysis of the domestic and foreign manufacturing options for the product. The analysis should be supported by tables, charts, or graphs generated based on the appropriate data sources. Steps to Complete This Project For the selected re-shoring candidate product that is currently manufactured outside the United States, describe how an enterprise resource planning platform, such as SAP, can help coordinate the flows of information, materials, and money in global operations. Include information about: Customer orders Raw materials and components Production scheduling Shipping, warehousing, and logistics data Receivables and payables Order status Discuss recent developments in economic integration using the current country of product manufacture. For example, if the selected product is currently manufactured in China, discuss the latest development in countries belonging to BRICS. Feel free to use some data you can find among the learning resources. Include the following factors: Overall assessment of alliance strengths and weaknesses Current and future business climate assessment (i.e., how difficult is it to do business) Current and future macroeconomic factors (e.g., cost of labor, energy, and materials) Alliance trends (e.g., increasing collaboration between member countries vs. domination of interests of individual member countries) Discuss the current business model applicable to the selected product. Is the model a case of offshoring? A joint venture? A direct investment? Present the strengths and weaknesses of the current model and the re-shoring alternative. Conclude the analysis with a section providing the executive with a succinct summary of trends within the alliance using the re-shoring framework. This analysis will provide support for the recommendation of whether the product is a good candidate for re-shoring. Format 10-page, double-spaced 12-point, Times New Roman font 1” margins Evaluation A rubric for this assignment is located below the instructions. SUBMISSION  You are encouraged to submit assessments as you complete them. Feedback provided by your instructor is often helpful as you complete future assessments. Please know, if you choose to submit multiple assessments at the same time, you may experience a delay in grading turnaround time. Rubric Project: Part III - Current Trends in Global Business Rubirc Project: Part III - Current Trends in Global Business Rubirc Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescribed how Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools can help coordinate the flow of resources in global operations. 25.0 to >22.0 pts Completely Meets Expectations Fully discussed ERP by addressing the 6 areas of key information flows for effective global operations 22.0 to >19.0 pts Partially Meets Expectations Partially discussed ER by addressing the 6 areas o f key information flows for effective global operations. 19.0 to >0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations Partially discussed fewer than 4 areas ERP of key information flows for effective global operations 25.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDiscuss recent developments in economic integration using the current country of product manufacture. 25.0 to >23.0 pts Completely Meets Expectations Comprehensively discusses developments in the 4 areas of economic integration 23.0 to >19.0 pts Partially Meets Expectations Partially discusses developments in the 4 areas of economic integration 19.0 to >0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations Discusses developments in 3 areas of economic integration 25.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDiscusses the current business model and the strengths and weaknesses of the current model and the re-shoring alternative. 25.0 to >22.0 pts Completely Meets Expectations Comprehensively discusses the current business model and the strengths and weaknesses of the current model and the re-shoring alternative. 22.0 to >19.0 pts Partially Meets Expectations Partially discusses the current business model and the strengths and weaknesses of the current model and the re-shoring alternative. 19.0 to >0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations Fails to discusses the current business model or the strengths and weaknesses of the current model and the re-shoring alternative. 25.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCreates a succinct summary of trends within the alliance using the re-shoring framework. Applies analysis to support the recommendation on whether the product is a good candidate for re-shoring 25.0 to >22.0 pts Completely Meets Expectations Creates an exceptional summary of trends within the alliance using the re-shoring framework. Fully applies analysis to support the recommendation on whether the product is a good candidate for re-shoring 22.0 to >19.0 pts Partially Meets Expectations Creates an acceptable summary of trends within the alliance using the re-shoring framework. Partially applies analysis to support the recommendation on whether the product is a good candidate for re-shoring 19.0 to >0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations Fails to create a summary of trends within the alliance using the re-shoring framework. Does not apply analysis to support the recommendation on whether the product is a good candidate for re-shoring 25.0 pts