Lesson 3. Bag of Chips Strategic Plan

Module 1: Understanding The Impact Of Our Decisions

Lesson 3: Bag Of Chips Strategic Plan

Overview

Lesson 3, “Bag of Chips Strategic Plan,” offers a hands-on approach to understanding and solving supply chain challenges using strategic planning and visual mapping techniques. By the end of this lesson, you will have a deeper appreciation of how products are brought to market and the critical role of strategic planning in ensuring efficient production and distribution. This practical application not only enhances your problem-solving skills but also prepares you to tackle similar challenges in your career or business endeavors.

What You Will Learn:

• Supply Chain Dynamics: Explore the detailed steps involved in producing and distributing a product, from raw materials to retail shelves.
• Strategic Planning Using Skill Cards: Learn how to use future ready skill cards as a visualization tool to map out and execute a comprehensive strategic plan.
• Collaborative Problem Solving: Understand how various sectors such as farming, processing, marketing, and waste management collaborate to bring a product to market.

Course Activities:

• Interactive Illustration: Dive into the “Farm To Fork” process through an engaging visual representation that details each step of the bag of chips’ journey.
• Skill Card Mapping: Utilize the Community On Demand™ skill cards to visually plan and articulate your strategic solution to a simulated potato chip shortage.
• Report Writing: Develop a detailed report that explains how your arrangement of skill cards aligns with the objectives of your strategic plan, demonstrating your understanding and application of the process.

Deliverables:

• Skill Card Arrangement: Create a logical and strategic arrangement of skill cards that represents your solution to the potato chip shortage challenge.
• Photographic Submission: Take a clear photo of your skill card strategy and upload it to your course folder, ensuring it accurately reflects your strategic thinking process.
• Strategic Plan Report: Submit a comprehensive report that details how each selected skill card plays a role in your overall strategic plan, highlighting the synergy between your skills and the STEAM Investigative Process.

Enroll now to gain invaluable insights into supply chain management, enhance your strategic planning capabilities, and learn how to effectively collaborate across different sectors to achieve business and environmental goals. This lesson is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their understanding of business operations and develop actionable strategies for real-world problems.