Supply Chains Around the World

The scene lets students explore the stages and logistics of global supply chains. They will learn how extensive supply chains are and the transport required to get materials from their source to production and supplied to retailers, distributors and eventually the consumer. The scene also encourages students to think about the discrepancy of the trade deals between less and more developed countries, and how the Fairtrade movement has changed trade conditions for less developed countries to improve the working and living conditions for the countries affected.

# Learning objectives

1: To describe the structure of the global supply chain.{.info}

2: To understand the importance of a supply chain.{.info}

3: To explain the benefits and drawbacks of global trade.{.info}

# Where do Products Come From?{.objective .objective1}

Students will learn about how natural resources provide the raw materials needed to make products we need or want. Students will be asked to identify the main method of transport within the scene.

# The Supply Chain{.objective .objective2}

Students will learn about the stages of production in the supply chain, and how each stage plays a role in the transport supply of consumer products. Students will be asked to explore the scene and identify the secondary stage of production and justify their conclusion with evidence.

# Impact of Global Trading and Transport{.objective .objective3}

Students will learn about the importance of the organisation and coordination of supply chains. They will develop an understanding how any disruption in the process can have repercussions on the three stages of production and consequently the economy. Students will be asked to explore the scene and consider the logistics behind the extensive journey of materials. They’ll be asked to think about the impact if a more necessary product, like food, would be disrupted.


*Created in association with Alan Parkinson - Head of Geography, King's Ely Junior, Geographical Association President 2021-2022*