Use of

Generative AI:

This assignment is categorised RED for use of GenAI: you must not use any content generated by Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in any part of this work.

Please seeAI and assessments | Generative AIfor the University’s approach on the use of GenAI in assessments.

Task:

This assessment requires a short report on the application of

Industry 4.0 technologies in operations and supply chain

management across any setting (manufacturing, services, private, or public sector).

You should select one organisation that uses at least one Industry 4.0 technology and use it as a case study for your analysis. The

report should include:

•   A brief overview of the chosen organisation and the context for its use of Industry 4.0 technology.

•    Details of the technology implemented and its impact on the organisation’s operations and supply chain.

•   Any ethical considerations arising from the technology’s use.

Where relevant, support your analysis with relevant academic

literature and non-academic sources, clearly cited and referenced, to strengthen your arguments and provide evidence for

conclusions and recommendations.

Word Limit:

350 words

Stick to the word limit given above. Unless state otherwise, it includes everything except the main title, reference list,

bibliography, and appendices. Do not hide words in graphs or diagrams.

Write the accurate word count on the cover page. Misleading word counts can be considered academic malpractice. Please see the Code of Practice on Assessment (CoPA)for further details.

Submission Deadline:

27/11/2025

Submit your assignment electronically on Blackboard MINERVA by 14:00 (2pm) UK time on the deadline date. Emailed copies are not accepted.

You MUST click the ‘Submit and View Submission’ button before 14:00:00 for your assignment to be classed as submitted on time, if not your assignment will be marked as late. It is your responsibility to ensure you upload the correct file to MINERVA, and that it has

uploaded successfully.

There are penalties for late submissions. Please see theCode of Practice on Assessment (CoPA)for further details.

If you are unable to submit on time due to mitigating

circumstances (e.g. an illness), you should submit aMitigating Circumstances - Application Form.

Learning

Outcomes

By completing this assessment, students should be able to:

•   Analyse the application of Industry 4.0 technologies within a real organisation and their impact on operations and

supply chain performance.

•   Synthesise evidence from academic and non-academic sources to support analysis, conclusions, and

recommendations.

•    Communicate findings clearly and coherently in a professional, structured report.

Mitigating

Circumstances

If something short-term, like a minor illness, affects your ability to complete coursework, you can request an extension.

Make sure to apply for your extension before the original

submission deadline. For full details, visit:Mitigating                 Circumstances & Extensions – Leeds University Business School

File Name

Name your file and assignment title with you student ID only.

Assignment Title

When submitting your work, enter only your student ID as the title.

Front Cover

The first page should be the Assessed Coursework Coversheet,

available here:Forms, Guidance and Coversheets | LUBS Student Guide

Student Name

You must not include your name anywhere on your assessed coursework.