Activity can be taught in the classroom or online
Google, Windows, & Mac-friendly!
All documents are editable to meet your classroom needs.
This project is included in the Marketing Mix - Place and Price Unit Plan
This engaging, real-world project brings the world of logistics and global business into your classroom. In the Track the Product: Supply Chain Mapping Project, students select a product and map out its full journey—from manufacturing to the consumer. By researching the distribution process and using tools like Canva or Piktochart, students create a visual infographic that illustrates the product’s path through manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, and transportation methods.
This hands-on project blends marketing concepts with visual communication and digital design, making it perfect for business, entrepreneurship, or supply chain lessons.
What’s Included:
Editable Slide Deck with Student Instructions
Supply Chain Research Prompts
Infographic Design Guidelines
Recommended Research Tools & Websites
Canva/Piktochart Setup Support
Student Presentation Prompts
Discussion Questions
Printable/Editable Grading Rubric
Teacher Instructions & 3-Day Lesson Plan
Project Breakdown:
Part 1: Choose a product (e.g., sneakers, smartphones, snacks)
Part 2: Research the whole supply chain (manufacturer to consumer)
Part 3: Create a supply chain infographic using Canva or Piktochart
Part 4: Present and explain your infographic to the class
Learning Objectives:
Understand and describe the stages of a supply chain
Identify manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and transport methods
Use digital design tools to communicate logistics visually
Analyze real-world challenges in product distribution
Practice research, organization, and public speaking skills
Assessment:
Use the provided rubric to evaluate:
Research accuracy and supply chain depth
Organization and clarity of visual mapping
Creativity and use of design elements
Presentation delivery and class engagement
Overall effort and alignment with project goals
Perfect For:
Marketing, Business, or Entrepreneurship Courses
Logistics, Distribution, or Supply Chain Units
CTE Pathways and Career Exploration
Digital Learning or Visual Communication Integration
Individual or Small Group Projects
Why Teachers Love It:
Real-World Relevance: Helps students understand where products come from and how distribution works globally.
Highly Visual & Interactive: Students build infographics with creativity and purpose.
Ready to Use: It supports all materials, rubrics, and digital tools.
Flexible: Can be completed in class or remotely with minimal prep.
With the Track the Product: Supply Chain Mapping Project, you can give your students a behind-the-scenes look at the products they use every day while building skills in marketing, research, and digital design.