Abstract This paper studies the principles that guide the creation of a build-to-order supply chain. Through researching various industries and firms to grasp some of the accepted principles of the supply chain process, this report attempts to answer why, what and how a reliable, collaborative supply chain can be structured. The paper details a variety of aspects in constructing and operating a successful supply chain. For example, the paper studies how some supply chains reach a breaking point when sufficient and supportive management policies are not implemented. The paper demonstrates how the support of management systematizes the process for addressing a company's needs as well as offers the management team a viable way to forecast supply chain system degradation.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Introduction
Purpose
Globalization
Definition
Methodology/Approach
Findings
Brief History
The Big Picture
Research Limitations
Implications
Conclusion
References
From the Paper "The build to order supply chain process has been and will continue to be affected by the phenomenon of globalization. The fact that the utilization rates of global resources are being consumed at unbelievable rates is good indicator that the current need for efficiency will only increase. For example, resources such as oil, coal and other fossil fuels are being consumed at very high levels. "The global appetite for crude in 2003 will grow by a robust 1.9 percent, or 1.44 million barrels a day, and in 2004 by 1.5 percent, or 1.16 million barrels a day. The IEA raised its estimates for daily demand growth in the two years by 160,000 barrels and 90,000 barrels, respectively." (Stanley)"
Tags: supply, chain, managment, build, to, order, collaborative, planning, strategic, planning, operations, strategy, logistics, distribution
Abstract This paper presents a general review of the supply-chain management concept. It places supply-chain management in perspective with a company's value-chain. The paper considers the contributions of cycle-time reduction, JIT, and Six-Sigma to effective supply-chain management.
From the Paper Supply-chain management plays a central role in the management of a company's value-chain. Essential to the effectiveness of a company's supply-chain management are the concepts and procedures associated ..."
Abstract This paper looks at value chains and the relative merits of constructing a value chain as a strategic device for management are illustrated and the value chain of a specific company is diagrammed to further illustrate a value chain's strategic utility. Further, activity based costing is examined as a beneficial tool in assigning value to individual links in the chain while core competencies are shown to be the primary goal of assigning links.
From the Paper "The value chain can be described as, "...the sequence of major business activities that add utility (usefulness) to the products or services provided by an organization to its customers" (Hwang, 1999, p.95). With that in mind any organization can be subdivided into the components that add value to each process comprising the production and delivery of its product or service. The reasons for examining an organization in this respect are many, but put succinctly, being aware of one's value chain and its components, "...will yield the greatest competitive advantage..."(Value, 1996, para.2). Establishing competitive advantage in today's marketplace has taken on proportions of mythic importance given that today's competitors may arise from any region and in many forms. Thus, for Chain Store Guide, dissecting its value chain is not an exercise in futility, but rather, an exercise of necessity."
Abstract This paper discusses the business to business, and the business to consumer website supply chain characteristics. These distinctions are drawn after delineating both traditional supply chains and identifying how traditional and e-business supply chains are being combined. The paper concludes that while the business to business website and enterprise might have a shorter and more transparent supply chain with greater consumer integration, both employ many of the same technology solutions to complete their supply chains.
From the Paper "A supply chain can be defined as the sum of all retailers, distributors, transportation methods, storage locations and facilities, as well as supplier networks that contribute to an enterprise's sale, delivery, and/or production of its product or service (Dennis, Fenech & Merrilees, 2004). It is integrally involved with a company's logistics and overall operations in that operations management oversees the smooth functioning of the organization's supply chain. A supply chain that has bottlenecks, excess inventory, or difficulties sourcing products or services inevitably results in a loss in revenue, poor product/service quality metrics, and a loss of customers, be they internal or external."
Abstract This paper discusses Ford Motor Company's supply chain. Referenced is the Harvard Business School case study that examines Ford's quest to implement a supply chain network reminiscent of Dell Computer's supply chain. The conclusion of this analysis is that Ford should not overlay Dell's supply chain model because Ford's business model and structure is completely different than Dell's business model and operating structure.
From the Paper "Ford Motor Company (Ford) is faced with the dilemma of dramatically altering its supply chain to take advantage of technological advances that have made supply chains in other industries virtual, real-time and completely transparent. In particular, Ford is examining the possibility of restructuring its supply chain to resemble a technology manufacturing and distribution model; specifically that of Dell where inventories are kept to a bare minimum and build to order methodologies the norm."
This paper is a comparative and quantitative masters thesis proposal studying radio frequency identification distribution (RFID) strategies based on supply chain performance.
Abstract This thesis proposal focuses on the implications of introducing radio frequency identification distribution (RFID) to supply chain processes and the resulting financial and logistical benefits. The proposal looks to quantify the contribution of RFID to increasing supply chain performance across several industries, specifically studying the best practices of leading companies in each industry studied. As a result, this proposal concentrates on the concepts of business process management (BPM) as they relate to streamlining and making supply chain processes more efficient as well as the intensive use of analytics to quantify supply chain performance gains based on the use of RFID.
Outline:
Introduction
List of Abbreviations
Literature Survey
Problem Definition
Research Design and Methodology
Anticipating Findings
Summary of Proposal
Bibliography
From the Paper "In defining the Return on Investment (ROI) that RFID contributes to as part of streamlining supply chains, the benefits to each member of a supply chain first need to be defined, followed by the key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics of performance that quantify them. RFID's contributions have been quantified to the pallet level and in the case of mixed-pallet level of shipments as they move through warehouses and distribution centers. Strategies for quantifying the Return on Investment (ROI) of RFID needs to begin with an assessment of the potential benefits of using this technology by specific members of the supply chain. Table 1, RFID Benefits for Supply Chain Partners, provides an overview of the key benefits by supply chain participant (Baird and Company 11). . The following table provides insights into which process areas manufacturers, logistics providers, and retailers are concentrating on relative to RFID implementations. The work completed by AMR Research (2004) serves as the foundation for many organizations that are creating dashboards to quantify the contribution of RFID to their process reengineering efforts organization-wide."
Tags: supply chain, industry management performance, business process management, analytics
Abstract The paper discusses the role of the production chain in any business and the role that it plays in the manufacturing cycle. The paper highlights that it is important that the production chain is
efficiently managed and utilizes the Cocoa Cola company for its research.
Outline:
Statement of the Problem
Production Chain Management
Why Use Production Chain Management?
Marketing Strategy
Utilizing the Internet
The Marketing Mix
Third-Party Providers and Logistics Management
Just-in-Time Inventory
Methodology - Qualitative Research
From the Paper "There are six essential factors of production chain management and seven components. The six essential factors are consumer demand, information and communication technologies, globalization, competition, government regulations, and environmental concerns. As for the seven components, these include suppliers, procurement, manufacturing, order management, transportation, warehousing, and customers. All of these are significant and important, because they work with one another and tie into each other very strongly. If there is a breakdown in one of these areas, other areas are affected by it."
Tags: production, chain, management, information, communication
Abstract The paper states that the integration points between supplier and buyer are so complex and numerous, that many industries need supply chain standards to ensure their competitiveness. The paper further comments that these supply chain standards look to set the foundation for ensuring efficient and accurate transfer of content between buyers, suppliers, and manufacturing partners throughout a supplier network. The paper also states that, given the myriad of supply chain interactions in these networks, and taking into account the slight variations each supplier has in their approach to delivering content to buyers, a consistent standard for communicating both content and completing transactions is necessary.
From the Paper "While Askegar and Columbus discuss the role of PIPs with market makers in the high tech manufacturing and distribution marketplace (1, 4) Swanton (2) discusses the potential impact of RosettaNet adoption on manufacturing centers in low-wage countries and points to the efficiencies possible in Chinese manufacturing centers. Swanton sees the enablement of Chinese manufacturing via PIPs in RosettaNet as the tipping point in their ability to capitalize on their cost advantages and compete on time-to-market and supply chain synchronization, much like their western counterparts. Further, Swanton sees the emerges of the RosettaNet Automatic Enablement (RAE) program with its uses of PDFs that document process flows, as critical in the development of a pervasive RosettaNet network of manufacturing suppliers in China. Chinese distribution channels throughout high tech specifically have already worked to include content management and content automation as part of their initial RosettaNet on boarding strategies, as many of these companies are using highly manual approaches to managing their content today. As RosettaNet is now under the umbrella of the GS1 US standards organization, which is formerly known of as the Uniform Code Council (UCC), the standards body is working to drop the cost of on boarding in China to literally less than $1,000 for any manufacturer or distributor interested in participating. If they are successful the resulting inventory visibility and resulting order management velocities will be very significant and result in higher profitability for the entire high tech industry globally."
Abstract This paper discusses supply chain management (SCM) and examines how companies apply it. The paper explains that SCM is a 'process improvement tool' that promises to have much more staying power than transient business fads. The paper contends that SCM aims to satisfy customer needs efficiently through the planning, implementing and controlling of operations from the point-of-origin to the point-of consumption. The paper explores the nature of SCM and its role in the retail sector. The paper discusses how SCM impacts profits during corporate expansions.
Outline
Introduction
Nature of Supply Chain Management
Profit Maximisation
The Mayo Clinic's Supply Chain The Future of SCM
Conclusion
From the Paper "SCM considers inventory management, information flow, distribution strategy, and distribution network configurations from raw material to the store shelf and ultimately into the customer's hand. Inventory management addresses the quantity and location of inventory including works-in-progress (WIPs), finished products, and raw materials. Information flow addresses integrated systems for sharing information. Distribution strategies consider centralisation versus decentralisation, direct shipping, and cross-docks. Finally, distribution network configurations deal with the number and location of customers, production facilities, warehouses, and distribution centres. "
Abstract This paper discusses supply chain management, noting that one aspect of the supply chain is evident as cities buy supplies in bulk and deliver them to the different departments and units requiring them. According to this paper, supply chain management guides this process and sees to it that all necessary supplies are ordered and delivered on time.
From the Paper "The supply chain is the process instituted to supply raw materials to the manufacturer in industry and to trace their movement through the process of manufacture to delivery. The concept has been adapted to service industries as well, showing how customers are moved through the system and how the service is achieved and delivered to the consumer. The process of procurement of supplies and the delivery of those supplies for use also involves supply chain management, including for government entities. Cities buy supplies in bulk and deliver them to the different departments and units requiring them, and supply chain management guides this process and sees to it that all necessary supplies are ordered and delivered on time. "
Abstract This paper discusses the business to business and the business to consumer website supply chain characteristics. The conclusion of this paper, is that while the business to business website and enterprise might have a shorter and more transparent supply chain with greater consumer integration, both employ many of the same technology solutions to complete their supply chains.
From the Paper " A supply chain can be defined as the sum of all retailers, distributors, transportation methods, storage locations and facilities, as well as supplier networks that contribute to an enterprise's sale, delivery, and/or production of its product or service (Dennis, Fenech & Merrilees, 2004). It is integrally involved with a company's logistics and overall operations in that operations management oversees the smooth functioning of the organization's supply chain. A supply chain that has bottlenecks, excess inventory, or difficulties sourcing products or services inevitably results in a loss in revenue, poor product/service quality metrics, and a loss of customers, be they internal or external. An e-commerce business model, whose primary product or service is mediated in some fashion through a website and the online environment supported by internet technologies, faces several conceptual difficulties in managing its supply chain that a traditional business model does not (Cunningham, 2001). "
Abstract This paper offers a SWOT analysis of Dell Computer and the company's supply chain management. Dell Computer has been highly successful with a system that includes a well-controlled supply chain, and this has been the keystone of its business-to-business commerce as well. A SWOT analysis shows what Dell gets from this supply chain management strategy.
Abstract This document discusses the overall supply chain and logistics operations and moves into addressing a particular issue within this sphere of business operations: reverse logistics. The writer points out that reverse logistics is extremely important as it effectively closes the loop of an enterprise's supply chain and allows for much more efficient and effective operations. Further, the writer notes that reverse logistics impact all business in all industries through customer return handling, lost revenue recovery, and reduced load within the system. These aspects are discussed further in regard to a review of Apple Computer's, CVS's and Kellogg's supply chain operations.
From the Paper "A supply chain can be defined as the sum of all retailers, distributors, transportation methods, storage locations and facilities, as well as supplier networks that contribute to an enterprise's sale, delivery, and/or production of its product or service. It is integrally involved with a company's logistics and overall operations in that operations management oversees the smooth functioning of the organization's supply chain. A supply chain that has bottlenecks, excess inventory, or difficulties sourcing products or services inevitably results in a loss in revenue, poor product/service quality metrics, and a loss of customers, be they internal or external."
Abstract The paper looks at the global commodity chain vis-a-vis a specific product line. The paper focuses on Toyota automobiles which are globally designed and manufactured, necessitating an extended and integrated supply chain. The paper also discusses how the actual consumption of the product occurs in a global fashion as does its marketing and distribution. Finally, the paper examines future trends of the company.
Outline:
Abstract
The Commodity Chain Product Design & Engineering
Product Production
Marketing & Advertising
Retailing & Distribution
Product Consumption
Conclusion & Future Trends
From the Paper "The commodity chain for any given product or service includes geographic as well as logical points of operations that are critical for that product to be produced and then finally consumed. This commodity chain can be described as, "...the sequence of major business activities that add utility (usefulness) to the products or services provided by an organization to its customers" (Hwang, 1999, p.95). With that in mind any product or service can be subdivided into the components that add value to each process comprising its production and delivery. The reasons for examining a product in this respect are many, but put succinctly, being aware of one's commodity chain and its components, "...will yield the greatest competitive advantage..."(Value, 1996, para.2). Thus, this research project examines Toyota's automobile commodity chain. Toyota must more fully understand its commodity chain components in terms of how they contribute value to the overall product which is the automobile."
Tags: supply, chain, production, marketing, distribution
Abstract This paper explains how you would manage the Supply Chain operations for Sprint Wireless in the country of China. It includes a general explanation of how a supply chain management system would work for a company that is starting business in a new country.
From the Paper "According to an essay by John Mentzer et al published in the Journal of Business Logistics companies compete today on the basis of on time delivery, quality, value and total cost of ownership..."
Tags: supply chain management, sprint, wireless, value added services
