Supply Chain Management Essays

The main purpose of this report is to suggest the implementation of new practices and also to modify current practises to improve the performance of the supply chain in the logistics department of the Coca-cola bottling company and also to manage the flow of goods, information and other resources, including energy and people, between the […]

On January 01,2009, Modern Material Handling announced that IKEA (IKEA), world’s largest furniture retailer4, had won the Modern s Productivity Achievement Award5 for the Warehousing/Distribution segment for the year 2008-09. Founded in 1943, in Sweden, IKEA focused on offering a wide range of good quality, stylish, well-designed, and functional furniture at a low cost so […]

Automated information systems, such as computer networks like the internet, distinguish e-commerce, which involves conducting business operations. With the rise of electronic commerce in modern times, businesspeople can conveniently connect with customers and partners using the internet. This method of communication saves time and negates the need for travel, which is especially advantageous during international […]

Sport Obermeyer is a fashion ski-wear manufacturer, with a 45 percent share of the children’s skiwear market and an 11 percent share of the adult skiwear market in 1992.  It offers a broad line of fashion ski apparel, including parkas, vests, ski suits, shells, ski pants, sweaters, turtlenecks, and accessories.  The parkas are the most […]

Threat of new entrants  – A way of trying to eliminate threat of new entrants would be to create economies of scale. This approach would make it harder for new entrants to reach high scale production, as they would have higher costs. This is what Samsung and Apple are trying to do at the moment, […]

The product-process matrix, developed by Hayes and Wheelwright in 1979 was designed to show the trade-offs in operations and marketing by linking product plans and process choices. The model is based on traditional trade-offs evident in a single manufacturing facility environment. The product-process matrix has been empirically tested, but improvements in operations flexibility by applying […]

Executive Summary Global Logistics And Risk Management Global supply chain enables companies to expand beyond their domestic markets and expand globally . International supply chain could be viewed as an extension of the domestic supply chain if managed well . There are several forces which determines the success of international supply chain. Global market forces […]

This section will implement Porter’s Five Forces model, focusing on the bargaining power of customers. Despite the presence of powerful competitors offering M.I.C., it will be taken into consideration. There are only a few players in the Northern market, resulting in limited choices for Northern customers. Although they can travel to Saigontourist or FidiTour in […]

Mango’s fast growth fueled by supply chain and focus Marcel Planellas, secretary general of the Esade business school, describes the Mango fashion retail chain, as “gazelle-like,” because it has grown so quickly. The fashion retail chain opened its doors in 1984 when two brothers, Isaac and Nahman Andic launched the first Mango store in Barcelona. […]

Logistics comprises a significant number of managerial activities that are crucial to the logistics system. There are five specific activities that are particularly important in this regard. These activities involve planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient and cost-effective flow and storage of raw materials, in-process inventory, finished goods, and related information. Their ultimate goal is […]

Introduction The Straits of Malacca, which link the Pacific and Indian Oceans, provide the shortest sea route between three of the World’s most popular nations. India, China, and Indonesia, as countries together account for over 40 per cent of the World population. More than 50,000 vessels pass through the Straits of Malacca every year, making […]

1. The key to Woolworths’ faster growth than Coles Myers may be attributed to several reasons, one of them being its emphasis on diversification which saw it enter markets such as petrol. Woolworths offered everyday low price (EDLP) on established brands, a strategy akin to Wal-Mart in the United States which presents a competitive advantage […]

SWOT Analysis Light Engineering- Faisalabad Pakistan Strengths. Demand Driven Industry (more than 4000 units for textiles alone) Strong presence in local market. Availability of cheaper labor. Geographically situated at ideal location (near end users). Most setups are self employed and have simpler management structure Weaknesses. Obsolete technology machinery and equipment used for manufacturing. Availability of […]

This paper hypothesises that, whilst Six Sigma as a change and improvement strategy is delivering significant business benefit to practitioner organisations, it has not been successfully adapted to deliver similar benefits across supply chains. It demonstrates by reference to the literature that most published applications of Six Sigma in supply chains are related to the […]

Full Costs and their Uses Cost is a measurement, in monetary terms the amount of resources used for some purpose may be defined as a sacrifice or giving up of resources for a particular purpose. are frequently measured by the monetary units that must be paid for goods and services. Three Important Ideas for Costs […]

Supply Chain Management at Nicholas Piramal India Case Study Noemie Bisserbie, ET Intelligence Group, Oct-Nov 2006 Supply chain management (SCM) is one of the leading cost saving and revenue enhancement strategies in use today. Pharmaceutical companies are increasingly using this technique to improve the entire functional process. SCM has also helped companies enhance their efficiency […]

DHL Express has teamed up with Malaysian postal operator Pos Malaysia to offer a new international express service for shipments to and from the south-east Asian country. The new service, PosPriority Express, is being offered through PosLaju, the postal group’s courier unit. DHL will provide the international express delivery service and customer service, while PosLaju […]

Jeffrey Ball’s Wall Street Journal article “Chrysler Averts a Parts Crisis” offers insight into how large businesses utilize just-in-time systems and their vulnerability during national crises such as September 11th. The just-in-time system involves delivering the appropriate quantity of goods to the correct location precisely on time. The aim is to obtain products at a […]

The firs part of the report will provide the historical background of the company as well information on the company’s main activities, major specialized business units and rewards received by the company. Second, the report will look at the organizational structure of Agility Logistics, the work flow of the company as well as the relation […]

According to Porter, a competitive strategy must align with the opportunities and threats found in the external environment. This strategy should be built upon knowledge of industry and economic changes. Porter identifies five forces that impact all industries, dictating the level and pathway of competition, and ultimately influencing industry profitability. The objective of strategic planning […]

Dell Computer have recently announced changes to their business strategy and supporting supply chain. They will no longer focus on a made to order direct sales model for their personal computers. Nor will they continue to refine their renowned supply chain model that supported their sales model. Instead, they will be looking to produce personal […]

Why should a firm like Dell take into account total supply chain profitability when making decisions? Their success rely on competitive advantage. If Dell was to view supply chain operations as a zero sum game, they would lose their competitive edge as their suppliers’ businesses struggled. Dell’s profit gained at the expense of their supply […]