Strategic Supply Chain Management
Strategic Supply Chain Management
Strategic Supply Chain Management
CONTENTS
Section 1 an introduction to SCM.
Strategic aspects of SCM include bullwhip effect, SRM, electronic partnering and CRM. Companies like Asian Paints, Maruti, L&T etc use this strategy to be ahead of competitors. Bullwhip Effect The bullwhip effect can be explained as an occurrence detected by the supply chain where orders sent to the manufacturer and supplier create larger variance then the sales to the end customer. This variance can interrupt the smoothness of the supply chain process as each link in the supply chain will over or underestimate the product demand resulting in exaggerated fluctuations.
Electronic Partnering - author says that electronic partnerships are IT enabled inter organisational (B2B) relationship for pursuing mutually beneficial business interests. It extends from transactional support to collaboration & coordination between the supply chain partners. Metaljunction is a joint venture between Tata steel and SAIL electronic partnering concept is used.
Supplier Relationship Management is a systematic approach to strategic sourcing. Advantages are It helps to reduce cost of production. It helps in quick launch of new products. It provides proper synchronization between manufacturer and supplier.
Customer Retention Management is aimed at retaining the customer. The entire process is aimed at identifying the customer needs, segment them according to the needs and finally satisfying those needs through market offerings. CRM points out the mismatch between supply-demand so that corrective measures can be taken.
CHAPTER 2
A survey was conducted in 1999-2003 to figure out the advantage of using SCM strategy in different organisation to understand how implementing it differs from following the other company who implemented SCM. 307 companies have participated in the survey. Companies from North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America have participated.
Steps of simulation process are Definition of the problem. Formulation of the model. Validation of the model. Generation of results. Analysis of results. Decision making based on analysis.
Commercial simulation system used is Arena 5.0. It includes graphical tools for building models.
In simple terms it refers to series of activities required to retrieve a used product from customer and either dispose it or reuse it.
Waste are treated in following order Reuse Recycling Remanufacturing disposal
It refers to flow to information among the company and its supply chain partners.
IT in general and e-business in particular has helped businesses capture, process and deliver relevant information at the right time, in right form and right place.
E-business aims at linking the customers and suppliers throughout the world while they exchange the relevant information almost instantly. Ford motor implemented e-steel supply network.
SECTION 2 CASE 1
FedEx the cutting edge Case illustrates strategic approach which FedEx adopted in order to enhance their supply chain efficiency. It has transformed both customer and business with higher speed, reliability, application of information technology and streamline logistics networks.
CASE 3 STUDY ON AGRIBUSINESS SUPPLY CHAINS AND INTERVENTION OF E-COMMERCE IN INDIAN AGRIBUSINESS
Concept of SCM was introduced in Europe and the USA.
Then this concept was used by the developing countries like India, China etc.
Problems in agribusiness are
Large number of buyers and sellers which forms small and scattered market.
It leads to increase in cost.
E-choupal is a way to deliver real time information and customized knowledge in the local language to the farmers and small landlords to improve their decision making ability.
Benefits of E-choupal are Real time information about prices. Information regarding weather, agriculture related news.
Till 1990 it grew its network by opening many small stores around the corner in the country.
It saw rapid build-up of customer base but couldn't sustain it.
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