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Chapter 7- supply chain
Question | Answer |
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Supply chain | All processes performed in the chain |
Value chain | Only processes that add value in the chain |
Global facility location | Determine the ''best fits'' based on '' critical success factors''(CSFs) for competitive advantage. |
Exemple of Critical success factors (4) | Skilled labour Technology Local suppliers Tax rate |
Cross-docking | Remove the intermediate step of storage by distributing them immediately after they are received |
Benefits of cross-docking | Reduce product handling, inventory, facility costs |
Requirements of cross-docking | Requires tight scheduling, extensive info technology |
What is postponement ? | Business strategy that maximizes possible benefit and minimizes risk by delaying further investment into a product or service until the last possible moment. |
Benefits of postponement (2) | Improve flexibility Reduce inventory costs |
Name the 4 postponement strategy | • place utility: •form utility: •labeling: •packaging: |
Postponement of place utility | Instead of guessing the demand of each store. Hold it back in warehouse as long as possible to see the demand. |
Postponement of form utility | Manufacture a generic product, which can be modified at the later stages before the final transport to the customer |
Postponement of packaging | products are completed but stored in bulk without packaging. |
Postponement of labeling | products are completed except the label (wait to see the demand) |
Benefits of postponement of packaging (2) | Provide flexibility for demand fluctuations of different package sizes. Reduce storage space |
What is the transportation mode that cost the most? | Airplane |
What is the cheapest transportation mode ? | By boat |
What is Intermodal shipments ? | Same container on boats, trains and trucks |
Benefits of Intermodal shipments ? | Less handling(+ convenient), extensive network, optimal cost, increased security |
Drop-shipping | Retailer ask their supplier to 'drop ship' directly o he customer. |
Benefits of Drop-shipping | Save on time and reshipping costs |
Vendor managed inventory (VMI) | Vendors manage the customer's inventory themselves. They go in the store to count instead of asking the retal |
Vertical integration ? | refers to the proportion of the supply chain that the company owns ( ''make or buy'') |
A supply chain links together all stages from the acquisition of R.M through the transformation process and delivery to the customer. T/F ? | True |
Successful supply chain involve (3) | Trust(reliable vendor) Long-term relationship information sharing |
What is a disadvantage of switching to Vendor managed inventory (VMI)? | More administration cost for the vendor. |
Which supply chain type am I ? Supply predictable demand + focus on low cost and quality. | 'Physically' efficient process |
Which supply chain type am I ? Respond quickly to unpredictable demand, minimize stockouts + focus on speed, flexibility and quality. | '' market-responsive" process |
Purchasing should be treated as an important area in controlling costs since a significant portion of the cost of goods sold are purchased items. T/F? | True |
Name 3 strategy to reduce lead-time | Use technology info to link with suppliers for re-order Provide supplier with free consulting advice Having suppliers geographically close. |
Reverse supply chain | Refers to the series of activities required to retrieve a product from a customer and either dispose or reuse it. |