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Terms in this set (105)
password for this set? Accure
What is a supply chain? A supply chain consist of all parties involved, directly or indirectly, in
fulfilling a customer request from raw material to end costumer.
Manufacturers, suppliers, transporters, warehouse, retailers and customers
and all flows in between
Why is it important to have a company/ supply chain Strategy is the determination of the basic
strategy? long-term goals of an enterprise and the
adoption of courses of actions and the
allocation of resources necessary to carry out
these goals."
Strategy is "the creation of a unique and
valuable position, involving a different set of
activities."
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Why should a company develop a mission The mission of the organization
accordingly to the strategy? - defines its purpose, i.e., what it contributes to
society
- states the rationale for its existence
- provides boundaries and focus
- defines the concept(s) around which the company
can rally
What is Supply chain management? SCM is a set of approaches utilized to efficiently integrate suppliers,
manufacturers, warehouses, and stores, so that merchandise is produced
and distributed at the right quantities, to the right locations, and at the right
time, in order to minimize systemwide costs while satisfying service level
requirements.
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What are the challenges in a supply chain in order to • High uncertainty due to customer orientation
have a good one? • Internal coordination difficult enough
• High complexity due to many interfaces
• Different conditions in the various steps
• Not clear who should control the chain
- Complicated process to decide leader
- "Time consuming" change process
Give examples of companies which are responsive, Responsivenes: (Reliability; Quickness; Flexibility;
differentiated or apply cost leadership e.g., Dell, Overnight Delivery Services)
Cost leadership: (Price; e.g., Wal-Mart, Ryan Air, Generic Drugs)
Differentiation: (Quality; Uniqueness; e.g., Tessla, Hugo Boss, Apple Brand
Name Drugs)
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