Introduction If someone were to be asked what their profession is and they replied with supply chain management, they would likely be met with blank stares and the question, “what is that”? To briefly sum it up, supply chain management (SCM) is the overseeing of flow efficiency and storage of a product from the point of origin to the point of consumption. In the fairly recent past the implementation of supply chain managers has been increasingly more necessary for businesses to cut costs in manufacturing and distribution. Therefore, as technological advances continue to leap forward, SCM is able to be constantly modified to increase the growth of businesses and generate greater profit. Purpose of Study: The purpose of this study is to figure out how to improve a company’s supply chain by making it more efficient. Answers were sought for the following questions: 1.) How do you improve the marketing and sales of a product? 2.) How does planning forecast your future demand? 3.) How can you become more efficient in the manufacturing of a product? 4.) How does transport (logistics) deliver a product? Methods and Procedure Used: Secondary research was conducted through traditional and electronic searches of periodicals, books, and government documents. Interviews were conducted with 2 supply chain managers throughout Sylvania, Ohio. Background of Supply Chain Management Supply chain management is the process of planning, implementing and controlling the efficient flow and storage of goods and related information from the point of origin to the point of consumption, see appendix A.The mid 1980’s is when businesses began to understand the importance of of SCM as a whole. They started to look at the effect of logistics along with the ot... ... middle of paper ... ... 2014. "Lean Manufacturing: Working More Efficiently." Lean Manufacturing. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Apr. 2014. Lennon, Mark. "Cleaning Out a 1930s Manufacturing Plant: Zero Waste, 38% Savings." IRN The Recycling Network. N.p., 9 Dec. 2013. Web. 28 Apr. 2014. Monosoff, Tamara. "How To Market A New Product Successfully." Entrepreneur. N.p., 28 May 2007. Web. 27 Apr. 2014. Pinchefsky, Carol. "The Xbox One Is Targeting The Largest Market Of All: Television Watchers." Forbes. Forbes Magazine, 22 May 2013. Web. 27 Apr. 2014. "Product Distribution: The Basics." Smarta RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Apr. 2014. Rutberg, Shara. "How Do We Reach Our Target Market?" CNNMoney. Cable News Network, 25 Jan. 2008. Web. 28 Apr. 2014. "WASTE REDUCTION & RECYCLING TIPS FOR MANUFACTURING FACILITIES." Waste Reduction and Recycling Tips for Manufacturing. WasteCare Corporation, n.d. Web. 27 Apr. 2014.
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In order to succeed, managers have to realize that they cannot do it alone and they must work together on a daily basis with the whole organizations in their supply chains. Because supply chain management involves all functions within an organization, managers need to know what a supply chain is, why it is important, and the impact of supply chain management on the success and profitability of their organization. Today, Wal-Mart topped the list of the America’s biggest companies on the Fortune 500 list, “with sales of almost $345 billion — more than a quarter of a trillion dollars” (Forbs). Wal-Mart’s supply chain management is becoming recognized as a core competitive strategy.
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Before we start, we would like to briefly introduce the definitions of Supply Chain and Supply Chain Management (SCM).
Supply chain management is basically refers to the fundamental supply chain analysis of the organization which predominantly describes functionalities from source to the delivery point. In this process of delivery, supply chain management framework divides in four categories: In Planning the products and suppliers evaluated and selected, Sourcing pull the information process including contracting, ordering and expediting, Moving is a physical process from suppliers to end user and Paying is the financial process including payment and performance measurement.
Supply chain management has been defined as that process that involves the management of information, materials, and all the finances that are handled within and across the entire supply chain process (Christopher, 2016). The management is usually done through out the entire supply chain management from that moment when the suppliers are involved through all the manufacturing activities, different distribution activities, and the way that the products are served to the final product consumer (Turban, et al., 2002). The process also includes all the activities that different organizations offers to their customers as after sale services for purposes perfecting their services and products towards their highly valued customers (Christopher,
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