SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Flashcards
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Advantage of inventory Management and Computerization
- reduce inventory expenses
- reduce waste
- analyze inventory
it is a sequence of events that helps a commodity move from manufacturing to market. The supply chain contains, people, equipment, transportation modes, and technology.
Supply Chain
- The continuous flow model
- The Fast chain models
- The efficient chain models
Efficiency
- The configured model
- The Agile model
- The flexible model
Responsive
offers stability in high-demand situations that vary very little
The continuous flow models
The market does not change very often - production is predictable
The continuous flow models
ensures a continued, steady cadence of products and resources
Ex. PepsiCo
The continuous flow models
ideal for manufacturers that manufacture products that are trendy with short life cycles.
Products change quickly before the trend ends (e.g. seasonal offers)
Ex. Nike
The fast-chain models
is best for businesses that are in very competitive markets
develops products relatively similar to its competitors and sells it to the same market as their rivals
Ex. General Mills
The efficient chain model
configuration of the product is managed under the continuous flow model while downstream processes operate as an agile supply chain. multiple product configurations are required.
combination of the agile and continuous flow model (hybrid model)
Ex. LL Bean (backpacks)
The custom-configured model
is ideal for businesses that deal in specialty order items the process is continuous and quick even though production processes and trends are good or bad
The agile model
Components: virtual integration, process alignment, a network base, and market sensitivity.
The agile model
gives businesses the freedom to meet high-demand peaks
able to cope with the variability in client preferences
Ex. Staples, paper, and writing utensil product
The flexible model
Components: part segmentation, accurate stocking algorithms, and flexible planning.
The flexible model
- Keep costs down
- Reduce risk
- Satisfy the end user
- Enhance productivity
Goals of Supply Chain
Material management?
a subset of supply chain management
- includes all processes that transform raw materials into final products.
- involves the active streamlining of a business’s supply-side activities to maximize customer value
- gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
The management of the flow of
goods and services.
The supply chain segment involved with getting the finished product from the manufacturer to the
consumer.
Distribution Channel
WHat is the advantage and purpose of information flow
It can improve the service - data was provided; feedbacks
What is the advantage and purpose of product/service flow
Generates data and information which is very important for the efficient process
IDN
- integrated delivery network
HMO
- health maintenance organization
information and data is generated to be shared among the stakeholders in order to improve the service delivery in healthcare
Product/Service Flow in the Healthcare Setting
is it cost-efficient to invest in information systems? true or false
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