Lesson 4 Flashcards
It refers to any obstacle or resistance within a market that inhibits the smooth operation of buying and selling goods or services
Market Friction
It represents the various challenges and obstacles that can impede the successful introduction and adoption of a new product in the market
Market Friction
is any point that slows or stops the movement of goods through the supply chain process.
Supply Chain Bottle neck
can happen for various
reasons, such as labor shortages,
component shortages, infrastructure
problems.
Bottlenecks
If you’re having a hard time
getting a certain material due
to a shortage, you might not be
able to meet customer
demand. Unmet demand
equals lost revenue
Bottlenecks problems
Challenges cause by supply chain bottlenecks
Increased Costs
Customer Dissatisfaction
Delivery Delays
Lost Revenue
is the ability to see and track your inventory: how much you have, what products you have, and where it all is
Inventory Visibility
Supplier might not tell company
about supply constraints, raw
material shortages, or delays on
certain products
Communication
How can one improve communication?
by setting clear expectations,
measuring performance, and
occasional check-in meetings
Having insufficient labor to fulfill
all your orders & Running out of warehouse space to hold inventory
Production Capacity
Not having the right technology
to aid material procurement and
order fulfillment
Production Capacity
How to increase Production Capacity?
- Upgrade systems, management software, and equipment
- Increase staff
- Assess your order management system and fix your pain points
Causes of Transportation Infrastructure
- Delayed shipping from your
supplier. - Delayed shipping to your
customer via carriers. - Slow last-mile delivery due to a
lack of proper technology or a
shortage of truck drivers
Prevention of transportation Infrastructure
Partnering with a third-party
logistics provider who can handle
all your order packing and
shipping.
* Using the carrier closest to your
distribution center will also help
you cut down on transit times and
costs.
* handle last-mile delivery on your
own.
What’s the contingency plan to prevent supply chain bottleneck
*Tiered approach when choosing suppliers.
* Have backup suppliers for emergencies.
* Increase your safety stock to avoid supply chain shortages,
especially for products with long lead times
____________ of a product varies with the relative level of importance consumers place on price compared to other purchasing criteria.
Price sensitivity
Factors that affect price sensitivity
- Demand
- Competition
- Location and Income
- Exclusivity
- Quality
The higher the
________ for
something, the
higher price
customers may be
willing to pay.
Demand
When companies in
similar industries
offer similar products
or services to the
same customer base.
Competition
Companies might
consider variable
pricing to provide
appropriate pricing
to customers in
different locations
Location and income
Customers may be more likely
to pay higher prices based on
the limited availability of certain
products
Exclusivity