week 2 Flashcards
what is SCM
management of flow of goods and services (all process) that transform RM into final product
5 crucial elements of SCM
dev strat (plan), source RM, production, distrabution and returns
what is SCM trying to do
centerally control production, shipment and distrabution
planning?
predict future needs act accordingly
what is source IN SC
strong relation with suppliers (meet specefication, price)
-emergency
mnufactor
turn RM by machinary/labour to make new product
deliver
once sold get into customer hands
returns?
reverse logitics for product returns
whatis supply chain
netwrok of individual companies resoucres used to make and sell product
6 types SCM model
1- continous flow: manufactor/ produce same goods, little change in demand
2- agile: unpredicatble demand prioritze flexibility
3- fast model: quick turnover, short life cycle
4- flexible model: best forcompany impacted by seasonality, ramp up or down production
5- effecient model: best for tight profit margins
6- custom: highly specilized industry
why SCM important
help achieve business goals like quality improve or profit margin
SC components
vendor, wharehouses, transport company, distrabution center and retailers
functions of supply chain
product dev, marketing, operations, distrabution, finance, customer service
successful sc practices
-support improvment
-increas velocity
-encourage collaboration
-seek new tech
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logisitics is 1 link in Sc what is it
planning/control of movment and storage of goods and service from orgin to final destination
- Increased efficiency of SC has played role in
curbing inflation, lowers final cost to consumers