Week5 Module Project

p SUPPLY CHAIN DESIGN

2009

Supply Chain Design

Introduction

In the world of efficiency and competitiveness , the importance of supply chain management have enhanced significantly . Despite having been recognized all over the globe , few have actually practiced the concept of supply chain management and get positive results from in . In this , I am making a supply chain design of a hypothetical company using the theory of supply chain management Theory of Supply Chain Design - Basics

In theories of supply chain management , there are several aspects that construct the

quality of a supply chain design , those aspects are

Clear Strategy

The presence of a clear-cut strategy is crucial for a supply chain design . This means clear-cut objectives and clear-cut processes that are utilized to achieve those purposes

Integrated Organizational Structure

A good supply chain design is the one built based on a clear organizational responsibility structure . Every department within the supply chain needs to know their exact role within the grand design and how they should integrate with other parts of the supply chain design

Quality Processes

The best supply chain designs are the ones that are visible . Despite the complicated structure of a supply chain , the processes must be visible so that errors are quickly discovered and then remedied

Reliable Information

In the real world , errors and problems are happening everywhere and every time . Therefore , a real time communication network between all parts of the supply chain is a necessity , if we are to deliver good and on-time services to...