CHENNAI BUSINESS SCHOOL

Retail Supply Chain Management

Internal Assessment Project
Pradeep.M 3/1/2013

Abstract: Designing Flowchart of the processes involving Material Planning Buying, Vendor Development and Procurement, Logistics, Warehousing and Distribution in the context of Mobile Industry.

Learning Outcomes:
The study comprises of The development, implementation of a procurement program The development, implementation of a distribution system The development, implementation of delivery system The development, implementation of material warehousing The development, implementation of supply chain assessment process The development, implementation of integration of operations requirement The development, implementation of supply chain communications network The development, implementation of supply chain distribution to Retail outlets.

Introduction
The category chosen is mobile; the entire process is done in the context only. Supply Chain Management combines best in class solutions with industry-specific functionality, giving you the power to plan and execute your supply chain strategies faster and more profitably, from strategic and tactical planning to execution. With analytics at the core, you'll get the tools you need to optimize your end-to-end supply chain and harness the power of social networking to collaborate more effectively internally, as well as with customers, partners, and suppliers. Gain greater visibility into your supply chain to optimize utilization of resources and labour, improve inventory and shipping accuracy, deliver the perfect order every time, and respond faster to customer opportunities and market fluctuations.

Conclusion
Supply Chain Management is a branch of management that involves suppliers, manufacturers, logistic providers, and most importantly, the customers. The supply chain management process works through the implication of a strategic plan that ensures the desired end product leaving a customer with maximum satisfaction levels at the lowest possible cost. The activities or the functions involved in this type of management process are divided into three levels: the strategic level, the tactical level and the operational level. The three sections of the supply chain need to interact to ensure goods or services reach consumers. The efficient delivery of the product to the consumer at the right price, in the right place and at the right time will result in good business for each link of the chain. This takes strategic planning and effective collaboration with all partners.