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chain in order to attain the level of synchronization that will make it more responsive to customer needs while lowering costs
Keys to effective SCM information communication cooperation trust
10-2
Information
Financial resources Demand forecasts
More difficult than manufacturing Does not focus on the flow of physical goods Focuses on human resources and support
10-5
(1 Year ++)
Production/ Distribution Planning Resource Allocation Medium Term Planning (Quaterly monthly)
(Weekly Daily)
hedging strategy
materials, suppliers, transportation, production and distribution data- do not require frequent processing.
Essentially using the same information to make all plans
Essentially using right from structuring the network to processing every day supply chain tasks.
Design a supply chain network that delivers high quality products to the right customers at the right time at minimum cost
requirements profitably. Develop forecasts collaboratively involving every link of the supply chain. Locate the leverage point where the product is unalterably configured to meet a single requirement Delay product differentiation till the last possible moment.