Carlos Ivan Ramirez Ekram Ahmad Nilesh Kanani Mohammed Alomran

Definition:
Is a written document the details the strategy a company must employ to develop or improve a global supply chain.

Qualities supply chain plans must have: They must ensure end-to-end management to the supply chain. They must be as simple and as streamlined as possible. They must minimize the complexity of supply chain operation to reduce costs. They must include clear process that can be understood by all users.

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Qualities supply chain plans must have: They must be able to be reliably applied across the supply chain. They must be adapted in response to changing customer demands or business conditions. They must map to company strategic objectives.

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There are no set methods for planning a supply chain strategy, but there are three main levels of analysis involved with developing a strategy. Level 1: refine and confirm the business objectives that the supply chain must support. Level 2: Examine existing supply chain processes and asses how they match up to business requirements. Level 3: Add operational details to the basic supply chain design.

IKEA, the worlds largest home furnishings retailer, has a vision of providing well designed, functional home furnishings [at] prices so low that as many people as possible will be able to afford them.

Business must consider the following external and competitive factors: Economic environment. Current regulations in the market. Technological development. Cultural, demographic and infrastructural issues. Competing organizations in the international market.

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PEST is a very effective method of reviewing and evaluating the impact of external environments.

Reviewing Product Characteristic

The characteristics of product or service can have major and unforeseen impacts on the require structure of supply chain. Volume to weight ratio Value Uniqueness of the product Level of risk or danger associated with the product.

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LEVEL OF INTERACTION REQUIRED THE NEED FOR CUSTOMIZATION QUALITY CUSTOMER SERVICE

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MANUFACTURING COSTS QUALITY ISSUES DELIVERY TIMEFRAMES TRANSPORTATION COST IMPORT EXPORT REGULATIONS

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EXAMINING SUPPLY CHAIN AND DEVELOP A HIGH LEVEL PLAN OF HOW IT FUNCTIONS THERE ARE 5 SUPPLY CHAIN DESIGN AREAS TO CONSIDER WHEN PREPARING THE HIGH LEVEL PLAN: NETWORK PROCESS INFORMATION SYSTEM ORGANIZATION RISK MANAGEMENT

THE INFORMATION GATHERED IN THESE FIVE LEVELS OF PLANNING SHOULD BE USED TO DEVELOP SUPPLY CHAIN MAPS THAT SHOW THE ALIGNMENT BETWEEN PROCESSES , SUPPLY CHAIN LOCATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS. THESE MAPS TYPICALLY SHOW WHERE INVENTORY IS LOCATED, LEADS TIMES BETWEEN PROCESS ELEMENTS AND SUPPLY CHAIN INFORMATION SYSTEMS

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SIMPLIFYING THE SUPPLY CHAIN COMPLEXITY REDUCING THE NUMBERS OF ORGANIZATION OR PROCESS INVOLVED IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN CREATING A BETTER LINK BETWEEN ENDCUSTOMER DEMAND AND END PRODUCTION ELIMINATING REPETITION OF ACTIVITIES IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS . REDUCING LEAD TIME AND INVENTORIES.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11AehTPD-Vg IKEA Supply Chain

IS THE MOST ADVANCE LEVEL OF PLANNING OPERATIONAL DETAILS SHOULD BE ADDED TO THE BASIC DESIGN. THESE DETAILS SHOULD INCLUDE SPECIFIC BUSINESS PRACTICES AND METRICS SUCH AS LEAD TIMES. USING SCOR, THE CATEGORIES OF SOURCE , MAKE , DELIVER AND RETURN CAN HELP A COMPANY INDENTIFY ALL ESSENTIAL ASPECTS PF THE SUPPLY CHAIN.

What is the availability of suppliers in foreign markets? What is the quality of sourced goods? Can sourcing costs be reduced? What is the availability of raw materials , either locally sourced or imported? How are inventories of raw materials handled? Can inventory mgt. of supplies can be improved?

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THE MAKE PHASE OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN INVOLVES ALL THE ACTIVITIES INVOLVED WITH PRODUCTION: Are there any activities which can be performed using external partners? Are performance objectives and processes shared with suppliers? Are lean manufacturing techniques used by all manufactures? Is information about production schedules and inventory levels provided to suppliers so that they can monitor and respond to demand?

The deliver phase of the supply chain starts with the receipt of a customer order and includes all activities involved in completing the order.
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Can customers be differentiated so that the most profitable customers obtain a preferential customer service experience? What is required delivery lead time? Are alternate delivery systems in place? How are customers communicated with? Does the supply system use end to end tracking so that the statuses of all orders are visible throughout the delivery process?

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Cover Page Executive Summary Supply Chain Maps Supply Chain Strategy HR requirements for implementation of the strategy Sourcing Production Material Management

Product Modification Inventory Management Storage and Warehouse Order Processing Shipping and Transportation Delivery Quality Control After Sale and Customer Service Risk Management External Support Financial Requirements Implementation Schedule

While developing an integrated supply chain system following are the steps to be considered To implement a main strategy or related strategies programme must be developed. Programme are concrete actions that normally required human and capital resources. For each program, a company must determine who will be responsible for its implementation, timelines and capital requirements.

Necessary action plan to implement the strategy is required as soon as the strategy and programme of the organization if identified. Performance indicator must be defined, that will help mark the successes for each function or area of the supply chain system.

The senior management should look for the advantage and disadvantage of current supply chain and should determine exactly how changes will improve it. Review companys and customers requirements. Should impose restriction in providing information, products and resources. Forge new partnership and conclude agreements. Schedule follow-up measures.