Logistics
An activity of managing material flow (as in supply of physical product) from source (supplier) to distribution center (store facility and distribution point) to the stores (retailer). This activity will based on demand data from customer procurement supplier vs. supply data from supplier to retailer.
Supply Chain
Definitions:
o A supply chain is a network of partners who collectively convert a basic commodity (upstream) into a finished product (downstream) that is valued by end-customers, and who manage returns at each stage.
Organizational Competitiveness
As explained before: a product holds components that supplied through the network. Ease on supply to production to ensuring product availability in the market is the key objective of supply chain. Meeting end-customer demand through supplying what is needed in the form it is needed, when it is needed, at a competitive cost.
Hard Objectives
Quality (quantities, specifications) Time (speed, responsiveness) Cost
Soft Objectives
confidence: queries answered promptly, courteously and efficiently; security: customers information and property treated in a confidential and secure manner.
Logistic Strategy
Setup Strategy
How deliberate are the processes of strategy setting? These can range from clearly and carefully planned to a series of ad hoc decisions taken on a day-to-day basis. What are the goals of strategy setting? These can range from a focus on maximizing profit to allowing other business priorities such as sales growth to be included.
Factor in Strategy
Evolve Classical Accommodate Systemic
Aligning Strategy
A unique value proposition A tailored supply chain Identify the trade-offs Align logistics processes Continuity