Supply chain management

“Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things” -Peter Drucker. Management is an important aspect to have in running an effective business with different aspects to it. For instance, operation and supply chain management, where operation management focuses on internal activities and supply chain emphasizes externally. Per our text, operation management is “the science and art of ensuring that goods and service are created and delivered successfully to customers.”…

Responsible for performing tasks involving the general order, receipt, and delivery of supplies, upkeep and maintenance of all Army supplies and equipment. Scheduled material storage, unserviceable equipment turn-ins, and lateral tool transfers. Tracked shipment status through Radio Frequency Identification to prepare inventory adjustments and analyze delivery reports. Implemented an innovative inventory reduction program for a division Bill of material yard (BOM Yard) in Iraq, Speicher…

GOAL: 1. For the first time I experienced the convenience of delivery, I became interested in the industry supply-chain management. With the popularity of e-commerce, supply chain management as a profession was practical and most importantly, it is where my interest lied. As a result, my short-term goal is to apply for the entrance of the broad business college supply chain management. Since this profession requires a high GPA, I am supposed to gain a high GPA . To achieve this goal, I commit…

The terms returns management(RM) and reverse logistics(RL) have been used interchangeably in literature. However, there exists a difference between the two terms. For the purpose of this thesis the following definition is used to describe reverse logistics: “Reverse Logistics is the process of moving goods from their typical final destination for the purpose of capturing value […] Reverse logistics is limited to the movement of goods or material “backward” through the supply chain” That is the…

with, supply chain management is considered and known as the management of the flow of goods and services. With so many objectives of supply chain management, it includes the movement of raw materials, Work in process inventory, and last but not least finished goods. Throughout this paper, I will focus on Marketing, Integration with Operations Management. Within this industry, I will provide background information research on the industry influences, pricing with respect to operations…

Below are some disadvantages of SCM. • Error in Information Handling: SCM involves managing inventory; for which SCM management software are used; but if any inaccurate information is entered it would be troublesome, it can disturb the flow of inventory which can bring adverse effects and can effect reputation of the company. • Cost of Training: SCM links together with Just-In-Time supply to improve proficiency as well as it reduces waste. It requires substantial planning and training which of…

Customer supply chain management is defined as the process of products and services flow from suppliers to retailers and finally to customers. It is also a process for information flow in both directions backwards and forward through the supply chain between all parties from consumers to suppliers which enable the replenishment of current product range or the newly developed ones required to meet the demands of the changing market. In TSC, the functions of supply chain unit are to plan, execute…

SUMMARY / KEY POINTS The article talks about the relationship between the knowledge management (KM) process and the supply chain performance. Moderators that were considered for the empirical study are - information technology/information system (IT/IS) support, supply chain integration, and supply chain strategy. There is a positive moderation of the IT/IS support for the KM process on the supply chain performance. To scale up operations the IT/IS investments seem unavoidable. It helps improved…

Supply Chain Management System Interorganizational information systems (IOS) are information systems that connect two or more organizations. IOS support many interorganizational operations, the best known IOS is supply chain management. The supply chain of an organization describes the flow of materials, information flows, and the financial flows. The main function of a supply chain management is to manage the flows of products, services, and information among the other organizations. An example…

Purchasing and material management have evolved over the years and there are many roles we play as supply chain managers. One of your roles as a supply chain managers be the ability to negotiate. Accounting to Monzcka (p. 480) “we define negotiation as a process of formal communication, either face-to-face or via electronic means, where two or more people, groups or organizations come together to seek mutual agreement about an issue or issues”. Negotiation is a skill that takes some time to…