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WK #3 (SC): Supply Chain Complexity |
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The Supply Chain for most organizations is very complex. Due
to some of the following features the Supply Chain is difficult to
analyze and is resistant to change.
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Strategic – Materials >> Suppliers >> Products >> Customers.
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Tactical - Daily interactions by many. Constant change.
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Technical – Systems, Specifications, Work Instructions
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People Dependent – Human involvement at all levels
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Costly – Product Costs, Infrastructure, Inventory, Assets
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Constantly changing – Product Mix, Processes, Volume
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