WK #5 (SC): Fit the Supply Chain to Business Stucture |
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The Supply Chain should fit the Company Business Strategy and
Structure. For many Companies this Strategy and Structure are not
well articulated.
Key General Business Strategy Questions
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What does the Company Sell?
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To Whom does the Company sell?
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How does the Company make money?
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What is the Competitive landscape?
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External/Customer expectations
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Price – Core Business/New products
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Delivery/Replenishment
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Quality
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Service
Supply Chain Evaluation Questions
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Is the system meeting expectations?
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Which performance shortfalls are the most serious?
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What are the underlying causes for the shortfalls?
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