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Interpretation: The comparative status of the Walmart Retail Chain and the Limited Retail Chain with respect to supply chain design.
Concept Introduction: A retail chain may either be a pure service organization or a manufacturer cum service organization. The first type of the chain does not have any captive suppliers and only provides
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The Walmart retail chain sells standardized items and enjoys great purchasing clout with its suppliers, none of which it owns. The Limited retail chain sells fashion goods and owns Mast Industries, which is responsible for producing many of the items sold in The Limited stores. The Limited boasts that it can go from the concept for a new garment to the store shelf in 1,000 hours. Compare and contrast the implications for supply chain design for these two retail systems.
what is the future setup of supply chain management. explain thoroughly
Supply Chain Performance refers to the extended supply chain’s activities in meeting end-customer requirements, including product availability, on-time delivery, and all the necessary inventory and capacity in the supply chain to deliver that performance in a responsive manner.Supply Chain Performance crosses company boundaries since it includes basic materials, components, subassemblies and finished products, and distribution through various channels to the end customer.It also crosses traditional functional organization lines such as procurement, manufacturing, distribution, marketing & sales, and research & development.To win in the new environment, supply chains need continuous improvement. With this regard,Discuss in detail, the fundamental methodologies used to measure the supply chain performance.
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- Discuss the importance of managing a supply chain?arrow_forwardMattress Wholesalers, Inc. is constantly trying to reduce inventory in its supply chain. Last year, cost of goods sold was $7.52 million and inventory was $1.47 million. This year, costs of goods sold is $8.59 million and inventory investment is $1.57 million. a) What was its weeks of supply last year? (round your response to two decimal places).arrow_forwardSupply chain management is less about managing the physical movement of goods and more about managing information. Discuss the implications of this statement.arrow_forward
- Use a company that produces or delivers a service familiar to you. Using the SCOR five step model, describe (as good as you can) an effective supply chain model for your organization.arrow_forwardWhat are the Core Competencies and Competitive Advantage of a supply chain organization?arrow_forwardWhat are the three key areas in which an efficient supply chain is created?arrow_forward
- Why does a buying firm want to be perceived by a supplier as a good customer? Provide specific examples of what a firm must do to be a good supply chain customer.arrow_forwardSupply chain management is the management of the flow of goods and services between businesses as well as locations and includes the movement and storage of materials, inventory, and finished goods from their origin to their destination. It also involves the streamlining of the business’s activities in order to maximize customer value and gain a competitive advantage. Given this definition and explanation, describe what the supply chain of your organization looks like. How does your understanding of, as well as the physical mapping of your supply chain,help you to gain the knowledge necessary to maximize your customer value and gain a competitive advantage within your industry?arrow_forwardExplain the importance of managing a supply chain ?arrow_forward
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