As with several sound concepts, applying cost-to-serve strategies has proven to be tough in practice, and in many instances, a total failure. It’s not the concept that’s at fault, but the practical difficulties associated with collecting and assimilating ...
Designing a supply chain network to optimize profit is not simple. There are many complex interactions to consider. These include tradeoffs between: Price and quality Order quantity and discount Lead time and offshore sourcing Service levels and cost In ...
As we enter 2021, an overriding concern shared by supply chain managers is how to minimize supply chain disruption. This follows the unprecedented chaos caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the IMF, worldwide GDP in 2020 declined by 4.4% and, in ...
Supply chain segmentation refers to a process where suppliers and customers are segmented into groups depending upon certain factors. Such segmentation allows supply chain management to allocate resources appropriately so the needs of different supply ...