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    This document discusses the distribution centers and supply chain of a large retailer. It notes that the retailer uses different types of distribution centers for various product categories. It focuses on local procurement and maintains satisfactory supplier relationships by paying suppliers within 3-7 days. The retailer also uses an automated distribution system and opened a global procurement center in Shanghai to reduce costs and buy merchandise. It ensures quality, monitors production costs and lead times, and packages products according to market demands. The retailer shares sales data with suppliers and uses collaborative planning to maintain low prices through its computerized inventory system.

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    SUMANJIT MOHANTA R20145006 (Mulshi)

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    Sumanjit Mohanta
    This document discusses the distribution centers and supply chain of a large retailer. It notes that the retailer uses different types of distribution centers for various product categories. It focuses on local procurement and maintains satisfactory supplier relationships by paying suppliers within 3-7 days. The retailer also uses an automated distribution system and opened a global procurement center in Shanghai to reduce costs and buy merchandise. It ensures quality, monitors production costs and lead times, and packages products according to market demands. The retailer shares sales data with suppliers and uses collaborative planning to maintain low prices through its computerized inventory system.

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    SUMANJIT MOHANTA R20145006(Mulshi)

    Information System ,Supply Chain &


    Logistics

    Different types of distribution centers include:


    food, non-food, Sams club, apparel, imported
    products, and return products

    Centralized purchasing and distribution

    Focused in increasing local procurement

    Satisfactory supplier relationship by


    paying in 3-7 days

    Information System
    Highly automated distribution system
    reducing shipping cost.

    2001 introduced new payment scheme for


    longer relationship with them

    Opened global procurement centre at


    shanghai to buy merchandise

    4 DC for necessary logistics support,


    more DCs later to cater demand.

    Regularly check for Quality, production


    costs & Lead time

    Packaging of products and necessities as


    per the markets demand (china)

    Sharing Sales Data With Suppliers


    - Key to Low-Price Leadership which
    Implemented a Collaborative Planning,
    Forecasting and Replenishment.
    Computerized

    inventory system- speeds


    up the checkout & reordering of stocks .

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