Supply Chain Management

UNIT 4
 Features Of SCM

timely delivery, quality products & excellent service.

 Objectives of SCM

Collaboration & Relationship Building: SCM promotes collaboration & strong

relationship among supply chain partners to foster trust, information sharing & joint
problem solving
Conceptual Models Of SCM
Push Based Model

warehouse
Types Of SCM
Factors Influencing SCM
Limitations of SCM
 Process Of Supply Chain

Customer Service Providing support & addressing customer needs.

Performance measurement in SCM
Objectives or Reasons of Performance
Management in SCM
Techniques of Measuring Supply Chain
Performance
Reverse Supply Chain
Process Of SCM
Global Supply Chain
Example of Global supply chain
Importance Of International Supply Chain
Logistics Management
 Importance Of Logistics

Smooth information sharing and decision making.

Scope (Components) Of Logistics
Inbound & Outbound Logistics
Difference B/W Logistics & SCM
Bullwhip Effect in SCM
Real Life Example of the Bullwhip Effect
Methods to control the bullwhip effect
Lean Manufacturing
Real Life Example of Lean Manufacturing
Tools & Techniques Used in Lean
Manufacturing
Advantages & Disadvantages of Lean
Production
Agile Manufacturing System
Example of Agile Manufacturing System
Advantages & Disadvantages of Agile
Manufacturing System
Difference B/W Lean Manufacturing & AMS
IT Based SCM / ICT in SCM
IT Solutions for SCM / Software used in
SCM
Demand Forecasting
Example of Demand Forecasting
Importance of Demand Forecasting
Qualitative Forecasting
 Qualitative Forecasting Methods
• Delphi method- The Delphi method involves questioning a panel of
experts individually to collect their opinions.
• Jury of executive opinion- This approach relies on judgments from experts
in sales, finance, purchasing, administration or production teams.
• Market research- Market research evaluates the success of a company's
services or products by introducing them to potential customers and
recording details about how they react.
• Consumer surveys- Consumer surveys ask customers of a business about
their experience as a consumer.
• Sales force polling- Sales force polling involves speaking with sales staff
who work closely with customers and might have thorough information
about their satisfaction and experiences with the company.
Quantitative Forecasting Methods
Quantitative Forecasting
Difference B/W Qualitative & Quantitative Forecasting Method:

Example Forecasting sales based on Determining market trends based

historical data on expert opinions