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Supply Chain Management Fundamentals

Program Objectives
By the end of this program, participants will be able to develop a clear understanding on:  Supply chain management as a concept  Globalization and its impact on supply chain management  Corporate Strategy and Supply Chain Strategy and the need to align the two strategies  Strategic importance of customer focus and the demand-driven supply chain  Risk management strategies that focus on security and continuity of operations  Use of corporate and supply chain strategy to drive supply chain decision making

Learning Objectives (continued)


 Principles underlying successful management of people in the supply chain  Use of metrics to guide supply chain management  Financial impact of supply chain management decisions on costs and profits  Impact of Security and Compliance issues on supply chains  Concept and purpose of continuous improvement  Benefits of benchmarking to improve supply chains  Continuous Improvement Strategies for Supply Chains  Role of demand planning in supply chain management

Learning Objectives (continued)


 Sources of Variability in demand  Supply chain dynamics, especially the bullwhip effect.  Forecasting process  Collaborations among supply chain partners to facilitate successful demand planning  Role of marketing in demand planning  Collaborative design for the supply chain and contribution of design to product cost and delivery cost  Levels of supplier involvement in product design  Role of modularity, mass customization, and design for remanufacture in the design of services

Learning Objectives (continued)


 Concepts, purposes and elements of Sales Plan, Sales and Operations Planning, and Production Plan  Steps to follow in creating a master production schedule  Concepts of Independent Demand and Dependent Demand  Purpose and elements of material requirements planning  Concept and Objectives of Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP)  Concept, benefits and elements of Inventory Management  Logistics as a concept and its relationship to supply chain strategy

Learning Objectives (continued)


 Various logistics components and functions o Warehousing o Value-Added Services o Transportation o Logistic Service Providers o Reverse Logistics  Current Trends in Indian & Global Logistics Industry

What is Supply Chain Strategy? Is there a need to align Corporate Strategy & Supply Chain Strategy?

How can we successfully manage people in the Supply Chain?

What is Supply Chain Management?

What is the role of metrics in supply chain management?

It is critical for you to understand these key concepts of Supply Chain Management Lets understand these concepts one by one

Introduction to Supply Chain Management

SCM is


According to the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), SCM encompasses the planning and management of all activities involved in sourcing, procurement, conversion and logistics management

It includes


It also includes the crucial components of coordination and collaboration with channel partners, which can be suppliers, intermediaries, third-party service providers and customers.

Now that we have defined what Supply Chain Management is Lets see how does a typical Supply Chain looks like

Identifying Supply Chains


Basic supply chain: three entities Supplier
Raw materials Components Services Energy

Producer
Products Power Professional services Government services Educational services

Customer
Retailer Wholesaler Distributor End user

Identifying Supply Chains


Manufacturing supply chain model
Information flow Tier 2 materials supplier Tier 1 materials supplier Distributor Customer Tier 2 service supplier Tier 1 materials supplier Manufacturer Customer Tier 2 materials supplier Distributor Tier 1 service supplier Primary product flow Primary cash flow Customer

Customer

Tier 2 materials supplier

Tier 2 service supplier

Identifying Supply Chains


Services also have supply chains
Fuel supplies Other utilities

Electric backup power Electric transformers Facility maintenance Programming services Janitorial services Electric Power Utility

Home customers

Commercial customers

After having looked at various types of supply chains Lets now identify key supply chain processes and see how a supply chain evolves

Key Supply Chain Management Processes


Functions in a company that add value to goods or services Value chain Functions in a company that add value to goods or services

Value stream Processes that create, produce, and deliver a product or service Entities, functions within entities, and processes

Supply chain

Key Supply Chain Management Processes


SCOR SC reference model
Plan

Plan

Plan

Deliver Return

Source Return

Make

Deliver Return

Source

Make

Deliver Return

Source Return

Source Return

Make

Deliver
Return

Suppliers Supplier

Supplier Internal or External

Return

Customer Internal or External

Customers Customer

Your Company

Source: Adapted from Supply-Chain Council (SCC)

Key Supply Chain Management Processes


Five SCOR processes
Plan Demand/Supply Planning and Management Sourcing Stocked, Make-to-Order, and Engineer-to-Order Product Make-to-Stock, Make-to-Order, and Engineer-to-Order Product Execution Order, Warehouse, Transportation, and Installation Management for Stocked, Make-to-Order, and Engineerto-Order Product Return of Raw Materials and Receipt of Returns of Finished Goods

Source Make Deliver

Return

Evolution of Supply Chain Management


Two types of supply chain management
Vertical Integration
Degree to which a firm directly controls multiple links in the supply chain from raw material extraction to retail sales

Lateral (Horizontal) Integration


Coordinated management of separately owned links in the supply chain; outsourcing
Production Components Products Services Distribution Retail sales

Retail sales

Raw materials extraction

Distribution

Production components/ products/services Raw materials extraction

Evolution of Supply Chain Management


Stages of SCM Evolution
1: Multiple Dysfunction
 Impulsive activity  Pep talks, threats  No teamwork  Little information exchange

2: Semifunctional Enterprise
 Mostly manual ops  Inventory reduction in owned facilities  New low-price purchasing strategies  Some hard-skills training, job enhancement  Enhanced marketing and forecasting  No coordination of initiatives

3: Integrated Enterprise
 New focus on process  Internal process integration  MRP/ERP  Intranets, etc., across functions  Design teams  Enhanced warehousing, logistics, forecasting, etc.

4: Extended Enterprise
 Process integration across entity boundaries  Eventual electronic information connections among multiple partners  ERP-to-ERP links  E-commerce  Supply chain vs. supply chain competition

Evolution of Supply Chain Management


Stage 3: Integrated Enterprise
ERP
Suppliers Suppliers Suppliers Purchasing Logistics Production control R&D Marketing/ Distribution sales Customers Customers Customers

Materials/products/ services

Payments

Evolution of Supply Chain Management


Stage 4: Extended Enterprise
Networked information flow

Suppliers suppliers

Suppliers

Internal chain

Customers

Customers customers

Materials/products/ services

Payments

Creating Value through SC Management


Customer value
Quality Affordability Availability Service Environmental Impact

Most resources are invested in creating the value of greatest importance to the market.

What is Globalization?

Globalization is a process of interaction and integration among the people, companies, and governments of different nations, a process driven by international trade and investment and aided by information technology.

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What is the impact of Globalization on SCM?

The globalization of business is the best thing to happen to supply chain management (SCM) in the last 30 years. Driven by overwhelming market forces, globalization has forced countries and companies to become more efficient, creating the infrastructure and competitive advantage necessary to survive.

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Impact of Globalization on SC Management


10 keys to Global SCM Success
         

Delivered cost Logistics automation End-to-end visibility Supplier portals and advance notice Total ID and regulatory compliance Transportation flexibility Variability management Integrated workflows Integrated planning and execution Financial SCM

Globalization has indeed changed the scenario for Supply Chains Lets now look at what is Corporate Strategy and Supply Chain Strategy, the importance of aligning the two, and need to alter these

Supply Chain Management Strategy


Supply chain strategy = Corporate strategy
S2 S1 Nucleus firm C1 C2  How does your corporate strategy relate to supply chain strategy?  Are corporate and supply chain strategies aligned?  When is the right time for a change in strategy? The power of strategic thinking: It can be a little bit like magic.  How do you develop strategic collaborations?  What is your strategy for managing risks?

Corporate Strategy
Strategy: Demand-Driven Enterprise
Problem: Bullwhip Effect
Demand variability among end users increases at each stage in the chain because of inherent inaccuracies in each firms demand forecasts.

Solution: Substitute real information for forecasts.


Trust and collaboration among supply chain partners. Access to real demand data shared along the supply chain. Agility to respond to variability in the flow of orders. Pull! Dont push.

Corporate Strategy
Strategy: Number of Supply Chains
Suppliers Nucleus Firm Customers Functional products Innovative products

Supply chains for functional products need High average utilization rate Minimal inventory with high turns Short lead time Suppliers offering cost, quality Products with maximum performance, minimal cost.

Supply chains for innovative products need Buffer capacity (safety stock) Aggressive reduction of lead times Suppliers chosen for speed, flexibility, quality (less emphasis on cost) Modular design with postponement of differentiation.

Corporate Strategy
Supply chain versus supply chain
Scenario One Competition between groups of companies in completely distinct networks Scenario Two Competition between individual companies with different SCM capabilities Scenario Three Competition between channel masters with power to determine nature of supply network

Corporate Strategy
Building blocks of collaborative relationships
Information exchange and connectivity Deterrents to improper behavior Network-wide focus Network-wide visibility of inventory Trust-building processes Incentives to collaborate Sharing of knowledge, not only data Varied partner commitment types Collective management of inventory Visible sharing of benefits, burdens Leaders with authority

Corporate Strategy
Management tasks

4 3 2 1

Stay involved after completing the design

Design contracts and a process for resolving conflicts

Define roles for each partner, avoiding redundancy

Designate relationship goals and steps to achieve them

Corporate Strategy
Barriers to collaboration
Sub-Optimization Each partner working for its own benefit, not the chains Misaligned Incentives Example: sales bonuses not based upon results at end-user level Working with Competitors Failure to treat competitor partners with caution Weak partner bottlenecks Limits imposed by slowest, least sophisticated partner

Corporate Strategy
Barriers to collaboration (continued)
Technology Barriers Incompatible ERP software, etc. Power-based relationships Rebellion of weaker partners against aggressive nucleus firm Underestimated benefits Example: measuring efficiency gains rather than focusing on ROI Culture conflicts Inability to see value of other ways of doing business

Aligning SC Strategy with Corporate Strategy Strategic Planning

Supply Chain Goal

Aligning SC Strategy with Corporate Strategy


Strategic Planning: Organizational Design
Stage of Evolution
Stage I

Design Characteristics
Ad hoc decisions, poorly planned meetings, little or no training, etc. Functional organization with each function in its own silo making

Stage II

separate decisions; possible automation, job enrichment, soft skill training Cross-functional teams focused on business wide process

Organizational Design Supply Chain Processes Systems and Technology People Supply Chain Metrics

Stage III

improvement; team training; cross-functional communication, automation Cross-company partnerships among process-oriented, integrated partners; global sourcing; executive-level direction

Stage IV

Aligning SC Strategy with Corporate Strategy


Strategic Planning: Supply Chain Processes
 Supplier relationship management  Customer relationship management  Customer service management  Finance management  Manufacturing/production management  Order fulfillment management  Returns management  Other
Organizational Design Supply Chain Processes Systems and Technology People Supply Chain Metrics

Aligning SC Strategy with Corporate Strategy


Strategic Planning: People
 Educated in Supply chain thinking  Hired, trained, or borrowed from other functions  Knowledgeable in matters beyond one functional

area
 Working in teams with a cost management

Organizational Design Supply Chain Processes Systems and Technology People Supply Chain Metrics

specialist
 Managed diplomatically  Hired by HR with understanding of SC issues  Championed by executive

Aligning SC Strategy with Corporate Strategy


Strategic Planning: Supply Chain Metrics
 Current performance comparisons: o Past performance o Desired performance o Competitors performance o Industry average performance o World-class or best-in-class  Checklist comparisons
Organizational Design Supply Chain Processes Systems and Technology People Supply Chain Metrics

Competitive Priorities and Future Direction


Five Vs of SCM
Visibility Velocity Variability Variety Volume

Manage to Increase

Manage to Decrease

Manage to Match Demand

We have seen how we can strategically plan for organizational design, processes, people and metrics to align these with our SC strategy Lets now have a look on risk management strategies that focus on security and continuity of operations

SC Risk Management Strategies


Risks Transportation failures Supplier failures Climate change, weather Licensing and Regulation issues Supply quality Risk Management Strategies Redundant vehicles, modes, operators, etc. Multiple suppliers Contingency planning (alternate sites, etc.), insurance Up-front and continuing research, good legal advice, compliance Careful supplier selection and monitoring; beware the low bid for crucial components Service, product innovation, customer communication, constant prospecting Insurance, security precautions, knowledge of likely risks, patent protection, etc.

Loss of customers

Theft and vandalism

SC Risk Management Strategies


Risk prevention
Assess Risks Balance risk Management and Cost
Balance Invest in supply chain flexibility Have contingency plans Be insured Invest in security

Prepare for Disruption


Prepare Do contingency planning. Go beyond extra supply. Know best practices. Plan for supplier loss. Test and train. Maintain information flow. Consider RFID, GPS, etc.

Share risks among Supply Chain Partners


Share Work with partners Ensure reliable roles Coordinate response to crisis or problems

Assess Transportation failures Supplier failures Climate, weather Licensing, regulations Supply quality, liability Lost customers Theft, vandalism, etc.

Having looked at Risk Management Strategies to Improve Supply Chains Lets now see how we can use corporate and supply chain management strategies to drive supply chain decision making

Using Corporate/SC Strategies to Set Priorities/ Make Decisions

Supply chain strategy Decisions about Corporate strategy

Customers & Markets Technology Process Make-or-buy

Using Corporate/SC Strategies to Set Priorities/ Make Decisions


Corporate strategy Supply chain strategy

Make-or-buy Decision Issues


Is the activity a core competency? What are the consequences of losing skills or knowledge? What is the landed cost?

Using Corporate/SC Strategies to Set Priorities/ Make Decisions

Elements of Supply Chain Management


Network Planning Inventory Control Supply Contracts Outsourcing and Procurement Strategies Product Design IT & Decision Support Systems Customer Value

SCM

We have seen how corporate and supply chain strategy drives supply chain decision making Lets now have a understand the sue of metrics to guide supply chain management

Supply Chain Performance Metrics


 Wont achieve what cant be measured  Cant measure all possible objectives  Choose reasonable number of KPIs  Consider balanced Scorecard and SCOR KPIs

Supply Chain Performance Metrics


Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)*
KPIs for Product Introductions Internal failure rate External failure rate Introduction lead time KPIs for Merchandizing Products Market share Volume growth Total SC inventory turns (across chain) KPIs for Replenishment Order fill rate On-time delivery Order fulfillment lead time

*Apply KPIs only to processes and activities based on corporate and supply chain strategies.

Supply Chain Performance Metrics


Balanced scorecard
Customer Perspective  On-time delivery, satisfaction, etc.  Measure current performance  Can predict future prospects
Customer Perspective Goals Measures

Financial Perspective  Traditional  Cash-to-cash, ROI, etc.  Retrospective only  Must always be present
Financial Perspective Goals Measures

Business Process Perspective  Prospecting calls, productivity, etc.  Also flexibility, waste reduction, other SC goals
Business Process Perspective Goals Measures

Innovation & Learning Perspective  Formal staff training, management training, etc.  Product or process innovations
Innovation & Learning Perspective Goals

-Measures

Supply Chain Performance Metrics


Level 1 SCOR metrics  Supply Chain Council (SCC) model  Primary, high-level measures, not tied to plan, source, make, deliver, return processes  Cross-industry standard for SCM  Formulas included for each attribute  Dozens of firms contribute to metrics

Supply Chain Performance Metrics


SCOR metrics and Performance Attributes
Performance Attribute
Supply Chain Reliability

Performance Attribute Definition


SC performance in delivering correct product to correct place at correct time in correct condition and packaging in correct quantity with correct documentation to correct customer Speed at which SC provides products to customer

Level 1 Metric
Perfect order fulfillment

Supply Chain Responsiveness

Order fulfillment cycle time Upside SC flexibility & adaptability Downside SC adaptability SC management cost Cost of goods sold Cash-to-cash cycle time Return on SC fixed assets

Supply Chain Flexibility

Agility of SC in responding to marketplace changes to gain or maintain competitive advantage

Supply Chain Costs Supply Chain Asset Management

Costs associated with operating the supply chain

Effectiveness of organization in managing assets to support demand satisfaction, including management of all assets: fixed and working capital

Supply Chain Performance Metrics


Supply Chain Reliability
SCOR Level 1 Metric Perfect order fulfillment Definition Percentage of orders meeting delivery performance with complete and accurate documentation and no delivery damage Calculation

Total Perfect Orders Total Number of Orders

Supply Chain Performance Metrics


Supply chain responsiveness
SCOR Level 1 Metric Average Order Fulfillment Cycle Time Definition Average speed at which the supply chain delivers products to customers Calculation Sum of Actual Cycle Times for All Orders Delivered Total Number of Orders Delivered

Supply Chain Performance Metrics


Supply Chain Flexibility
SCOR Level 1 Metric
Upside SC Flexibility

Definition
Number of days an organization requires to achieve an unplanned sustainable 20% increase in quantities delivered

Calculation
Least amount of time required to achieve the increase considering source, make, and deliver components Largest sustainable quantity increase considering source, make, and deliver components Largest sustainable quantity decrease considering source, make, and deliver components

Upside SC Adaptability

Amount of increased production an organization can achieve and sustain in 30 days

Downside SC Reduction in quantities ordered sustainable at 30 days prior to delivery Adaptability


with no inventory/penalties

Supply Chain Performance Metrics


Supply Chain Costs
SCOR Level 1 Metric Supply chain Management Cost (SCMC) Cost of Goods sold (COGS) Definition Calculation

All direct and indirect expenses Cost Cost to Cost to Cost to + + + associated with operating to Source Deliver Return SCOR business processes Plan across the supply chain Supply chain expenses not measured in supply chain management costs Cost of Goods Sold = Direct Material + Direct Labor + Overhead

Supply Chain Performance Metrics


Supply chain asset management
SCOR Level 1 Metric Cash-to-cash cycle time Definition
Time required for an investment in raw materials to flow back in an organization

Calculation

Inventory Days of Supply + Days of Sales Outstanding Days of Payables Outstanding

Return on supply chain fixed assets

Return an organization receives on capital invested in supply chain fixed assets used in plan, source, make, deliver, and return activities

Supply Chain Revenue COGS Supply Chain Management Costs Supply Chain Fixed Assets

We have seen how we can measure the cost, asset management capabilities, flexibility, responsiveness and reliability of supply chains Lets now see the financial impact of supply chain management decisions on cost and profits

Managing the SC for Financial Performance


Taxes and the supply chain
 Tax savings  Procurement  Logistics networks  Information technology

We now know about the various concepts of supply chain management including the management of financial performance Lets see what kind of leadership and management is required for managing supply chains effectively

Managing and Leading People in the SC


Extended Enterprise

S2

S1

C1

C2

Management by supply chain professionals who See linked processes

Integrated nucleus firm with crossfunctional teams

Can manage critical relationships Understand the business model Decide based on analysis, fact Have cost management ability Understand e-business systems

Managing and Leading People in the SC


Leadership and Management
Leader  Exists outside organizational chart  May or may not be a good manager  Knows what to do in a crisis  Attracts followers to help solve problems  Inspires great accomplishments  Has a vision for his or her organization VS. Manager  Develops objectives in line with organizational strategies  Hires acceptable employees  Communicates responsibilities clearly  Solves problems  Counsels employees  Promotes needs of employees to management  Interacts with other departments  May or may not be a leader

Now, we are aware of the competencies required for managing and leading supply chains effectively Lets also study the impact of security and compliance issues on the supply chains

Security and Compliance Issues


Security issues
 Container security  Facility access  Info systems access  ID systems  Global terror protection

Security and Compliance Issues


C-TPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism)
     Voluntary partnership of business and government Available to importers, brokers, warehouse operators, manufacturers Focus on self-assessment Guidelines provided for security procedures, training, access controls, etc. Benefits include Free inspections Account manager Access to membership list Special account processes Self-policing rather than customs verification.

Security and Compliance Issues


Financial Reporting
Compliance Issues
Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)2002: Focuses on corporate governance with the goal of protecting investors by adding to the scope of disclosures already required by U.S. securities laws and requiring segregation of duties. Section 401: Applies to all publicly traded companies. Requires disclosure of certain off-balance-sheet transactions and other relationships that affect a firms financial condition and operations such as service contracts and VMI arrangements. Section 404: Requires annual reports to include internal control report that states managements internal controls for financial reporting and contains assessment of the effectiveness of these controls. Benefits of compliance with SOX: Encourages a more competitive supply chain and enhances both investor and market confidence.

Security and Compliance Issues


Sustainability
Compliance Issues
Material content reporting: Regulates handling of hazardous materials and encourages more thorough documentation and disclosure of potentially problematic trade goods. Independent green initiatives: Encourages reuse, recycling, and recovery of industrial materials and responsible handling of end-of-life products. U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations: Require more thorough documentation of the chain of custody of drugs as they move from company to company, including distribution centers and carriers. Packaging: Encourages global solutions to issues related to wooden shipping pallets such as harboring harmful insects, use of hazardous sterilization chemicals, and contributions to the waste stream.

We are now aware about the impact of significant regulations on supply chains Lets now understand the concept of continuous improvement and how it can be used as a SCM Strategy

Continuous Improvement

Processoriented

Top-down direction

Neverending

Total Quality

Bottom-up implementation

Small steps

Root causes

Continuous Improvement
Continuous improvement model 1 2 3 4 Process analysis Process assessment Project planning Implementation and change management

Visibility and Analysis


Visibility and analysis
You cant fix what you cant see.
Shared customer data

Shared supplier data

Facts Are Your Friends

Visibility and Analysis


Process analysis
Customer needs item Customer in system? Enter order Order block (auto) Shipment Needed? Yes Create shipment

Yes

No Order Fulfillment Process Map Create master data

No

Perform goods issue

Create invoice

Order fulfilled

Visibility and Analysis


Identify the pattern Control chart
Makes variance visible Contains samples from sequences Reveals spikes indicating defects UCL CL LCL Time

Defect measurement
Straightforward counting of defects Customer defines defect Customer complaints Focus groups

Visibility and Analysis


Finding root causes
Methods
Pareto diagrams Cause-and-effect diagrams Root cause analysis 15
Finish Weight

Occurrence %

80

Pareto diagram

4
Shape

1 Etc.

Attribute Cause-andeffect diagram

We have looked at the Continuous Improvement Model as well how to increase visibility and analyze the root causes of problems in supply chains Lets now understand the concept and benefits of following benchmarking and continuous improvement strategies/ methods in SCM

Goals and Benchmarking


Benchmarking Definition: Setting goals by comparison to another entity or authoritative definition of excellence Competitive benchmarking Setting goals by reference to a competitor Best-in-class benchmarking Setting goals by reference to the best performer Process benchmarking Setting process goals by reference to an authoritative process description (e.g., Oliver Wight checklist)

Continuous Improvement Methods


Five-phase six-sigma process D Define the problem M Measure existing performance; record information about underlying causes A Analyze information to determine root causes of problem I Improve process by effecting solutions to problem C Control process until solutions become ingrained

Continuous Improvement Methods


Just-in-Time (JIT) JIT principles
Eliminate waste Eliminate variability Pull, dont push (Kanban) Strive for continuous improvement

JIT benefits
Cycle time reduction Inventory reduction Labor cost reduction Quality cost reduction Material cost reduction Improved vendor relationships

Continuous Improvement Methods


Lean supply chain thinking Lean objectives
Eliminate waste in value streams. Meet customer demand. Increase velocity. Reduce need for working capital. Increase inventory turns. Gain market share. Increase profitability. Develop the workforce. Produce perfect quality. Kaizen event (blitz) Value stream mapping House of Toyota

Lean principles

Implementation and Change Management


When implementing improvements  Choose KPIs (workable number) and set baselines; use all four quadrants of BSC  Have master plan and project plans  Communicate plans to all participants  Conduct a pilot to build confidence  Address change management issues  Monitor and adjust

Topic Review
 Key supply chain management processes  Creating value through supply chain management  Impact of globalization on supply chain management  Aligning supply chain strategy with corporate strategy  Competitive priorities and future direction  Using ERP to align operations with strategy  Supply chain risk management strategies  Using corporate and supply chain strategies to set priorities and make decisions  Elements of supply chain management

Topic Review
 Supply chain performance metrics  Managing the supply chain for financial performance  Managing and leading people in the supply chain  Synchronization and key success factors  Security and compliance issues  Visibility and analysis  Goals and benchmarking  Continuous improvement methods  Implementation and change management

We have looked at the strategies for improving supply chains Lets now understand the role of Demand Planning in SCM

Demand Planning An Overview


Demand: components
 Trend: Linear, geometric, exponential  Seasonality: Holidays, weather  Random variation: Data fluctuation caused by random occurrences  Cycle: Increases/decreases in economy
Random variation Cycle Trend

Demand

Seasonality

Demand Planning An Overview


Aspects of Demand Planning
  What causes demand variability? How can supply chains reduce variability?  How can organizations improve demand forecasts (which are always wrong)?  How can supply chain partners collaborate on demand planning?  What is marketings role in demand planning?
Role of marketing Demand variability

Partner collaboration

Reduce variability

Improve forecasts

We had an overview of Demand Planning Lets now look at the sources of variability in Demand

Supply Chain Dynamics


Causes of the Bullwhip Effect
o Forecast errors o Lead times o Order batching o Price fluctuations o Rationing and shortage gaming
Minimum demand
Customer Retail orders orders Distributor And so on up orders the chain

Maximum demand

Supply Chain Dynamics


Countermeasures to tame the bullwhip effect
Avoid multiple forecasts. Reduce lead times. Reduce batched order sizes. Keep pricing stable. Prevent shortage gaming. Postponement.
Minimum demand
Customer orders Retail orders Distributor orders And so on up the chain

Maximum demand

We have understood the sources of variability in demand and looked at supply chain dynamics Lets now learn about the Demand Forecasting process

Forecasting
Principles of forecasting
Forecasts are Necessary (sometimes) Wrong (almost always, and they should include an estimate of error) More accurate for product groups than for individual items More accurate for near term than for long term Not appropriate for dependent demand items.
Forecast Actual Monthly Demand

Forecasting
Qualitative approaches to forecasting demand
Personal insight Sales force estimate Management estimate Market research Delphi method Estimate made by one person with special experience, knowledge, or seniority Estimate given by entire sales force, to cover all customer types and to capitalize on market insights; may be overly optimistic Combined expertise of management; includes pyramid forecasting and historical analogy Systematic gathering and analysis of data about potential markets, sales, consumer attitudes, etc. Anonymous, repeated responses to questionnaires and comments by selected experts

When to use qualitative forecasting methods: For new products When hard data are lacking As a check on quantitative forecasts

Forecasting Quantitative approaches to forecasting demand


Intrinsic
Based upon time series data from past performance of product. Generally show variability from Steady trends Seasonality (not just seasons) Cycleslong-term ups and downs Chancerandom movement.

Extrinsic
Based upon factors related to demand for product, such as Impact of housing starts on furniture sales Impact of population aging on demand for medication, assisted living, etc.

Forecasting
 Intrinsic forecasting methods compared
Jan Actual demand Naive forecast 3-month moving average Weighted moving average Exponential smoothing 1,000 Feb Mar Apr 975 975 May Actual demand Naive forecast Moving average Weighted moving average Exponential smoothing
(Previous months demand) (Average of previous 3 months)
(975 + 1,125 + 950) 3 = 1,016.67 (1,017)

Method/Calculation

950 1,125 1,000

950 1,125

1,025

1,017

1,046

1,021

(Weighted average of previous 3 months)


(3 x 975 + 2 x 1,125 + 1 x 950) (3 + 2 + 1) = 1,020.83

1,040* 1,027
*Previously calculated forecast

Prev. forecast + Constant** v Prev. forecast error:


1,040 + 0.2 (975 1,040) = 1,027

**Constant = 0.2

Forecasting Seasonal index (by month)


Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul-Dec Sales (Demand) 2006 Seasonal Avg. Demand 20042006 2005 2004 1,260 1,233 1,082 955 942 975 1,036 (v 6) 12,663 1,055
(12,663 12)

Deseasonalized Avg. Monthly Demand 1,055 1,055 1,055 1,055 1,055 1,055 1,055

Average January demand = 119 % of monthly average demand Seasonal

Index 1.19 1.17 1.03 0.91 0.89 0.92 0.98

1,260 1,250 1,270 1,325 1,250 1,125 1,005 1,115 1,125 975 950 1,000 950 940 950 940 935 975 983

1,083 1,042

Total Avg. Annual Demand = Avg. Monthly Demand =

Forecasting
Mean absolute deviation (MAD) with smoothing
Month May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Demand 4 3 2 5 10 15 25 32 Exponential Forecast with .4 Smoothing 14.00 10.00 7.20 5.12 5.07 7.04 10.22 16.13 Error (Deviation) 10.00 (4 14) 7.00 (3 10) 5.20 (2 7.2) 0.12 (5 5.12) +4.93 (10 5.07) +7.96 (15 7.04) +14.78 (25 10.22) +15.87 (32 16.13) Absolute Deviation 10 7 5.2 .12 4.93 7.96 14.78 15.87 65.86 (65.86 / 8 = 8.23)

NOTE: Absolute deviation measures the size of the errornot the directionand therefore has no +/ sign. WMAPE is replacing MAD in many organizations.
8.23

Total Deviation Mean Absolute Deviation (MAD)

Forecasting
Standard deviation

Another way to calculate forecast error:


Standard deviation (approximate) = MAD v 1.25

This calculation is commonly provided in most software programs.

Forecasting
Extrinsic forecasting techniques
Extrinsic forecasts are based upon factors related to demand for a product or service, such as leading or lagging economic indicators. Abstract Business Cycle Graph

Leading indicators are longterm cyclical trends such as


Housing starts Construction contract awards Automobile production Farm income Steel production Gross national income.

Forecasting
Service sector forecasting

Service businesses, such as restaurants, may track seasonal demand in units as short as minutes.
20% Percentage 15% of sales by hour of day 10% 5% Lunchtime Dinnertime

Some restaurant variables


Workers per shift Registers in operation Number of available tables Space requirements (diners, queues, wait staff, kitchen staff, other workers) Amount and types of foods

11-12 12-1 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 5-6 6-7 7-8 8-9 9-10 Hour of day

We have a clear understanding on Demand Forecasting Process Lets now look at various collaborations among supply chain partners to facilitate successful Demand Planning

Types of Collaboration Information sharing (quick response program, or QRP) Retailer provides POS data to supplier. Customer (retailer) enters orders. Supplier synchronizes supply with demand but may still do own forecasting.

Types of Collaboration Continuous replenishment (CR) Retailer provides POS data to supplier. Supplier and customer collaborate on ship dates. Forecasts become more accurate, resulting in reduced inventory.

Types of Collaboration Vendor-managed inventory (VMI)


Traditional Relationship
Customer Role Buy goods from supplier. Base orders on forecasts. Stock shelves, design displays, manage storage, determine replenishment. Supplier Role Sell to customer. Base forecasts and inventory on order history. Provide logistical support. Provide location. Handle sales. Participate in joint forecasting. Manage relationship. Provide logistical support. Consign goods at customer location (sometimes retaining ownership). Determine display and storage. Provide storage units (e.g., bins). Determine replenishment schedule. Maintain inventory records. Handle delivery, receiving, stocking, counting.

Vendor-Managed Inventory

Types of Collaboration
Measuring VMI success

Reduced or eliminated bullwhip effect?

Measurable VMI Benefits

Reduced inventory costs for the overall supply chain? Better on-time delivery percentage? Reduced or eliminated stockouts? Shorter lead time for deliveries? Increased inventory turns?

What is CPFR?

While we are talking about various types of collaborations among supply chain partners, CPFR is one of the types to facilitate Demand Planning. Its full form is Collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment

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Types of Collaboration - CPFR


Manufacturer Tasks
Account Planning Market Planning

Collaboration Tasks Strategy & Planning


Collaboration Arrangement Joint Business Plan Sales Forecasting Order Planning/Forecasting

Retailer Tasks
Vendor Management Category Management POS Forecasting Replenishment Planning

Demand & Supply Management


Market Data Analysis Demand Planning

Execution
Production & Supply Planning Logistics/Distribution Execution Monitoring Customer Scorecard Order Generation Order Fulfillment Buying/Re-buying Logistics/Distribution Store Execution Supplier Scorecard

Analysis
Exception Management Performance Assessment

Types of Collaboration

CPFR scenarios
Retail Event Collaboration
Planning and executing promotions, handling exceptions, evaluating performance for continuous improvement

DC Replenishment Collaboration
Joint order commitments, collaborative forecasting, joint order issuing, mutual order support to enhance VMI

Store Replenishment Collaboration


Trading partner collaboration on POS forecasts, store clustering, replenishment parameters, presentation stock, assortment optimization

Collaborative Assortment Planning


Joint forecasting of industry trends, consumer tastes, macroeconomic conditions using assortment plans with graphics, purchase orders with style, color, size, etc.

Types of Collaboration
CPFR Benefits*
Increased sales Faster turns Improved inventory control Cost savings Improved in-stock and on-shelf Lower logistics costs

CPFR Challenges
Increased costs Resistance to data sharing Difficulties in bridging internal functions May be more difficult than collaboration among firms Hard for retailers to establish supplier-specific teams

*Studies by Kurt Salmon Associates and AMR. See www.vics.org for details.

We have a clear understanding on Demand Forecasting Process Lets now understand the role of marketing in Demand Planning

Role of Marketing in Demand Planning


Market Research Product Introductions Product Management
Continuing research Upgrading designs Altering strategy Managing end of life cycle

Finding markets Educating customers and SC Analyzing markets partners Refining product Pricing design Placement Packaging Branding

Role of Marketing in Demand Planning


On supply What raw materials? How to source materials? On manufacture and assembly How many components? How hard to assemble and when? How difficult to make? On logistics

Impact of product design choices


On sale, service, use, returns, etc. How reliable, easy to use, easy to service, easy to recycle or reuse? How easy or hard and how costly to How costly transport and machines, warehouse? labor, etc.?

Reverse product flow (reverse logistics)

S3

S2

S1

Plant

C1

C2

C3

Flow of materials, components, products

The Role of Marketing in Demand Planning is clear to us. Lets now look at Collaborative Design for the Supply Chains, the contribution of design to product cost and the delivery cost and the levels of supplier involvement

Collaborative Product Design for the SC


Evolution of design for the supply chain
Traditional Design Sequential (first blueprint, then manufacture, then logistics, etc.) No crossfunctional collaboration No supplier involvement Informal Collaboration Informal consultation with suppliers No formal collaboration teams, meetings, etc. Formal Collaboration Cross-functional design teams Formal collaboration among supply chain partners Supplier Design Product design by supplier based on general specifications from buyer

Collaborative Product Design for the SC


Varieties of design collaboration
Concurrent engineering (CE) and design for manufacture (DFM) Design for logistics (DFL) Design for reverse logistics/ environment Postponement
Designers, manufacturing engineers, suppliers (and others) pool expertise to produce designs that are ready to build/assemble. Logistics specialists add expertise on ease of packing, shipping, storing, etc. Design teams consider how to handle products that need to be returned, repaired, replaced, or recycled; also wise energy use and mitigation of product hazards. Organization designs product and manufacturing process so that differentiation is delayed as long as possible.

Collaborative Product Design for the SC


Benefits of design collaboration
For supply For manufacture and assembly For logistics For sale, service, use, returns, etc.

Cost overruns reduced because of efficient manufacture Approaches to design improved with supplier expertise Satisfaction enhanced with marketing, customer input Efficient transport, warehousing enhanced by innovation Quality for price improves with supplier input
Reverse product flow (reverse logistics)

S3

S2

S1

Plant

C1

C2

C3

Flow of materials, components, products

Varieties of Product Design


Strategy
Component commonality

Definition
Replace similar parts with a single part.
Replace multiple bolt sizes with one size. Modular design (see next slide).

Tradeoffs
Benefits
Lower cost for bulk purchase of identical parts Production streamlining Simpler, cheaper storage

Risks
Cost of production modifications Loss of design flexibility Possible reduction of fit, finish

Varieties of Product Design


Strategy
Modular design

Definition
Design identical components for use in all products in a family. RAM modules for computers Interchangeable camera lenses Shoe laces College courses

Tradeoffs
Benefits
Lower design cost for product family Production streamlining Expanded customer base More efficient logistics

Risks
Higher cost per product (lower for family) Loss of design flexibility Possible reduction of fit, finish

Varieties of Product Design


Strategy
Universality (also called standardization)

Definition
Design one product for multiple markets. Can combine with modularity (one base product with modules to adapt to markets). One size fits all and unisex clothing Cars, trucks with option packages for different market segments

Tradeoffs
Benefits
Increased sales volume potential Reduced cost of design, production compared to market-specific products

Risks
Potential loss of sales in each particular market Less perceived quality, style compared to specialized products Loss of customer loyalty

Varieties of Product Design


Strategy
Mass customization (also called delayed differentiation)

Definition
Delay final assembly of components into final products to increase ability to customize to customer specifications (assumes modularity). Option packages on automobilesfor consumer selection HPs assembly of printers at distributor, not factory

Tradeoffs
Benefits
Economies of scale More efficient, expert workers doing assembly Increased sales volume (more markets or segments) Reduced inventory costs

Risks
Investment costs for new equipment, training, etc. Possible friction with distributors over added tasks

Varieties of Product Design


Strategy
Design for remanufacture

Definition
Products developed in a manner that allows components to be used in other products; process is associated with green manufacturing. Caterpillars customerdriven replacement of heavy equipment parts

Benefits
Cost advantages: materials and resources Cost savings for customer Compliance with environmental laws

We have gained a clarity on collaborative design, levels of supplier involvement, various approaches and factors affecting the design of services Lets now understand the concepts, purposes and elements of Sales Plan, Sales and Operations Planning and Production Plan

Operations Planning and Control


Business Planning
Parent of future supply chain activities Initial sales tool for raising capital

Sales and Operations Planning

Resource Planning

Demand Management

Master Production Scheduling Material Requirements Planning

Rough-Cut Capacity Planning

Final Assembly Scheduling

Capacity Requirements Planning

Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)

Business planning Forecasting

Sales and operations planning Sales plan Production plan Capacity Planning

and

Demand Management

Master scheduling

Detailed planning and execution systems

Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) Contributions to sales and operations planning
Demand Side
Cooperation

Production Side

S&OP

Product groups

Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) Monthly sales and operations planning process
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Data gathering Demand planning Statistical forecast updated Statistical forecast reviewed by sales and marketing

Supply planning Supply management team may alter operations plan if necessary Pre-S&OP Key players review data, set meeting executive meeting agenda Executive S&OP meeting VPs meet monthly to review decisions and strategy

Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)

Master Production Scheduling Weekly MPS


Months
Aggregate production plan (S&OP)

July
1,000

August
1,200

Weeks MPSWeekly
production numbers for specific products LX30 30-ppm LX21 21-ppm LX15 15-ppm

50 75 50

50 25 150

50 100 150

75 75 150

75 100 75

75 100 125

50 100 150

100 100 150

Master Production Scheduling


Purposes of MPS  Provide sales-operations contract o Assure sales force of product availability o Assure operations of sales force commitment  Balance supply with demand for o Low inventory costs o Fewer stockouts o More efficient production

Master Production Scheduling


Supply-Demand Option
Make-to-stock (MTS)
(Few items made from many components; integral design)

MPS Focus
Schedule finished goods.

Make-to-order (MTO)
(Many items made from few components; e.g., custom products)

Schedule raw materials.

Assemble-to-order (ATO)
(Many end items, few components; e.g., computers assembled at or near point of sale)

Schedule module production.

Master Production Scheduling

Master Production Scheduling


Master scheduling grid

Period Forecast Cust. orders PAB ATP MPS 50

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 20 22 21 25 24 23 21 21 25 19 17 15 11 9 5 2 1 0

DTF

PTF

Master Production Scheduling


Planning horizon

Master Production Scheduling


Wk 1 Wk 2 Wk 3 Wk 4 Wk 5 Wk 6 Wk 7 Wk 8

Raw material lead time Raw material lead time

Component lead time (1) Component lead time (2)

Master Production Scheduling


Projected available balance (PAB)

Master Production Scheduling


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 20 22 21 25 24 23 21 21 25 19 17 15 11 50 31 14 49 24 50
DTF

Period Forecast Cust. orders PAB ATP MPS

0 27 50

6 35 10 50
PTF

Master Production Scheduling


Available-to-promise (ATP)

Master Production Scheduling


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 20 22 21 25 24 23 21 21 25 19 17 15 11 50 31 14 49 24 14 15 50
DTF

Period Forecast Cust. orders PAB ATP MPS

5 43 50

1 49 50

0 27

6 35 10

PTF

We have understood the concepts of Sales Plan, Sales and Operations Planning and Production Plan. We have also gained a clarity on purpose and objectives of Master Production Scheduling. Lets now look at the purpose and elements of Material Requirement Planning

Material Requirements Planning

Dependent demand basics


Independent demand

Material Requirements Planning


MRP inputs Master production schedule
Business Planning

Planning factors Bills of material Inventory status

S&OP

Material Requirements Planning

Demand Mgmt.

MPS

RCCP

FAS

MRP

CRP

MRP outputs

Make/buy action plan

Material Requirements Planning


Bill of material (BOM) Boxed Toy Wagon
Material Number 5-1001 4-2234A 3-W33 121-233C 5-3001 P-2354 L-54002039 Description Wagon base Axle Wheel Hub nut Handle Corrugated box Product label Quantity 1 2 4 4 1 1 1 Unit of Measure Ea Ea Ea Ea Ea Ea Ea

Summary BOMs list all parts and their quantities required in a given product Note: structure. Unlike indented bills of materials, summary BOMs do not list level of manufacture, and they list components only once for the total quantity used.

Material Requirements Planning

Bill of material
Computer-generated bill of material Level 3 lists components for three subassemblies: Stator assembly Rotor assembly End bell-top
BOM for electric motorLevel 3

Material Requirements Planning


The routing file

Map of components journey from work center to work center Operation number Operation description and standards Work centers Operation 10 Mix
(1 hour/batch)

Operation 20 Fill
(100 bottles/minute)

Operation 30 Package Package


Boxes, etc.

Blending
Ingredients

Fill line
Bottles, caps, and labels

Material Requirements Planning


Lot-for-lot scheduling

Material Requirements Planning

Offsetting
Start production of D One week

Must have D and E completed here to begin production on B

Two weeks to produce

Two weeks

B E
One week

Two weeks

Two weeks

E
One week

G
Three weeks One week

D 1 2 3 4 5 Time in Weeks 6 7 8

Material Requirements Planning


Managing MRP  Counteracting nervousness o Net change (not plan regeneration) o Time fences (rescheduling only with authorization) o Pegging components to end products in bill of material  Is nervousness a sign of deeper problems?

Material Requirements Planning


Evolution of MRP software

MRP
Automates BOM Improves on-time delivery; frees up time to plan Assumes infinite capacityhence, impossible schedules

Closed-Loop MRP
Refinement of MRP: provides feedback on capacity available Tradeoff: installation and training costs

MRP II
Includes financials (crosses boundaries) Makes capacity more visible Translates detailed information to financial statements Helps realign with plan

Distribution Requirements Planning


Pull vs. push systems

Pulling the inventory


Each partner determines own orders

versus

Pushing the inventory


Forecasts and schedules centrally coordinated

Drawbacks
Bullwhip effect Doesnt account for needs of other SC partners Ignores suppliers ability

Drawbacks
Customers dont determine own orders Doesnt account for local conditions

Distribution Requirements Planning


Pull vs. push systems

Pull system
1. Enters order Retailers 4. Ships inventory Distributor

Push system
1. Automated sales data Retailers 4. Ships inventory Distributor 2. Factory management makes inventory 3. Ships decisions inventory Factory

2. Requests inventory

Factory

3. Ships inventory

Distribution Requirements Planning

DRP components
Forecasting

Distribution network

Distribution requirements plan Resupply needs Gross to net calculations Planned order recommendations Exception action messages Input to MPS
Resupply action plan

Customer orders Inventory status

Distribution Requirements Planning

DRP requirements
Net Requirement

Gross Requirements

Safety Stock

PAB

Scheduled Receipts

Gross requirement is retail demand forecast Accurate lead time information required for order release dates Shortages and overstocks potentially reduced Better customer service, lower inventory costs can result from more frequent release of smaller orders

Distribution Requirements Planning


DRP grid

Warehouse A
1 Gross reqmts Schd receipts Proj avbl Net reqmts Plnd ord rcpts Plnd ord rlses 100 90 10 30 70 100 100 80 2 80 3

Week
4 80 70 5 80 6 90 7 90 8 90

50 50 100 100

80 20 100

10 90 100

20 80 100 100

30 70 100

100

100

Lot Size Quantity

Lead Time

Warehouse A

100

After having learnt the purpose and elements of Material Requirement Planning Lets now look at the concept and objectives of Capacity Requirement Planning

Capacity Management
Capacity KPIs

Too Much
Supply > Demand Layoffs, idle machines, unused storage, etc., or excess inventory

Just the Right Amount


Supply = Demand On-time fulfillment Quality items Optimal use of resources

Too Little
Demand > Supply Stockouts, broken orders, or overtime, temps, work shifts, etc.

Capacity Management
Time horizons of capacity management
S&OP/production plan Resource requirements plan Rough-cut capacity plan Capacity requirements plan Long range Medium range Short range

Plan

Master production schedule Material requirements planning

Implement/ control

Production activity control

Capacity control

Short range

Capacity Management
Production activity control

S&OP

Resource planning

Plan Execute
Resources Schedule

Control
Priority Tracking Monitoring Reporting

MPS

RCCP

MRP

CRP Capacity control

Work information Order release

PAC

Levels of capacity planning and control

Manufacturing Operations

Capacity Management
Concentrate on constraints

S&OP

Resource planning RCCP

MPS

MRP

CRP Capacity control

PAC

Keep inventory before constraint. Maintain optimum incoming rate. Improve constraint flow. Avoid constraint when possible. Reschedule (last resort).

Levels of capacity planning and control

Capacity Management
Use visual signals

S&OP

Resource planning RCCP

Pull inventory through with visual signals (e.g., kanban). Start production only at signal. Maintain smallest possible lot sizes. Synchronize entire chain to customer requirements.

MPS

MRP

CRP Capacity control

PAC

Levels of capacity planning and control

We are now clear on the concept and objectives of CRP. Lets have a look at the concept, benefits and element of Inventory Management

Inventory Management
Inventory management KPIs

Hit customer satisfaction targets Reduce inventory costs


Holding Ordering Transporting Availability On-time delivery Quality

Inventory Management
Why have inventory?

Five good reasons for holding inventory

1 2 3 4 5

To meet future demand To cover fluctuations in supply or demand To fill the pipeline (while other goods are in transport) To hedge against price fluctuations For economies of scale

Inventory Management
Four types of inventory

(1) Raw materials: Held to decouple, get good price, ensure supply

(2) Work-in-process: Held during idle time at plant (slow cycle times)

(3) Finished goods: Items held in readiness for purchase by end customer

(4) MRO: Held as needed to maintain, repair, operate equipment


Raw materials supplier Component supplier End customer

Manufacturer

Distributor

Inventory Management
How you count, counts

Cycle Count
May Jun July

Count some items each day Count all items a set number of times annually Count A items more often than B or C items Timely correction of errors, no store shutdown
Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr

Periodic Count

Traditional method, requires store shutdown Annual count of all items Often done by temps Disruptive, expensive, error-prone Necessary for, e.g., retail

Inventory Management
Inventory costs

Carrying costs (holding costs): rent, depreciation, operating cost, taxes, insurance, handling, leases, labor, scrap, investment costs, pilferage, etc. Ordering costs incurred when ordering more inventory: materials and labor in processing forms; also setup costs related to preparing for production, such as cleaning, adjusting, modifying machines, etc. Other costs: backorders, lost sales, lost customers, etc.

Inventory Management
Safety stock and service levels 100% 98% 95% Customer Service
Diminishing returns

Beware of diminishing returns. Cost of safety stock + cost of stockouts: one number. Decrease safety stock need by
Frequent orders Shorter lead time More accurate forecasts.

Safety Stock

Now that we have understood the various elements of Inventory Management Lets understand what Logistics is, what are its functions and how is it different from SCM.

Logistics is
All tasks necessary to get the right goods to the right place at the right time in the right condition for the right priceglobally.

It Includes
     

Transportation Warehousing Materials handling Packaging Information processing Finance

Role of Logistics in Supply Chain Management


Damaged, defective, recycled, recalled

Raw materials

S3

S2

S1

Plant

C1

C2

C3

End users

Materials, components, products

What is the difference between SCM and Logistics?

SCM is more strategic in nature, Logistics is more operations-oriented. Logistics can be considered as a part of SCM. Lets see clearly how is SCM different from Logistics

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Difference Between Logistics and SCM

   

Sourcing and Procurement Manufacturing Coordination and Collaboration Integration of Supply and Demand Management

       

Inventory Management Inbound and Outbound Transportation Materials Handling Packaging Communication Warehousing Supply and Demand Planning Data Analysis LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Now that we have understood the difference between Logistics and SCM You might want to know more about the segmentation of Logistics. Lets look at these one by one

Segmentation of Domestic Logistics


Packaging

Warehousing
Labeling And Assembling

Domestic Logistics

Value Added Services

Express Services

Tracking And Tracing

Transportation
Cold Chain, etc.

Warehousing


Warehousing refers to the storage of product and goods to be transported, whether inbound or outbound The warehousing segment constitutes about 35% of the total logistics industry in India

Warehousing
A very brief history of warehousing

Previous decades Evolved to


Materials handling and space efficiency ignored Location and numbers criteria: perhaps one per territory Little technology; heavy use of inexpensive labor Warehousing integrated with logistics strategy Efficient use of space (better forecasting reduces need for mass storage) Attention to optimal numbers and locations Parts storage added on supply side; mixed shipments on distribution side Increased activity aided by new equipment, automation, and training

Warehousing
Value-added warehousing Suppliers S1 Warehouses
Components

Production Plant

Warehouses
Finished goods

Customers C1

S2

Raw materials

Plant

Finished goods

C2

Warehousing activities

Receive Prepackage Put-away Store

Order picking Packaging Move or ship Cycle/physical counts

Warehousing
The effects of adding warehouses
Pro Customer service improves. Transportation costs decline with shorter distances to travel. Rapid delivery may improve competitive position. Decentralized system allows better service to small customers. Con Inventory costs rise with redundant functions, safety stock. Setup and overhead costs go up.

Total cost
Total cost Inventory cost Warehousing cost Transportation cost Cost of lost sales

Number of Warehouses

Warehousing
Who should own the warehouses?

Private
Structure
Firm itself owns warehouses Control; no markup; strongest market presence Inflexible budget; depreciation; illiquidity of asset

Public
Independent ownership; fee for services

Contract
Independent ownership; longer-term relationship

Benefits

Flexibility; economies of Tailored services; lower scale and lower labor costs; flexibility; access to costs more markets; stable relationship Loss of control; less market presence; markups Loss of control; less market presence; markups

Drawbacks

Warehousing
Warehousing capabilities: consolidation

Supplier Supplier Warehouse Supplier Supplier Plant

Benefits
Combining inbound or outbound shipments for economies of scale to reduce logistics costs Reduced congestion at receiving dock

Warehousing
Warehousing capabilities: break-bulk

Benefits
Plant A Customer X

Break-bulk warehouse

Customer Y

Combining inbound or outbound shipments for economies of scale to reduce logistics costs Reduced handling costs (no storage)

Customer Z

Warehousing
Warehousing capabilities: cross-dock

Company/ Plant A Company/ Plant B Distribution center

Customer X Customer Y

Benefits
Combining inbound or outbound shipments for economies of scale to reduce logistics costs Reduced handling costs (no storage)

Company/ Plant C

Customer Z

Warehousing
Warehousing capabilities: postponement

Component supplier

Component supplier

Benefits
Component supplier

Postponement center Finished goods Customer A Customer B Customer C

More efficient storage More accurate forecasting Less safety stock required Mass customization

Drawback
Increased costs for hiring, training, and (possibly) finishing

Warehousing
Warehousing capabilities: stockpiling

Seasonal goods supplier

Seasonal goods supplier

Benefits
Seasonal goods supplier

Distribution center

Efficient use of production from eliminating seasonal increase and decrease in capacity Reduced chance of seasonal stockouts

Goods released in season Customer A Customer C Customer B

Drawback
More warehouse capacity than required for JIT delivery

Warehousing
Warehousing capabilities: mixing
Customer W

Benefits
Customer X Customer Y

Plant A Plant B Plant C Warehouse Product D

ABC ACD ABD

Serves customers by reducing their costs for handling, storage, etc. Increases efficient use of warehouse space

ABCD

Customer Z

Warehousing
Goals and limitations of equipment and automation
Goals Add SC value through effective use of Space Labor Equipment Technology. Equipment Vehicles and conveyers Sorting and picking systems Auto storage and retrieval systems Materials handling systems Limitations May add cost without increasing value Must blend with space, labor skills, layout, etc. May require expert advice and software to select Depreciation and early obsolescence

Warehousing
Forklift trucks

Type Forklift trucks

Features and Uses


Vehicle of choice for loading and unloading vehicles Lifts pallets or slipsheets to tops of high stacks and retrieves them Available in numerous configurations and automated

Tradeoffs
+ Flexible delivery in all
directions

+ Can lift and retrieve in high


shelf areas Automation becoming + available

Expense to buy, maintain, train Inventory damage OSHA requirements

Warehousing
Conveyers

Type Conveyers

Features and Uses


Store and retrieve goods Load, unload some types of vehicles Available in motorized and nonmotorized configurations Available with bar code scanners for fast, accurate inventory

Tradeoffs
+ Inexpensive operation + Reduced labor costs + Efficient use of space

Move only in straight lines May block access to aisles, shelves

Warehousing
Towlines

Type Towlines

Features and Uses


4-wheeled container towed by dragline (floor or overhead mount) Generally used in order selection Automated models can use different lines Scanners available for inventory and tracking

Tradeoffs
+ Efficient use of space + Can improve inventory with
scanners

Limited to straight-line delivery Expensive to automate, use in complex systems Rapid obsolescence

Warehousing
Tow tractors with trailers

Type Tow tractors with trailers

Features and Uses


Like towlines, used mainly for order selection Can tow multiple trailers No automation available Driver required

Tradeoffs
+ More flexible than towlines

More expensive than towlines (because of driver)

Warehousing
Bridge and wagon cranes

Type Bridge/ wagon cranes

Features and Uses


Chosen for heavy lifting Bridge cranes run overhead from movable girder Wagon/stacker cranes run on floor (like forklifts)

Tradeoffs
+ Can lift heavier objects than
forklift or conveyer + Efficient use of space + Automation, remote operation available (bridge)

Very expensive

Warehousing
Automated guided vehicle systems (AGVS)

Type Automated guided vehicle systems (AGVS)

Features and Uses


Move along floor on tape or wire Similar in use to forklift and tow tractors Riderless with programmed stops Available with tines or platforms

Tradeoffs
+ Programmable for flexibility
without need for operator narrow aisles, reach high shelves

+ Maximum use of space; fit in

High acquisition cost

Warehousing
Sorting and picking systems Type
Pick-to-light systems

Features and Uses


Bring item to picker to save steps Horizontal, circular, or vertical movement of bins available in some systems Various configurations available

Benefits

+ +

Efficient use of floor space

Reduced human time and labor for retrieval and storage

Warehousing
Automated sorting devices Type
Automated sorting devices

Features and Uses


 Usually used with conveyers  Automate direction of items into shipments  Most devices programmable for different speeds to fit shipment specifications

Benefits

+ +

Reduced human time and labor for retrieval and storage Speeds up to one package per second

Warehousing
Automated storage and retrieval systems Type
Automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS)

Features and Uses


Automate both storage and retrieval Give access to very high storage racks Machine moves both horizontally and vertically Pickup and drop-off programmed at end-ofaisle stations

Tradeoffs

+ + +

Maximum storage allowed per square foot of floor High storage and retrieval speed with few errors Reduced labor cost and human errors High cost

Warehousing
Information technology
Technology
Electronic data interchange (EDI) Bar coding Radio frequency identification (RFID) Auto ID

Function
Directs information electronically around entire SC to compatible computers Production ID information coded in bars and spaces on package; scanner reads directly into database Implanted chip with product information; can track single item anywhere, sending information through Internet to SC partners Advanced read-write incarnations of RFID; includes RFID plus voice transmitter for hands-free operation on warehouse floor

ValueValue-added Services


Packaging is a coordinated system of preparing goods for transport, warehousing, sale, and end use. It protects the goods from damage and spoilage

Labeling and Assembling Labeling is any written, electronic, or graphic communications on the packaging or on a separate but associated label. Assembling is putting the components of any product together in a form as may be required.

ValueValue-added Services



Express Services to send a package from one point to another using a special rapid-delivery service Tracking and Tracing a process of determining the and past locations (and other information) of a

current


consignment. Cold Chain can be defined as a series of inter-related facilities for maintaining ideal storage conditions for perishables from the point of origin to the point of consumption in the food supply chain These services are generally availed in combination and seldom as stand alone.

Logistics
Logistics Goals
 Rapid response capability  Minimum variance  Minimum inventory expense  Consolidated shipments  High quality service  Product life cycle support

Logistics Strategies
 Coordinating functions  Integrating the supply chain  Substituting information for inventory  Reducing number of partners  Pooling risks

Transportation
Goals of transportation decision makers

1 Shipper Goals
Convenient schedule Low cost (for them) of shipping Limits on liability for loss, damage, etc. Good infrastructure (Who pays?)

2 Recipient Goals
On-time arrival Low cost (to them) of shipping No loss, damage, etc.

3 Carrier Goals
Convenient schedule Good revenue for service Limits on liability for loss, damage, etc.

Good infrastructure (Who Good infrastructure pays?) (Who pays?)

Transportation
Goals of transportation decision makers

4 Government Goals

5 Public Goals

Stable, efficient, predictable, and Stable, efficient, predictable, and affordable passenger and commercial affordable passenger and commercial service service Infrastructure suitable for national defense uses Concerns: Ownership (public or private?), funding (taxes?) Balance between convenience, cost, environmental consequences, etc. Concerns: Ownership (public vs. private?), funding (taxes?)

Transportation
Major modes of transportation: rail

Capabilities Heavy loads (equal to water) Any load (with bulk restrictions) Low-value cargo Relatively low rates Low variable costs

Market Carries second greatest percentage of U.S. cargo Low variable costs, high fixed costs Few carriers (U.S.), mostly consolidated Intermodal options growing

Limitations Restricted destinations, little chance to expand Slow because of stops, switching (especially in EU) Rough ride

Transportation
Major modes of transportation: road

Capabilities
Small shipments; highvalue items; short to medium hauls Greatest accessibility for pickup and direct delivery Speedy delivery

Market
Low fixed costs with taxfunded infrastructure High variable costs: Wages, equipment, etc. Easy entry, many carriers available; TL, LTL, specialty Some regulatory limits on type of cargo

Tradeoffs
Labor-intensive with rising rates Intense competition with resulting bankruptcies Less hazardous than rail or water for high-value goods

Transportation
Major modes of transportation: water

Capabilities Huge, heavy loads hauled for distances

Market

Tradeoffs Limited accessibility, other transport required to/from port Slow travel (trains faster but higher cost) Harmful to environment

Used in U.S. Great Lakes, rivers; EU rivers; China and SE Low-value, highdensity cargo such as Asia and elsewhere Waterways maintained coal or grain Very low per-mile cost by taxpayers and fuel-efficient Low fixed costs for ease of entry, private fleets

Transportation
Major modes of transportation: pipeline

Capabilities

Challenges

Special adaptation for crude oil, petroleum products Cargo limited to liquids, slurry No packaging required Storage and transport combined Usable 24/365 in all weather Move about same percentage U.S. cargo as water Fixed costs similar to rail; low operating cost (no driver required) New types of cargo being developed in slurry form Costly construction Limited access Political barriers at borders Vulnerable to terrorism

Transportation
Major modes of transportation: air

Capabilities

Market

Tradeoffs Cargo secondary to passenger service (except FedEx, etc.)

Speedmay Low fixed cost, high eliminate safety stock variable cost Smooth ride for valuable and perishable cargoes or any cargo Lower packaging expense

Private business in U.S.; public elsewhere Very high delivery costs per ton/mile Competes for transoceanic carriage Tiny percentage of overall cargo market

Limited access (some help from intermodal) Reliability problems

Transportation
Transportation desirability criteria
Cost Speed Reliability Capability Accessibility Security

Rail Road Water Air Pipeline

3 2 4 1 5

3 4 2 5

4 5 2 3

5 4 2 3 1

4 5 2 3

3 4 2 5

1 = Least desirable; 5 = Most desirable

Transportation
Intermodal operators

Piggyback Fishyback

Trailer or container on rail flatcar Truck trailer, RR car (trainship) or container (containership) on ship or barge Air transport plus surface transit to/from terminal: used by UPS, DHL, FedEx, TNT, etc.

Benefits
Lower costs, flexibility, and efficiency, especially with use of containers on multiple modes

Birdyback

Transportation
Legal types of carriers
Type of Carrier Private

Description Shippers own fleet of vehicles for carrying own goods (and possibly some other goods). Perform bulk of shipping. Subject to most regulation. Required to serve commercial shippers.

Benefits Control of vehicles Possible crosslicensing since deregulation for backhaul loads No upkeep costs Availability, rates supported by regulations Carrier assumes risk

Drawbacks Maintenance cost Problems when business slows Core competence? Empty backhauls Most economic regulations to consider

Common

Transportation
Legal types of carriers
Type of Carrier Contract

Description Work on contract with specific clients. Not required to serve all shippers. Negotiable (not regulated) rates. Free from most federal regulation (state-licensed in U.S.). Restricted to specific marketsmostly agriculture.

Benefits No upkeep costs Low rates Custom services

Drawbacks Not required to provide service

Exempt

No upkeep costs Low rates (no regulation) Adapted to special niches

Limited availability for most products Limited range of operation

Transportation Customer Service Fundamentals


Availability
Stockout frequency Fill rate Orders shipped complete

Operational Performance Customer Satisfaction

Speed of performance Consistency Flexibility Malfunction recovery

Customer expectations Customer success

We have already discussed about Logistics and its segments. Lets understand the different types of logistic service providers

What are the Different Kinds of Logistics Service Providers?


4PL 3PL
NON-ASSET NONBASED LOGISTICS

Management of the Entire Supply Chain Forwarding/ Contract Logistics One-Stop Shop Traditional Transport and Warehouse Management Own Operating of Logistics by the Producer

2PL
ASSET BASED LOGISTICS

1PL
PRODUCER

I know what are the different kinds of logistic service providersbut can you explain these in detail?

Yes, of course. Lets take up each kind of logistic service providers and understand these clearly

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First Party Logistics (1PL)




A First-Party Logistics Provider (1PL) is a firm or an individual that needs to have cargo, freight, goods, produce or merchandise transported from Point A to Point B consignee

The carrier who connects the consignor and the is the First-Party LSP (Logistics Service Provider)
 

A 1PL can be a manufacturer, trader, importer/exporter, wholesaler, retailer or distributor in the commerce field. It can also be institutions such as government department or an individual or family moving from one place to another

Second Party Logistics (2PL)


A Second-Party Logistics (2PL) is an asset-based carrier, which actually owns the means of transportation and warehousing
   

Shipping lines: who own, lease or charter ships Airlines: who own, lease or charter aircrafts Truck Companies: who own or lease trucks Barge Companies: who own, lease or charter vessels for carrying heavy loads through canals

 

Railways: who owns trains Warehouse Owners

Few Companies in 2PL

Third Party Logistics (3PL)


A Third-Party Logistics (3PL/ TPL) is a one-stop-shop service to its customers who outsource their distribution activity post import or manufacturing
 

Third-Party L. S. P specializes in integrating operations such as receipt of merchandise, warehousing, invoice generation, pick and pack, transportation, delivery and desired M.I.S 3PL is estimated to grow at about 30% annually

Few Companies in 3PL

Fourth Party Logistics (4PL)




A Fourth-Party Logistics Provider (4PL) - Logistics operation that uses 3PL services on behalf of its customers rather than controlling a large network and a fleet of vehicles A 4PL is an independent, singularly accountable, non- asset based integrator who will assemble the resources, capabilities and technology of its own organization and other organizations, including 3PLs, to design, build and run comprehensive supply chain solutions for clients.

Few Companies in 4PL

3PL and 4PL


Third-party logistics providers (3PL)
Machine Tools Supplier 3PL - owned Warehouse

3PL Rail Freight

PLANT

3PL Piggyback

Electronic Supplier

4 PL Air Express

3PL Trucker

Retail Customer

Logistics manager arranges transportation separately with third-party logistics providers.

3PL and 4PL


How 3PLs and 4PLs are related
Machine Tools Supplier 3PL - owned Warehouse

3PL Rail Freight

PLANT

3PL Piggyback

Electronic Supplier

4 PL Air Express

3PL Trucker

Retail Customer

4PL express carrier as consultant arranges all logistics for plant and provides express airits core competency.

3PL and 4PL


3PL tradeoffs
Potential Benefits Improved focus on areas of competence More current technology; more technological flexibility More efficient warehousing (economies of scale) Improved customer service More workforce flexibility Risks Less control over some aspects of logistics, including overall strategy Possible disruption of customer relationships; leaks of confidential information Potential for inefficient service at a price

3PL and 4PL


4PL tradeoffs
Potential Benefits Improved focus on areas of competence Higher-quality logistics, lower costs, or both Greater business flexibility Overall logistics strategy developed by specialist to meet firms expressed goals Risks Less control over all aspects of logistics, including strategy Possible disruption of customer relationships; leaks of confidential information Potential loss of quality or higher cost if 4PL deals with favored providers

Reverse Logistics
Payments
Raw material supplier Component supplier

Information Flows
Plant Distributor

Material Flows
Retailer End user customer

Material flows

Payments
Credits Cash refunds Rain checks Discounts Service contract fees

Reverse Logistics Putting


the supply chain into reverse for all flows

Product returns Repairs Remanufacture Recycling Recovery Disposal

Reverse Logistics
Why have a Reverse supply chain?
Aftermarket revenue Competitive edge Pressure Green revenue Conscience
Sell recovered metals, etc., from returned products, containers Woo consumers with promise of excellent customer service Comply with Green pressure from shareholders, consumers, regulators Sell into market for organic, natural, chemical-free, ecologically safe products Do the right thing

Reverse Logistics
The reverse logistics hierarchy
Reduce
Reducing resource use is considered to be the most responsible Green strategy Design products for reuse of materials and components and with easy upgrades to extend life

Reuse

Recycle

Similar to reuse; product materials reprocessed into new products or components

Recover Energy

Dispose of product but recover energy in the process; e.g., trash to energy plants

Responsible landfill

Last resort: Send unusable, unrecyclable materials and components to a responsible landfill

We have learnt Logistics concepts, its segments, processes, strategies, etc. Do you know?
 

Which is the largest logistics market in the world? What is the cost of Logistics in India as compared to other countries?

Cost of Logistics in India




The annual logistics cost internationally varies between 9% and 20% of the GDP The US logistics market is the largest in the world and accounts for one-third of the world logistics
S.NO. COUNTRY 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. US EUROPE JAPAN INDIA THAILAND CHINA ANNUAL LOGISTICS COST (% OF GDP OF COUNTRY) 9% 10% 11% 13% 16% 18%
Can you see Indias logistics cost is 13% which is more than that of US, Europe and Japan do you think we can surpass them in reducing it!

We know that the cost of logistics is high in India. Lets understand the reasons for high cost of logistics in India

High Cost of Logistics in India is due to


  

Poor quality of infrastructure Inadequate service quality Domination by unorganized sector with organized sector merely being less than 10% Large portion of the employment constitutes semi-skilled or minimally educated workers Focus on Physical Distribution rather than Integrated Logistics Management

We have understood the reasons behind high cost of logistics in India Lets see the scope & bottlenecks of this industry

Scope for Logistics Industry in India


Growth fuelled by emergence of MNCs and organized retail
Increase in demand for efficient logistics services to support the industry

Emergence and growth of 3PL and 4PL


3PL market is at an infancy stage compared to other countries. Attracting new companies to capitalize on the plentiful opportunities it offers

Robust trade growth


Led by strong economic growth and liberalization Demand for integrated logistics solutions

Scope for Logistics Industry in India


Globalization of manufacturing systems & Advancement in technology
Compelling companies to focus on their core competencies and avail the cost saving potential of outsourcing logistics function

Role of Government
The impending introduction of a goods and service tax (GST) , aimed at creating a uniform tax regime across India irrespective of state boundaries, is expected to boost logistics and supply chain industry The Indian government has earmarked about INR 50,000 billion according to the XII Five Year plan (2012-17) against INR 25,000 billion in the XI Five year Plan (2007-12) for infrastructure investment. Around one-fourth of this investment is expected to be in roads, rail, aviation and port projects representing a sharper focus on transportation infrastructure.

Challenges of Indian Logistics Industry


Shortage of Talent

Infrastructural Bottlenecks

High Cost of Operations & Low Margins

Increasing Demands for providing one-stop solutions to different supply chain needs & for investing in Progressive Technology

We have learnt about the logistics in India Lets now look at Global Logistics practices and International Business

Global Logistics and International Business


Software optimizes warehouse selection worldwide; GPS and RFID track inventory globally. Automation eliminates human errorand human labor; jobs go overseasblue collar, white collar, and professional. Should you follow? Overseas markets open upbut who speaks the language? Are cultures compatible? Corporations transcend national boundaries: Who regulates? How will you compete? Terror goes global: Who will protect your shipments?

Global Logistics and International Business


Export-import participants
Exporter Importer Freight forwarder NVOCC (nonvessel operating common carrier)

Shipper and seller of the cargo The exporters customer, who buys the cargo and is responsible for payment of import duties at customs Contractor responsible for getting goods from dock to dock and who arranges transportation for the exporters cargo Non-vessel common carrier that arranges transport of cargo from port to importer and contracts for or purchases space on the ocean vessel for resale or its own use Firm that consolidates shipments to load into empty vehicles for return trip from importers dock to port Has expertise to move a shipment through customs expeditiously and to ensure complete documentation

Consolidator Customs house broker

Global Logistics and International Business


Export-import participants (continued)
EMC/ETC Shipping association Ship broker Company that consults with exporter on import market (EMC) or that buys cargo and resells to importer (ETC) Nonprofit association of smaller shippers banded together to negotiate better rates from carriers Independent contractor who brings together the exporter with a ship operator that has a vessel available with the right services at the right time Representative of a ship operator who is available to coordinate inport activities for the shipper with cargo to export Specialist in packaging cargo for export so as to combine lightest practical weight (for reduced duties) with maximum protection

Ship agent Export packing company

Global Logistics and International Business


Government Insurance industry Bank

An export arrives
with help from many friends

Exporter

Freight forwarder Export packager Customs

Ship agent/ broker Overseas carrier Customs broker (Return to port)

Domestic carrier

Exporter Exporter Exporter

NVOCC Foreign carrier Importer

Consolidator Government

Bank

Global Logistics and International Business


 What are Incoterms? International commercial terms used to define obligations of exporters and importers during the exchange of goods and money.  Are they legally binding? No. The International Chamber of Commerce in Paris issues and updates them. Buyers and sellers incorporate them into purchase order contracts.

Global Logistics and International Business


 Whats an example? FOB (Free on Board) is a classic, indicating that the exporter is freed of liability for the goods once theyre on board the carrier.

Global Logistics and International Business


Incoterm definitions
See also www.iccwbo.org
Departure (E = Exit, from sellers location) EXW Ex Works: buyer takes over goods at sellers location; loads vehicle Main carriage unpaid (F = free; not paid by seller) FCA Free Carrier: seller delivers to main carrier; buyer loads; any mode FAS Free Alongside Ship: buyer lifts cargo onboard; water only FOB Free on Board: seller puts goods on main transport vessel Main carriage paid (C = carriage, paid by seller) CFR Cost and Freight: seller selects, pays for main carriage; all modes CIF Cost, Insurance, Freight: seller pays main carriage and insurance CPT Carriage Paid To: seller selects & pays for main carriage; any mode CIP Carriage and Insurance Paid to: seller pays main carriage & insurance Delivery (D = delivery, at sellers cost) DAF DES DEQ DDU DDP Delivered at Frontier: seller pays costs to frontier of delivery country; all modes Delivered Ex Ship: seller selects & pays main carriage; transfer onboard Delivered Ex Quay: seller selects, pays main carriage; transfer on wharf Delivered Duty Unpaid: seller incurs all costs except import duty; all modes Delivered Duty Paid: seller incurs all costs including import duty; all modes

Global Logistics and International Business


Impact of various Incoterms on the commercial invoice
E Terms
Seller makes goods available for export at its facility.

F Terms
E terms plus seller arranges and pays for export documentation and delivers goods, ready for export, to specified point or port in sellers country.

C Terms
F terms plus seller arranges and pays for international transport services to point or port in buyers country.

D Terms
C terms plus seller arranges and pays for delivery and documentation services inside buyers country. DAF named port along Netherlands-German border Invoice: USD 13,750.00 DDP buyers named facility, Frankfurt Invoice: USD 15,500.00

CPT Maersk Terminal, FOB Chessie System Intermodal Yard, Chicago, Rotterdam IL Invoice: USD 10,300.00 Ex Works plant, factory Glen Burnie, MD Invoice: USD 10,000.00 FOB Med Shipping Terminal, Port of Baltimore: Invoice: USD 10,300.00 Invoice: USD 12,800.00 CIF Maersk (seller also pays insurance) Maersk Terminal Invoice: USD 13,000.00

Global Logistics and International Business


Clearing customs with proper documentation Customs main roles:
Prevent entry of illegal drugs or merchandise Enforce security programs Collect general tax revenues (duty)

Inspectors main tasks:


Confirm the value of goods Check all markingssafety labels, instructions, country of origin, etc Ensure that the invoice is correct Enforce quotas and other trade laws to protect domestic industry

Global Logistics and International Business


Hedging risk with letters of credit (L/Cs)
Payments Goods Bank 2 pays exporter Importer pays Bank 1 Exporter asks Bank 2 for payment Exporter ships cargo Importers bank (1)

Exporter

Exporters bank (2)

Importer

Bank 1 pays Bank 2 (after cargo arrives) Bank 2 asks Bank 1 for payment

Bank 1 issues L/C to importer Bank 1 notifies Bank 2 about L/C

Topic Review
 Demand planning: overview  Supply chain dynamics  Forecasting  Types of collaboration  Role of marketing in demand planning  Collaborative product design for the supply chain  Sales and operations planning (S&OP)  Master production scheduling  Material requirements planning

Topic Review
 Distribution requirements planning  Capacity management  Inventory Management  Transportation  Warehousing  3PL and 4PL  Reverse logistics  Global logistics and International

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