Distribution R P Manatkar Sr. Manager – Channel Management and Product Promotion rmanatkar@wires.tatasteel.com Marketing & Sales, Tata Steel, Global Wires, Dattapara Road, Borivali (E), Mumbai 400066, India Abstract: The steel hardware retail supply chains in India are in ordinary state. Longer lead time, large inventories, non availability of stocks; poor retail network, poor infrastructure, and poor customer service are some of the issues faced by this industry. The different work entities in this
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Group: 6 Apple Inc. Value Chain Category | Observed Activity* | Rating (S, E, I) | Recommendation | Primary | | | | Inbound Logistics | * Manufacture products in China rather than in California where their research is done. * Higher transportation costs from outsourcing | I | Manufacture and have R&D in same area to improve innovation and faster releases of products like Samsung | Operations | * Apples “greenest lineup of notebooks” were energy efficient and used recycled
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in their footwear, apparel and equipment supply chains for more than 15 years. Key issues in which they have engaged include the health and safety of the workers who make their products, excessive overtime, the ability of workers to freely associate, and child labor and forced labor (Nike Inc., Labor, 2013). Since these accusations were brought to the publics attentions Nike has been focused on improving the monitoring of the organizations supply chain, sent auditors to evaluate conditions and
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developed over a to the a strategic-planning planning markets. model horizon. It determines 12-year assembly, improved Key words: global and paint shop, the transparency to BMW's allocation of various optimize as well It includes the supply of materials the investments in
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British Airways Value-Chain Analysis Posted on June 16, 2012 by John Dudovskiy Value chain analysis is undertaken when a systematic approach is sustained in the development of competitive advantage (Johnson et al. 2008) Primary Activities. Primary activities within value-chain analysis are the ones that directly affect the business within short period of time and their affect is easy to monitor. They are inbound logistics, operations, operations, outbound logistics, marketing and sales
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1) Compare and contrast the pre-1995 Lucent supply chain to the 1996-2000 supply chain with respect to the focus and structure of each. Identify what you believe to be the key factors that necessitated the changes that Lucent made. Did the changes make sense from a strategic perspective? In the pre 1995 Lucent’s supply chain, most of the Asian production was manufactured in Oklahoma City. The focus was on USA customers and business from Asia was not significant, therefore there were no manufacturing
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-1- The Value Chain The term ‘Value Chain’ was used by Michael Porter in his book "Competitive Advantage: Creating and Sustaining superior Performance" (1985). The value chain analysis describes the activities the organization performs and links them to the organizations competitive position. Value chain analysis describes the activities within and around an organization, and relates them to an analysis of the competitive strength of the organization. Therefore, it evaluates which value each particular
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COLD CHAIN LOGISTICS- THE INDIAN PERSPECTIVE RAKESH MEHROTRA MANAGING DIRECTOR/CONCOR Agricultural Sector The Agriculture Sector of Indian Economy supports approx. half a billion people and provides employment to 52 % of the workforce. Yet the share of agriculture in our GDP has been showing a steady decline over the years. This is basically due to the fact that our agrarian economy continues to suffer from vagaries of nature on
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Teva Strategy Overview February 21, 2008 Forward-Looking Statements TODAY S PRESENTATION CONTAINS FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS, WHICH EXPRESS THE CURRENT BELIEFS AND EXPECTATIONS OF MANAGEMENT. SUCH STATEMENTS INVOLVE A NUMBER OF KNOWN AND UNKNOWN RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES THAT COULD CAUSE TEVA'S FUTURE RESULTS, PERFORMANCE OR ACHIEVEMENTS TO DIFFER SIGNIFICANTLY FROM THE RESULTS, PERFORMANCE OR ACHIEVEMENTS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED BY SUCH FORWARDLOOKING STATEMENTS. IMPORTANT FACTORS THAT COULD
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delivery and manufacturing, as a result Barilla is relying on distributors demands, which is having bullwhip effect for Barilla. • Barilla’s own marketing and sale people resisting the idea. Bullwhip Effect: Bullwhip Effect is a phenomenon in supply chain where distorted information is passed through large variations and swings in demand Barilla’s Distribution system: Barilla has divided its product line into Dry which represents 75% of total sales and Fresh 25% of sales. • Fresh products
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