Ford Value Chain: The graphic above illustrates the major stages of our value chain and identifies key impacts, stakeholders, and examples of value we create at each stage. The value chain assessment was revised and updated for the 2013/2014 report as part of the “materiality analysis” which prioritizes the most significant issues in Ford’s value chain. (Circled in red are the areas in which Ford sees as most significant in adding value) http://corporate.ford.com/microsites/sustainability-report-2013-14/blueprint-value
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Southeastern University one of the largest universities in the state 25,000 graduate and undergraduate students 3,500 staff 12 faculties Heather Sloman Buyer at the SEU no autonomy in decision trying to reduce the cost through negotiating the best deals Purchasing Department negoatiating with suppliers signing contracts supervising the execution of contracts Purchases purchasing prosses : purchase request clerk stamps the rquisition with date and time received and ckecks
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6 Service P urchasing a t t he Sunny Hotel 1 Company Background The Sunny Hotel/Spa & Wellness Resort is well known in Izmir, Turkey. Founded in 1995, it started as a family-owned business and has dramatically expanded especially during the recent five-year period. It has grown at the rate of 200% during the period of 2000-2006. Mr. and Mrs. Gunes, owners of the hotel, stated during an interview in 2006 that the secret of their success
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Current State * Merloni Elletrodomestici – domestic appliances- 75 % of sales of Merloni Group * Decentralized operations, plants for single product lines * Exports comprised 60% of total revenue of 626 billion lire in 1984 * Urban retail customers with high volumes used to keep some inventory. Small and rural retailers did not have much inventory and relied on company’s warehouses for fulfillment. * Delivery could be delayed to problems like those of over demand, production
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different states. Introduced a company-wide bulk purchasing program, renegotiated vendor contracts and eliminated third-party agents. Resulted in annual cost savings totaling more than $2.2 million (7% of annual operating costs). Redesigned logistics network and created regional distribution model that reduced costs 8.2%. Managed trim operations for almost 10 million garments annually. Consistently achieved/ surpassed all
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Summary of article: An article that discusses the right mix of talent, skills, and personalities needed to build an effective supply chain team. Reading the article more thoroughly provided insight to an interview with a logistic consultant, Gregg Richard Macaluso who states that organizations can perform better through effective coaching and leadership. Macaluso also states that effective coaching takes place with clear knowledge and communication skills. Leaders need to be very clear with company
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analytics, and optimization of shipping department. A companies realistic look at why using the TMS will be a great increase to customer service. Our company is looking forward to the reporting and analytics of using this system. I know for our logistics department they are looking forward to being able to create a “vendor score card” to analyze shipping data; do we go with the cheapest carrier who maybe delivers “on time” only 65% of the time or a
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1. What are the two primary approaches for evaluating suppliers? How do they differ? There are two primary approaches for evaluation suppliers. One is processed based. Process-based evaluations are useful in assessing how an intervention is being implemented or whether it is producing the necessary measurements. Process-based evaluations are used to understand how program works and delivers its result. It is assessment of supplier’s service and production process. It can get deeper knowledge of
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TThe High Tea Party The High Tea Party is an event that gives you the opportunity to have “a gorgeous excuse to catch up with the girls!” Upon arrival at the luxury location you are greeted with a glass of sparkling wine. There are many shopping stalls to enjoy. There are also great workshops like, makeup, massages and hair styling. There is also a high tea that is served in the ballroom served twice a day (10: 30am-12: 30 pm, 2: 30pm-4: 30 pm). Event Management Duties Each member of the
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1. What new risks did Harley-Davidson face by integrating eBusiness into its supply-chain management system and by allowing suppliers to have access to the company’s Intranet? E-commerce is a fantastic way for businesses to connect with customers around the world in a way that has never before been possible. Yet, that is not to say that eBusiness does not have risks that entrepreneurs must be aware of before setting up a presence online. Harley-Davidson faces a variety of risks by integrating eBusiness
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