Chapter 8 Strategic Planning and Ten–Ten Planning To be strategic is to have plans of action that provide directions for operating in an uncertain world. In this section, our focus is on developing strategic plans to compete in a world characterized by monopolistic competition. Notice that the emphasis is on plans of action and not on a single plan. There is no single plan or single planning approach that can deal with the complexity of contemporary markets. What is needed is a continuous process
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its choice of business or businesses in which to operate and the ways in which it differentiates itself from its competitors 63 How does globalisation, risk, political-legal-ethical and culture affect the value chain that a firm manages and operates to create ‘value’ = strategic planning +strategy = STRATEGIC FIT between ‘inputs’ and ‘outputs’ Porter, M (1985) Competitive Advantage: creating and sustaining superior performance. NY: Free Press The University of Western Australia
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Supplier chain strategies are one of the most important aspects of supply chain management. The key to success of an organization is the supply chain strategy. The supply chain makes up 55-85% to total costs for a business, so it is understandable why so many people are searching for newer and better strategies. (Bruce O. Bartschenfeld) A Keiretsu Network: Keiretsu network is a network composed of manufactures, supply chain partners, distributors and financiers who remain financially independent
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According to the text, any activity in the value chain can be outsourced except for strategy and management. True False According to the text, the process of coordinating and integrating the flow of materials, information, finances, and services within and among companies in the value chain is called operations management. True False Supply chains are an integral part of global quality and cost management initiatives, since a typical company's supply chain costs can represent over 80 percent of assets
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2010, March 17 - 19, 2010, Hong Kong Supply Chain Integration: Definition and Challenges Hussain A.H Awad, Mohammad Othman Nassar Abstract—Ever Since the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Defined Supply Chain Management and the Council of Logistics Management (CLM) adopted the definition of logistics in 1984, the integration of a supply chain processes or activities became obligatory definition. Many firms have extended their chain from upstream and downstream to include
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decision-maker. 3. Different ways of classifying (and understanding) production systems. 4. System design versus system operation. 5. Major characteristics of production systems. 6. Contemporary issues in operations management. 7. Operations as essentially managerial (planning, staffing, etc.) 8. The historical evolution of production/operations management. 9. Manufacturing operations versus service operations. Reading: The Challenges of Managing Services 1. In comparison to manufacturing
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Review – Value Chains By Yvonne Chen For GWU IDS Capstone 2012 September 2, 2011 Abstract This paper offers a review of the literature on the theoretical underpinnings and practical uses of GVC value chain governance theory for the purposes of informing a development-focused graduate student consulting project that employs GVC methodology. The first and second sections provide a brief overview of value chains, GVC governance theory and the relevant concepts for conducting a value chain analysis
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provider that offers fully integrated freight and supply chain services through managed warehousing and domestic and international freight forwarding. Services range from door-to-door domestic and international delivery services to total supply chain management. With branches across the United States and Europe and partners worldwide, Catacomb continues to expand, and it has experienced rapid growth through acquisitions. Note: The term supply chain refers to all the elements involved in bringing
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SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT RESEARCH PAPER ON STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS IN SUPPLY CHAINS: PROS AND CONS Abstract Successful firms always set a benchmark to not only meet the customers’ satisfaction but also to step ahead from their competitors. In this benchmarking process, a strong integrated network among all the key partners is involved that in combination makes a supply chain process. The focus of this paper is on the favorable factors elaborating strategic partnerships in supply chain as
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information, and describe your research strategy. (Points : 25) | 2. (TCO C) Michael Porter proposed a tool, the value chain, for identifying ways to create more value. According to the value chain model, every company is a combination of activities that are performed to design, produce, market, deliver, and support their products. Identify the types of activities that would create value within the organization. How can an organization use this tool? What makes this an effective approach? (Points :
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