This is a high-level supply chain guidance for e-mobility and battery-powered vehicle companies that want to expand their operations. The case study goes over the overall process and people set up, key performance indicators (KPIs) to implement and track and risks to be mitigated during the expansion of sales and supply chain operations.
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Strategic Role of Purchasing
Purchasing Portfolio
Supplier Selection
Customer Centric Supply Chain
Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Management in the 21st Century
Research Topics in Supply Chain Management
Challenges
Inaccurate forecasts of retailer demand has become a major issue at Obermeyer. The two major factors that made this task more difficult was the increase in product variety and intense competition in market. Second challenge the company had faced was to allocate production between Hong Kong and China. Although Obermeyer had 1/3 of Parka production in China for 1992, this year the organization insisted on increasing the sales to half. There was difference in quality and labor rate at China and Hong Kong which made allocation decision more difficult.
Another challenge the company faced was the larger lead time. The company had supplies of raw materials from various countries which resulted in delayed production time. Organization challenges along with competition from competitor companies were major challenges the company had faced.
Analysis
From the sales predictions that the six managers forecasted, a coefficient of variation (COV) was determined, which indicated the level of spread of the forecasted data. The COV values were broadly divided into two levels, the low risk group and the high risk group. Every value below 0.2 were considered to be among the lower risk items and all the items above COV value of 0.2 were considered to be of higher risks. Once the risk levels of each item were determined, the quantities of items to be produced in first and second production cycles could be calculated with least risk. 70% of the entire sales forecast for the lower risk items were ordered to be produced. Only 30% of higher risk items were ordered to be produced in the first production cycle. The quantities which amounted to 1200 were manufactured in China and that which were close to 600, were manufactured in Hong Kong in the first production cycle.
Once the 80% of the orders were received from the retailers from the Vegas show, a clear picture of the demand forecast could be obtained, according to which the rest of the items could be manufactured either in China or Hong Kong. Referring to exhibit 1, the four products to be produced in China in the first production cycle are: Assault, Seduced, Entice and Electra. These four products have COV less than 0.2. However Gail, Daphne, ISIS, Anita, Teri, Stephanie are produced in Hong Kong for the first production cycle as they have a high level of risk associated with it.
Conclusion
Short term operational changes
o Decrease lead time by obtaining raw materials from geographically closer locations to ensure timely delivery
Long term operational changes
o Cross scaling Chinese labors which would help the company produce quality and reliable goods at a cheaper price
Apple INC.: Managing a Global Supply ChainAyesha Majid
As part of her analysis of Apple’s stock, she wanted to look at the company’s supply chain to see if she could gain some insight into the pros and cons of Apple as a key holding in BXE’s fund. When. Apple Computer was founded on April 1, 1976, by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Mike Markkula to manufacture and distribute desktop computers.
Project business Case :
PDI is package pickup and delivery company which OUTSOURCES its ground operations to a third party
Inefficiency in processes and miscommunication at PDI -> rebates and idle time costs
Gross margin needs to be improved to sustain operations and for growth in future
Problem Statement :
Identify causes behind current inefficiencies (rebate and idle cost) impacting gross margin.
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Supply Chain Management With Brief Case Studies Of Companies Like Dell, Wal-Mart.
Analysis On Failures And Success Of Various Company Due To Issues Faced In Supply Chain.
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1. Meet Organization Goals by Leveraging Expert Procurement Capabilities
2. Realize Enhanced Customer Experience
Strategic Role of Purchasing
Purchasing Portfolio
Supplier Selection
Customer Centric Supply Chain
Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Management in the 21st Century
Research Topics in Supply Chain Management
Challenges
Inaccurate forecasts of retailer demand has become a major issue at Obermeyer. The two major factors that made this task more difficult was the increase in product variety and intense competition in market. Second challenge the company had faced was to allocate production between Hong Kong and China. Although Obermeyer had 1/3 of Parka production in China for 1992, this year the organization insisted on increasing the sales to half. There was difference in quality and labor rate at China and Hong Kong which made allocation decision more difficult.
Another challenge the company faced was the larger lead time. The company had supplies of raw materials from various countries which resulted in delayed production time. Organization challenges along with competition from competitor companies were major challenges the company had faced.
Analysis
From the sales predictions that the six managers forecasted, a coefficient of variation (COV) was determined, which indicated the level of spread of the forecasted data. The COV values were broadly divided into two levels, the low risk group and the high risk group. Every value below 0.2 were considered to be among the lower risk items and all the items above COV value of 0.2 were considered to be of higher risks. Once the risk levels of each item were determined, the quantities of items to be produced in first and second production cycles could be calculated with least risk. 70% of the entire sales forecast for the lower risk items were ordered to be produced. Only 30% of higher risk items were ordered to be produced in the first production cycle. The quantities which amounted to 1200 were manufactured in China and that which were close to 600, were manufactured in Hong Kong in the first production cycle.
Once the 80% of the orders were received from the retailers from the Vegas show, a clear picture of the demand forecast could be obtained, according to which the rest of the items could be manufactured either in China or Hong Kong. Referring to exhibit 1, the four products to be produced in China in the first production cycle are: Assault, Seduced, Entice and Electra. These four products have COV less than 0.2. However Gail, Daphne, ISIS, Anita, Teri, Stephanie are produced in Hong Kong for the first production cycle as they have a high level of risk associated with it.
Conclusion
Short term operational changes
o Decrease lead time by obtaining raw materials from geographically closer locations to ensure timely delivery
Long term operational changes
o Cross scaling Chinese labors which would help the company produce quality and reliable goods at a cheaper price
Apple INC.: Managing a Global Supply ChainAyesha Majid
As part of her analysis of Apple’s stock, she wanted to look at the company’s supply chain to see if she could gain some insight into the pros and cons of Apple as a key holding in BXE’s fund. When. Apple Computer was founded on April 1, 1976, by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Mike Markkula to manufacture and distribute desktop computers.
Project business Case :
PDI is package pickup and delivery company which OUTSOURCES its ground operations to a third party
Inefficiency in processes and miscommunication at PDI -> rebates and idle time costs
Gross margin needs to be improved to sustain operations and for growth in future
Problem Statement :
Identify causes behind current inefficiencies (rebate and idle cost) impacting gross margin.
Supply Chain Management With Brief Case StudiesMohit Jain
Supply Chain Management With Brief Case Studies Of Companies Like Dell, Wal-Mart.
Analysis On Failures And Success Of Various Company Due To Issues Faced In Supply Chain.
The Business Case for the Leverage of Strategic Procurement Thinking
1. Meet Organization Goals by Leveraging Expert Procurement Capabilities
2. Realize Enhanced Customer Experience
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𝘼𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙦𝙪𝙚 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙪𝙛𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙨. 𝙒𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙪𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙤 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙗𝙪𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙪𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙪𝙨.
Over the 10 years, we have gained a strong foothold in the market due to our range's high quality, competitive prices, and time-lined delivery schedules.
Comprehensive program for Agricultural Finance, the Automotive Sector, and Empowerment . We will define the full scope and provide a detailed two-week plan for identifying strategic partners in each area within Limpopo, including target areas.:
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This case study will exclude upstream battery and cell
component manufacturing and product quality
Battery and Cell Component
Upstream Supply Chain
Quality
3. Network design
1
• eMobility solutions are on the rise globally with consumers choosing more sustainable modes of transportation
• This has lead to an increase in battery powered motorbikes, scooters and cars
• Greatest challenge comes from being able to fulfil the customer orders for direct-to-consumer business model
• New market entry for companies are great opportunities to set the foundations of an optimized distribution network and a purpose fit
distribution warehousing and servicing partners that will deliver finished goods across a country
• Fast delivery options will require certain materials / finished goods to be kept with economical order units or safety stocks
(assumption: sea shipment is one month)
• Network design should happen hand in hand with sales and operations teams, forecasting the quantity and port of entry of goods
Distribution /
Assembly Centre
Port
Pick Up
Centre
Local
Pop Up
Delivery
Customer
Manufacturer
Demand /
Channel /
SKU
Distribution
1
Commonality
Analysis
2
Accurate
Lead Time
Info
5
Service
Capacity
(Whse /
Delivery)
4
Safety
Stock /
Reorder
Trigger
3
Evaluation
Single /
Multi
Sourcing
6
*Not an exhaustive list
Decision
4. To establish a fast delivery for customers, we need to optimize ordering of
certain parts of the scooter, create new SKUs, order longer lead time parts in
advance and hold and possibly custom-assemble final product in the country
Wheels / Frame
Body Color
Panels
Battery
Headlight
Network design
1
5. Evaluation
Decision
Demand / Channel
/ SKU Distribution
Safety Stock /
Reorder Trigger
Service Capacity
(Whse / Delivery)
Commonality
Analysis
Accurate Lead
Time Info
Single / Multi
Sourcing
1
2
3
4
5
6
• Determine which sales channels will be used and
create a timeline for rollout
• Forecast finished goods SKU per sales channels and
distribution
• Decide on service level and risk appetite
• Input an input all inventory holding costs
• Decide on lost sales loaded cost
• Returns – Inventory rate
• Select the right partner for warehouse and delivery
and hub operations
• Hub and Spoke model / Owner Partner (SA states)
• Rolling logistics of 2 week vs. 4+ weeks
• Smarter sourcing decisions based on Raw Material
/ Component commonality
• Optimized vendor management to ensure ideal
sourcing network
• Establish virtual control tower through digital
adoption for order management
• Constant KPI evaluation with suppliers
• Extra battery (i.e. factor of 1.2) and accessories
(helmets, etc) common purchase evaluation
• Information fed to S&OP and link to procurement
Top Evaluation and Decision Points
1
6. Catch the sales
demand
Fast repeat
orders for top
sellers
Maintain a
service level
with the right
risk appetite
Time on
offer
Forecast
Predictability
Manufacturing
Complexity
Sales
Pattern
A SKUS
B SKUS
C SKUS
Fulfilment and Supply Chain Strategy for SKUs
1
SC
Strategy
High
Medium
Low
7. Team & high-level process
1
Sales
Channels
Freight
DC
Planning &
Ordering
• Procurement Manager
• Planner
• DC manager - Outsourced
• Logistics specialist
(Import/Export included)
• Logistics specialist
• Inventory specialist
Sales
forecast
Inventory
and order
planning
Inventory
Accuracy
Distribution
planning
Delivery
Operations
• Customer delivery specialist
• Returns manager
8. Top 3 Risks and how to mitigate them
2
Mitigation
• Up to date lead-times entered in the system
• Monthly catch up with key suppliers
• Accurate safety stock calculation with updated
parameters
• Spot price vs. capacity buying dynamic financial
models
• Order grouping
• Continuous bottleneck analysis with the suppliers
• Weekly team catch up
• Work with recruitment agency / local knowledge
• Outsource to the local partner
• All certifications to be collected and validated
• Company level zero-tolerance activities are routinely
communicated
• Supplier code of conduct trained and signed by
suppliers
Top Risks
• SKU or
product
shortage
(i.e. chip)
• People
leaving /
finding talent
• Sustainability,
Labor
Standards,
ESG
Monitor
• Leadtime
• OTIF
• Availability
• Turnover %
• Revenue /
person
• SCR
• Cost per hire
• Onboarding
• ESG Audits
• References
• Production
Audits
9. Examples of risk mitigation tools
2
On going risk assessment
Project roll out (FMEA)
10. KPIS Needed for monitoring for the expansion into new markets
3
People
Empowered decision
makers
• HR recommended organizational metrics
• Absence
• Personal Development metrics
• Order entry issue tracker
• Warehouse process / labor hour (pick+pack, receiving, loading)
• Last mile delivery
• Total service labour time / delivery
Process
Lean iterative
processes that can be
standardized
• On Time Delivery for each SKU to Port
• On time production schedule vs. actual performance
• In full production / Delivery (Order Accuracy)
• Transportation costs
• Warehousing costs
• Number of urgent shipments (usually air)
Technology
Enabler for a smooth
operation
• Product set up times (Standardization needed) – Measured in time
series and improvement over historical
• Issue resolution (Issue per product setup)
