Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management: A Practitioner's Perspective by Eugene Spiegle
Planning is the strategic portion of SCM. Companies need a strategy for managing all the resources required to meet customer demand for their product or service. A major focus of planning is developing a set of metrics to monitor the supply chain so that it is efficient, costs less, and delivers high quality and value to customers. 2. Sourcing
[ Suppliers ] ======================> [ Customers ] Product Flow <====================== Return Flow [ Suppliers ] ======================> [ Customers ] Information Flow <====================== [ Suppliers ] <====================== [ Customers ] Financial Flow fundamentals of supply chain management
. It functions as a complete system that manages the physical movement of goods, the exchange of information, and the flow of finances across a network of independent organizations. Core Components (SCOR Model) Most modern supply chains follow the Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) model, which breaks the process into five essential stages:
Who pays whom and when? Terms like Net-30, factoring, and chargebacks govern this flow. A supply chain stops immediately if the financial flow dries up. Core Components (SCOR Model) Most modern supply chains
Managing the movement and storage of goods from point of origin to consumption.
: Forecasting demand and creating strategies for efficiency. : Selecting suppliers and negotiating material contracts. Production : Manufacturing goods to meet quality standards. : Managing logistics and transportation to reach customers. : Handling reverse logistics, repairs, and recycling. Strategic Highlights providing real-time visibility into inventory levels
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) integrate data across departments, providing real-time visibility into inventory levels, order statuses, and shipping timelines.
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