Supply Chain Management of
Daikin AC
•Presented by: Jai kumarRajak
•Date: 26/02/2025
Introduction to Daikin AC
•• Overview of Daikin as a company
•• Global presence and market leadership
•• Importance of supply chain management in
Daikin
Supply Chain Structure of Daikin
•• Key components: Suppliers, Manufacturers,
Distributors, Retailers, and Customers
•• Overview of Daikin’s global and local supply
chain network
Manufacturing & Production
•• Locations of manufacturing plants (Japan,
India, China, etc.)
•• Lean manufacturing and Just-in-Time (JIT)
processes
Distribution & Logistics
•• Warehousing & inventory management
•• Transportation strategies (air, sea, and land
logistics)
•• Role of third-party logistics (3PL)
Demand Forecasting & Inventory
Management
•• Forecasting techniques used by Daikin
•• Balancing supply with seasonal demand
•• Inventory management techniques (FIFO,
EOQ)
Technology & Digitalization in
Supply Chain
•• IoT, AI, and automation in Daikin’s supply
chain
•• Smart factories and real-time tracking
systems
Challenges in Daikin’s Supply Chain
•• Supply chain disruptions (COVID-19 impact,
semiconductor shortage)
•• Rising raw material costs and sustainability
issues
Sustainability & Green Supply
Chain Initiatives
•• Use of eco-friendly refrigerants
•• Energy-efficient production & carbon
footprint reduction
•• Recycling and waste management strategies