Supply Chain Configuration of Tehindo and Information Flow

Supply Chain Configuration of Tehindo and Information Flow

1. Case Study 3 By Name

2. Supply Chain Configuration of Tehindo and Information Flow Suppliers Tehindo Distributors Retailers Customers Information Flow

3. Comparing Goteh and Fteh Supply Chain Process Management Challenges They require separate supply chains because they are produced in different locations Addition resources Extensive coordination They have different raw material requirement Complicated the supply chain management process

4. Causes of Temporary Demand Increase Short-term promotional campaigns Unanticipated changes in customer liking Seasonal changes in demand Pricing increases

5. Supply Chain Manager’s Suggestions Develop a policy for handling unexpected demand Have a clear plan for managing Goteh and Fteh’s different supply chain processes Develop an effective communication system throughout the supply chain system for reliable information sharing Pay attention to customer feedback for supply chain improvement

6. Information Distortion in Supply Chain Dishonesty or lack of transparency and communication Corrective measures include; Establishing open line of communication Use of technology and predictive analytics

7. Merits and Demerits Vertical Integration Merit Can assist to minimize costs and risks by allowing supply chain operations to be done in-house Demerit Can be difficult to manage and costly Outsourcing Merit Ensures access to a variety of expertise and resources Demerit Lead to lack of control Can prove to be expensive

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