Bullwhip Effect
Describe the impact of bullwhip effect on supply chain performance
Definition of bullwhip effect:
Through the numerous stages of a supply chain; key factors such as time and supply of order decisions, demand for the supply, lack of communication and disorganization can result in one of the most common problems in supply chain management. This common problem is known as the bullwhip effect; also sometimes the whiplash effect.
The bullwhip effect can be explained as an occurrence detected by the supply chain where orders sent to the manufacturer and supplier create larger variance then the sales to the end customer. These irregular orders in the lower part of the supply chain develop to be more distinct higher up in the supply chain. This variance can interrupt the smoothness of the supply chain process as each link in the supply chain will over or underestimate the product demand resulting in exaggerated fluctuations.
This can be illustrated by the graph shown below:
Take the example of P&G.
Logistics executives at Procter & Camble (P&C) examined the order patterns for one of their best-selling products-Pampers. Its sales at retail stores were fluctuating, but the variabilities were certainly not excessive.
However, as they examined the distributors' orders, the executives were surprised by the degree of variability. When they looked at P&C's orders of materials to their
suppliers, such as 3M, they discovered that the swings were even greater. At first glance, the variabilities did not make sense.
While the consumers, in this case, the babies, consumed diapers at a steady rate, the demand order variabilities in the supply chain were amplified as they moved up the supply chain. P&G called this phenomenon the "bullwhip" effect. (In some industries, it is known as the "whiplash" or the "whipsaw" effect.)
The Bullwhip Effect Impact will result in the following: * Increase in manufacturing cost. * Increase in inventory * Increase in the
Definition of bullwhip effect:
Through the numerous stages of a supply chain; key factors such as time and supply of order decisions, demand for the supply, lack of communication and disorganization can result in one of the most common problems in supply chain management. This common problem is known as the bullwhip effect; also sometimes the whiplash effect.
The bullwhip effect can be explained as an occurrence detected by the supply chain where orders sent to the manufacturer and supplier create larger variance then the sales to the end customer. These irregular orders in the lower part of the supply chain develop to be more distinct higher up in the supply chain. This variance can interrupt the smoothness of the supply chain process as each link in the supply chain will over or underestimate the product demand resulting in exaggerated fluctuations.
This can be illustrated by the graph shown below:
Take the example of P&G.
Logistics executives at Procter & Camble (P&C) examined the order patterns for one of their best-selling products-Pampers. Its sales at retail stores were fluctuating, but the variabilities were certainly not excessive.
However, as they examined the distributors' orders, the executives were surprised by the degree of variability. When they looked at P&C's orders of materials to their
suppliers, such as 3M, they discovered that the swings were even greater. At first glance, the variabilities did not make sense.
While the consumers, in this case, the babies, consumed diapers at a steady rate, the demand order variabilities in the supply chain were amplified as they moved up the supply chain. P&G called this phenomenon the "bullwhip" effect. (In some industries, it is known as the "whiplash" or the "whipsaw" effect.)
The Bullwhip Effect Impact will result in the following: * Increase in manufacturing cost. * Increase in inventory * Increase in the