Term Paper - Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Management and Business Approach: An Overview
Cynthia Joseph
August 15, 2010
Table of Contents
Introduction………………………………………………………………………………….6
The Role of SCM…………………………………………………………………………….6
SCM Business Value Framework……………………………………………………………8
Developing Supply Chain Strategy…………………………………………………..9
Managing the Uncertainty………………………………………………………….10
Technology’s Role in SCM………………………………………………………………...11
Why Implement Supply Chain Management………………………………………..11
Integration of Supply Chain: E-Business……………………………………………..........12
Challenges and Emerging Issues…………………………………………………...13
Benefits……………………………………………………………………………..14
Financial Impact……………………………………………………………………15
Conclusion………………………………………………………………………………….16
References……………………………………………………………………………17
List of Tables
Table 1 Functional Versus Innovative Products: Differences in Demand……………………9
Table 2 Supply Chain Integration Dimensions………………………………………………14
List of Figures
Figure 1 Process of Top-Level Activities and End-to-End…………………………………8
Figure 2 2009 Gartner/SCDigest Supply Chain Study…………………………………….12
Figure 3 Arrangement for e-business relations between buyers and sellers………………..13
Figure 4 The AMR Supply Chain Top 25 2010……………………………………………16
Abstract
Supply Chain Management (SCM) is an important tool for creating a competitive business advantage, while enabling businesses to build relationships with its customers and suppliers. The purpose of this paper is to look into SCM, its importance and role, the business strategy that looks to line up supply with demand and managing the uncertainty within the SCM. The role technology plays and the integration of supply chain: e-business, the challenges, and benefits and the financial impact.
Introduction
Supply Chain Management (SCM) has emerged as one of the most important business tools available in today’s market. As many
Cynthia Joseph
August 15, 2010
Table of Contents
Introduction………………………………………………………………………………….6
The Role of SCM…………………………………………………………………………….6
SCM Business Value Framework……………………………………………………………8
Developing Supply Chain Strategy…………………………………………………..9
Managing the Uncertainty………………………………………………………….10
Technology’s Role in SCM………………………………………………………………...11
Why Implement Supply Chain Management………………………………………..11
Integration of Supply Chain: E-Business……………………………………………..........12
Challenges and Emerging Issues…………………………………………………...13
Benefits……………………………………………………………………………..14
Financial Impact……………………………………………………………………15
Conclusion………………………………………………………………………………….16
References……………………………………………………………………………17
List of Tables
Table 1 Functional Versus Innovative Products: Differences in Demand……………………9
Table 2 Supply Chain Integration Dimensions………………………………………………14
List of Figures
Figure 1 Process of Top-Level Activities and End-to-End…………………………………8
Figure 2 2009 Gartner/SCDigest Supply Chain Study…………………………………….12
Figure 3 Arrangement for e-business relations between buyers and sellers………………..13
Figure 4 The AMR Supply Chain Top 25 2010……………………………………………16
Abstract
Supply Chain Management (SCM) is an important tool for creating a competitive business advantage, while enabling businesses to build relationships with its customers and suppliers. The purpose of this paper is to look into SCM, its importance and role, the business strategy that looks to line up supply with demand and managing the uncertainty within the SCM. The role technology plays and the integration of supply chain: e-business, the challenges, and benefits and the financial impact.
Introduction
Supply Chain Management (SCM) has emerged as one of the most important business tools available in today’s market. As many
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