Melange of Internet and Lean supply chain techniques
Abstract
The word “TRADE OFF” is always positive for any supply chain member because it has been experienced that all the supply chain models in the past and present are added more value to the chain but its negative consequences are also more outweigh than its positives.
This title is cited with how the supply chain models have been transformed during last 4 decades, which is from Mass Production to Mass Customization in the different product verticals. Also, Depicted influence of strategic alliance between two corporate and its positive results as well as challenges. Described how the Japanese Auto industry is used the lean technique Just In Time (JIT) to differentiate itself from American manufacturers.
This paper portray the importance of Build–To-Order manufacturing method and in this Internet era, how the Electronic Supply Chain Management (e-SCM) is enabled with Pyramid Supply Chain Model (PSC) and then Hour Glass Supply Chain model (HGSC)
Content
1 Introduction
2 Mass Production System
3 Strategic Alliance among corporate
4 Decide: Whether PUSH or PUSH System
5 Lean Technique: Just In Time
6 A Paragon: Dell Supply Chain Model 6.1 Mass Customization in order fulfilment
6.2 Direct Sales to the Consumer
6.3 Inventory Aggregation
6.4 Postponement: Delayed Differentiation
7 Logistics Management and Third Party Logistics
8 Manufacturing Methods: Built-To-Order (BTO) and Built-To-Stock (BTS)
9 E-Supply Chain Management
9.1 Pyramid Supply Chain Model (PSC)
9.2 Hour Glass Supply Chain Model (HGSC)
9.3 Comparison of Traditional SC, PSC and HGSC
10 Conclusion
References
1 Introduction
The organizational complexity appears in corporate supply chain by adding a second tier of suppliers and more distribution centres and customers. External to the company is the extended