THE BENETTON SUPPLY CHAIN – CASE STUDY Retail operations – main objectives Benetton‟s core business is in the manufacturing‚ production and sale of casual and sportswear‚ which accounts for 95% of total revenues (Camuffo et al‚ 2001: 47). The company has a market presence in over 120 countries and has consistently generated revenues exceeding $2 billion throughout this decade (Industry profile‚ 2007: 15). It has 5‚000 retail outlets around the world‚ the vast majority of which are run by independent
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STARBUCKS & IT SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT This is a case that illustrates several facets at once: Globalization & Rapid Expansion‚ Supply Chain Management‚ ERP Implementation‚ and IT Infrastructure. This case takes place in 1997. Introduction You have to admire the enthusiasm of Starbucks employees. Store managers have been known to stuff sacks of coffee beans into their cars and race over to help out other stores running low. Exceptional customer service‚ but certainly no way to run a business
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organization‚ and every company at least one supply chain relationship with another organization. Research has led to the conclusion that "the structure of activities within and between companies is a critical cornerstone of creating unique and superior supply chain performance" (Lambert‚ 2005). Successful supply chain management requires integrating business processes with key members of the supply chain‚ because valuable resources are wasted when supply chains are not effectively managed. Standard business
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abuses in their supply chains yesterday as a Guardian investigation revealed that 40 Bulgarians found by the authorities to be illegally employed and exploited by a gangmaster in Cornwall were picking and packing vegetables destined for Tesco and Morrisons. The Bulgarians said they were forced to "live like pigs on scraps"‚ scavenging vegetables from the fields when their Latvian gangmaster withheld their pay for 34 days. They were sent to work through a subcontracting chain at Southern England
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SYST 4050 Supply Chain Management – Homework 5 1. Harley Davidson has its engine plant in Milwaukee and its motorcycle assembly plant in Pennsylvania. Engines are transported between the two plants using trucks‚ with each trip costing $1‚000. The motorcycle plant assembles and sells 3000 motorcycles a year. Each engine costs $500‚ and Harley incurs uses holding cost of 20 percent. a) How many engines should Harley load onto each truck (i.e. what is the optimal order quantity)? D = 3‚000
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SUPPLY CHAIN DECARBONIZATION THE ROLE OF LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORT IN REDUCING SUPPLY CHAIN CARBON EMISSIONS Report prepared with the support of Accenture Supply Chain Decarbonization was produced in January 2009 by the World Economic Forum‚ within the framework of the Logistics and Transport Partnership Programme. The significant contribution of Accenture is gratefully acknowledged. World Economic Forum Geneva Copyright © 2009 EDITORS Sean Doherty Associate Director Head of Logistics
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Question #1: Wholesalers provide value in the supply chain to producers‚ manufacturers‚ and customers by building warehouses in specific regions‚ taking ownership of the goods and distributing those goods. They have the ability to store nonperishable goods removing the burden of storage from the producers and manufacturers. The wholesaler can also purchase a large amount of products from the producers/manufacturers so that retailers can have access to them when needed. Producers and manufacturers
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“SUPPLY-CHAIN MANAGEMENT” 1. GLOBAL COMPANY PROFILE: VOLKSWAGEN ’S RADICAL EXPERIMENT IN SUPPLY-CHAIN MANAGEMENT Volkswagen ’s major suppliers are assigned space in the VW plant‚ but supply their own components‚ supplies‚ and workers. Workers from various suppliers build the truck as it moves down the assembly line. Volkswagen personnel inspect. Volkswagen plant‚ however‚ VW is buying not only the materials but also labor and the related services. Suppliers are integrated tightly into
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Sept 23‚ 2013 Online Beer Game Please: • bring your own notebook • use IE explorer • have wifi access right in MBA center • know how to clear your browser’s cache B4 you come • be punctual (will start the game on time 6:45 pm) • 2 persons each group (desirably)‚ please get a partner • install the beer game (come together with the textbook) 1 Logistics Network 2 Issues in Facility Location • • • • Proximity to customers Business climate Total costs Infrastructure Issues in Facility
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Chapter 2 Supply Chain Performance: Achieving Strategic Fit and Scope True/False 1. A company’s competitive strategy defines the set of customer needs that it seeks to satisfy through its products and services. Answer: Difficulty: Easy 2. The value chain emphasizes the close relationship between all the functional strategies within a company. Answer: Difficulty: Moderate 3. A company’s product development strategy defines the set of customer needs that it seeks to satisfy through its
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