Improving Supply Chain Processes
24/07/2009
Supply chains grow and develop over time and then they can become complex and inefficient. This is when supply chain consultants can help. Tasks they might undertake include supply chain network design, supply chain rationalisation, operations benchmarking, and change management and monitoring.
Supply chain network design which involves using modelling and experience to produce effective solutions which reduce the supply chain cost, improve its efficiency and also the sustainability. This may result in supply chain rationalisation, often achieved by making the supply chain process simpler and more efficient.
Once improved supply chain processes have been identified, they need implementing and monitoring and supply chain benchmarking allows key performance indicators to be measured and tracked. Supply chain benchmarking enables the logistics operations to be compared to industry standards and competitors. It also gives a measure of the success of the project, allowing an evaluation of how much money has been saved through using an experienced supply chain consultant.
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