The use of supplier scorecards has become standard in business environments to measure performance. This need for scorecards has spurred research on the best metrics to include, shown the importance of linking each measure with long-term goals, and explained pitfalls…
The use of supplier scorecards has become standard in business environments to measure performance. This need for scorecards has spurred research on the best metrics to include, shown the importance of linking each measure with long-term goals, and explained pitfalls that many scorecards fall into, such as gaming particular metrics. This research contributed to the development of a new monthly scorecard for use at Northrop Grumman in Chandler, AZ, titled the Supplier Performance Visibility report, or SPV. The SPV uses six different metrics to cover many aspects of supplier performance that contribute to the work Northrop Grumman does for its customers. This report analyzes the ways in which the data for the scorecard was collected and the major findings during the five months of initial implementation.
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This research examines supply chain performance and antecedents to better supply chain performance in manufacturing organizations, with a focus on manufacturing organizations following engineer-to-order and assemble-to-order production models. The variables of supply chain integration, internal communication, employee satisfaction, leader support,…
This research examines supply chain performance and antecedents to better supply chain performance in manufacturing organizations, with a focus on manufacturing organizations following engineer-to-order and assemble-to-order production models. The variables of supply chain integration, internal communication, employee satisfaction, leader support, and the alignment of information and communication technology are empirically supported in affecting supply chain performance, and thus carry managerial and organizational implications in how they can be influenced, ideally for the benefit of manufacturing organizations. The data gathered for this study was obtained through interviews with sourcing professionals, as well as surveys distributed to corporate manufacturing employees. The findings on these variables fall in line with previous research explored in the report, adding credibility to previous studies, as well as their associated recommendations and implications. Organizational management and leadership, to improve supply chain performance, must strategically integrate information and communication technology, be clear and consistent in their messaging to employees, engage in effective conflict resolution, and provide support for necessary transparency and communication-enhancing initiatives.
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This thesis assesses the current state of the supply chains of healthcare equipment in the United States. Using the assessment, conclusions are drawn regarding the resilience and effectiveness of healthcare equipment supply chains, both in the U.S. and globally. Finally,…
This thesis assesses the current state of the supply chains of healthcare equipment in the United States. Using the assessment, conclusions are drawn regarding the resilience and effectiveness of healthcare equipment supply chains, both in the U.S. and globally. Finally, some solutions for the issues encountered with healthcare equipment, such as regulation and standardization for equipment, are noted and discussed in the context of the study.
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Nike, the largest athletic apparel company in the world, has a very complex wide-reaching supply chain. As pioneers of outsourcing production and products, they have dealt with many challenges and problems since their beginning in 1964. As Nike has faced…
Nike, the largest athletic apparel company in the world, has a very complex wide-reaching supply chain. As pioneers of outsourcing production and products, they have dealt with many challenges and problems since their beginning in 1964. As Nike has faced their controversial history of labor strikes, protests, boycotts, and much more, they began to restructure their business model and supply chain practices. Following this came audits, minimum age requirements, factory condition monitoring, and public disclosures of locations. With these new initiatives and growth in Nike’s supply chain, an overarching analysis of Ports of Lading, Shipment Origins, Ports of Unlading, Shippers/Suppliers, and Carriers can give a glimpse into the world-wide network of their apparel. Finally, through my data analysis and secondary source research, I will explain how Nike's supply chain emerged, adjusted, and changed given different textile regulatory environments over the years.
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This article explores the concept of anticipatory shipping, which involves shipping products to a warehouse before a customer places an order based on predictions of what they may want. The author uses Amazon's patent for anticipatory shipping as a case…
This article explores the concept of anticipatory shipping, which involves shipping products to a warehouse before a customer places an order based on predictions of what they may want. The author uses Amazon's patent for anticipatory shipping as a case study to explain how the company has implemented this approach in its logistics operations. The article includes Amazon's Anticipatory Shipping Flow Chart and Simulation of the Anticipatory Shipping System, as well as quantitative comparison and discussion of its potential benefits and limitations. The author also examines the existing research on anticipatory shipping and proposes areas for further study.
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This thesis will discuss how procurement should approach price increases from suppliers during at time of rising inflation. It explains the process that should be taken by a procurement associate and the different routes. The thesis mainly focuses on how…
This thesis will discuss how procurement should approach price increases from suppliers during at time of rising inflation. It explains the process that should be taken by a procurement associate and the different routes. The thesis mainly focuses on how procurement needs to be adaptable to changes during inflation since it can cause many aspects of the business to be volatile. This paper also leaves room for future research to analyze the optimal time to negotiate with a supplier after a downward trend.
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The occurrence of tragedies throughout history, whether it be natural disasters, pandemics, or wars, is inevitable. The way that humans have chosen to respond to destruction and disagreements has also changed. However, something that remains the same is that those…
The occurrence of tragedies throughout history, whether it be natural disasters, pandemics, or wars, is inevitable. The way that humans have chosen to respond to destruction and disagreements has also changed. However, something that remains the same is that those with less monetary resources and political power are at a higher disadvantage whenever the world is under duress or hardship. This propensity (tendency) can be seen through the comparison of two very different yet very profound events in recent history, the COVID-19 pandemic and World War II. The two events are distinct in their time periods, the nature of the disaster that they caused, and the problems that were created by their existence. Although they are very dissimilar, those in the US who had less monetarily were still disadvantaged much more than those who were more affluent. This pattern of disparity is revealed through the use and failure of the supply chain during both events. A supply chain is the sequence of processes involved in the production and distribution of a commodity or service (Supply Chain Definition & Meaning, n.d.). Although the supply chains used in World War II were not as fine-tuned as the ones required to distribute goods around the world today, World War II was instrumental in the refinement and use of the supply chain due to the high demand for goods and personnel across the world. During COVID-19 the quick shift in demand for unprecedented goods and services exposed the inflexibility of the world's largest supply chains, which in turn caused shortages around the world. For the United States government or large global corporations to fix the problems caused by these events, they both turned to the people who bear the majority of the burden of working overtime to account for the loss of goods; those who are most susceptible to the shortages of goods and services: those in lower-income communities.
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The occurrence of tragedies throughout history, whether it be natural disasters, pandemics, or wars, is inevitable. The way that humans have chosen to respond to destruction and disagreements has also changed. However, something that remains the same is that those…
The occurrence of tragedies throughout history, whether it be natural disasters, pandemics, or wars, is inevitable. The way that humans have chosen to respond to destruction and disagreements has also changed. However, something that remains the same is that those with less monetary resources and political power are at a higher disadvantage whenever the world is under duress or hardship. This propensity (tendency) can be seen through the comparison of two very different yet very profound events in recent history, the COVID-19 pandemic and World War II. The two events are distinct in their time periods, the nature of the disaster that they caused, and the problems that were created by their existence. Although they are very dissimilar, those in the US who had less monetarily were still disadvantaged much more than those who were more affluent. This pattern of disparity is revealed through the use and failure of the supply chain during both events. A supply chain is the sequence of processes involved in the production and distribution of a commodity or service (Supply Chain Definition & Meaning, n.d.). Although the supply chains used in World War II were not as fine-tuned as the ones required to distribute goods around the world today, World War II was instrumental in the refinement and use of the supply chain due to the high demand for goods and personnel across the world. During COVID-19 the quick shift in demand for unprecedented goods and services exposed the inflexibility of the world's largest supply chains, which in turn caused shortages around the world. For the United States government or large global corporations to fix the problems caused by these events, they both turned to the people who bear the majority of the burden of working overtime to account for the loss of goods; those who are most susceptible to the shortages of goods and services: those in lower-income communities.
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