Supply Chain Management - A Critical Analysis

Diplomarbeit , 2009 , 99 Seiten , Note: 1,7

BWL - Unternehmensführung, Management, Organisation

The intention of this paper is to establish understanding about Supply Chain Management in general and the basic strategies of Supply Chain Management in special. It shall be determined if Supply Chain Management is only a vogue term or if it can be seen as a practical approach how to decrease costs and to eliminate inefficiencies along the Supply Chain with the main focus set on the consumer. Moreover the consciousness for the behaviour in a Supply Chain and the need for cross-company cooperation shall be stressed and the awareness for one of the main success factors for an efficient implementation of the basic strategies of Supply Chain Management should be imparted: the willingness for cooperation. In addition to that a broad overview of the prior ECR Model shall be given and the close link between Supply Chain Management and Category Management shall be emphasized.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

• Introduction
• Problem
• Goals
• Structure
• Definitions and distinctions
• Definition and Distinction of the Efficient Consumer Response (ECR) Model
• Definition and description of the ECR Model
• Basic Strategies of the ECR Model
• Factors for a successful implementation of the ECR Model
• Definition and Distinction of a Supply Chain
• Definition and description of a Supply Chain
• Elements of a Supply Chain
• Maxims of behaviour in a Supply Chain
• Risks in a Supply Chain
• Definition and Distinction of Supply Chain Management (SCM)
• Definition of Supply Chain Management
• Supply Chain Management in comparison to Porter's Value Chain
• Chosen Aspects of Supply Chain Management
• Theoretical Backgrounds of Supply Chain Management
• The Order to Payment S
• Reasons for Supply Chain Management
• Goals and tasks of Supply Chain Management
• Requirements and presumption for efficient Supply Chain Management
• Possible pitfalls and obstructions for the implementation of SCM
• Potentials of Supply Chain Management
• Critical acclaim on Supply Chain Management
• The Supply Chain Operations Reference-Model (SCOR Model) as a Reference Model for Supply Chain Management
• General definition of Reference Models
• Theoretical backgrounds of the SCOR Model
• Definition and description of the SCOR Model
• Critical Acclaim on the SCOR Model
• Basic strategies and techniques of SCM on the supply-side of the ECR Model
• Efficient Replenishment
• Vendor Managed Inventory
• Co-Managed Inventory
• Computer Assisted Ordering
• Efficient Administration
• Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment (CPFR)
• Direct Store Delivery
• Cross Docking
• Efficient Operating Standards
• Efficient Unit Loads
• Roll Cage Sequencing
• Logistic Pooling
• Critical acclaim on the SCM basic strategies and techniques
• Conclusion and Outlook
• Literature
• List of tables
• List of pictures
• List of figures
• List of abbreviations

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte

This thesis aims to provide a critical analysis of Supply Chain Management (SCM) by examining its theoretical foundations, practical applications, and potential benefits and drawbacks. The work focuses on the Efficient Consumer Response (ECR) model as a framework for understanding SCM and explores key strategies and techniques for optimizing supply chains within this context.

• The Efficient Consumer Response (ECR) Model and its role in Supply Chain Management
• Key strategies and techniques of Supply Chain Management, including Vendor Managed Inventory, Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment (CPFR), and Direct Store Delivery
• The Supply Chain Operations Reference Model (SCOR Model) as a framework for analyzing and improving supply chain performance
• The impact of Supply Chain Management on efficiency, cost reduction, and customer satisfaction
• Potential challenges and limitations of implementing Supply Chain Management strategies

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel

The introduction sets the stage for the thesis by outlining the problem of increasing cost pressure in the retail trade sector, particularly in the context of the global financial crisis. It highlights the importance of efficient supply chains in mitigating these pressures and achieving sustainable business success.

Chapter 2 provides a comprehensive overview of key definitions and distinctions related to Supply Chain Management. It examines the Efficient Consumer Response (ECR) model, its basic strategies, and factors for successful implementation. The chapter also delves into the concept of a supply chain, its elements, maxims of behavior, and potential risks. Finally, it defines Supply Chain Management and compares it to Porter's Value Chain.

Chapter 3 explores chosen aspects of Supply Chain Management, focusing on its theoretical backgrounds, goals, tasks, requirements, and potential pitfalls. It examines the Order to Payment S as a model for understanding the flow of goods and information within a supply chain. The chapter also discusses the Supply Chain Operations Reference Model (SCOR Model) as a framework for analyzing and improving supply chain performance.

Chapter 4 delves into basic strategies and techniques of Supply Chain Management on the supply-side of the ECR Model. It examines efficient replenishment strategies, including Vendor Managed Inventory, Co-Managed Inventory, and Computer Assisted Ordering. The chapter also explores efficient administration techniques, such as Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment (CPFR), Direct Store Delivery, and Cross Docking. Finally, it discusses efficient operating standards, including efficient unit loads, roll cage sequencing, and logistic pooling.

Schlüsselwörter

The keywords and focus themes of the text include Supply Chain Management, Efficient Consumer Response (ECR), Vendor Managed Inventory, Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment (CPFR), Direct Store Delivery, Cross Docking, Supply Chain Operations Reference Model (SCOR Model), and the impact of Supply Chain Management on efficiency, cost reduction, and customer satisfaction.

• Hochschule: Fachhochschule für Oekonomie & Management gemeinnützige GmbH, Hochschulstudienzentrum Duisburg
• Note: 1,7
• Autor: Stefan Overbeck (Autor:in)
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2009
• Seiten: 99
• Katalognummer: V132098
• ISBN (eBook): 9783640376834
• ISBN (Buch): 9783640376957
• Sprache: Englisch
• Schlagworte: SCM, ECR, SCOR, Category Management, Supply Chain Management, Finanzkrise, Efficient Consumer Response, Thema Supply-Chain-Management