Determinants of Outsourcing as a Competitive Strategy in Supply Chain Management of Manufacturing Companies in Kenya (A Case Study of East African Breweries Limited)

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lilian Nanjala Wabwile ◽  
G.S. Namusonge
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Competitive Strategy ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
East African ◽  
Chain Management

scholarly journals A Case Study of Supply Chain Management in a Manufacturing Company in China

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
Renfei Luo ◽  
Jiedan Huang ◽  
Jimmy Lee ◽  
Philip Pun
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Production Efficiency ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Inventory Level ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Optimal Ordering

Abstract How to manage inventory is becoming an increasingly crucial issue for most manufacturing companies. R&D, the pseudonymous case study considered here, is a foreign direct investment (FDI) company engaged in producing electronic components. As the prices of raw materials and operation costs increased, R&D was challenged to maintain a smooth relationship among several factors: level of inventory, customer satisfaction and production efficiency. This paper first discusses the key factors that affect R&D’s inventory level. It then combines recent supply chain management theories and quantitative data into a framework for identifying how R&D might determine optimal ordering policies and strategies to reduce overall costs, while at the same time satisfying customers in terms of service.

scholarly journals The effects of strategic planning, purchasing strategy and strategic partnership on operational performance

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 363-372 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zeplin Jiwa Husada Tarigan ◽  
Hotlan Siagian
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Strategic Planning ◽  
Business Process ◽  
Competitive Strategy ◽  
Strategic Partnership ◽  
Operational Performance ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
The Impact

The global competition in the manufacturing industry has obliged the companies to adopt an efficient and effective business process and adaptability of the company's competitive strategy following the external uncertainty conditions. The competitive strategy should enhance the competitiveness of the company, which is formulated during the strategic planning process. This paper investigates the impact of strategic planning, purchasing strategy, strategic partnership, on operational performance. The research has surveyed, using a questionnaire with a five-point Likert scale, 135 manufacturing companies domiciled in the region of East Java, Indonesia. Data analysis used the PLS technique. The objective of the analysis is to assess the measurement model for validity and reliability. Besides, the analysis also examines six hypotheses developed. The result reveals that all six hypotheses were empirically supported. The manufacturing company's strategic planning influences the purchasing strategy and strategic partnership. The result also shows that purchasing strategy through periodic evaluation of supplier capability, influences the strategic partnership in terms of involvement of suppliers in the business process of the company. Overall, strategic planning, purchasing strategy, and strategic partnership affect operational performance. It was also found that purchasing strategy and strategic partnerships mediate the influence of strategic planning on the performance. The results presented here may facilitate improvements in operational performance in the context of supply chain management. This paper also contributes to the ongoing research in the supply chain management theory.

Blockchain in Supply Chain: Case Study of Lottemart Ciputat

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. K. Handoyo ◽  
M. R. Mashudi ◽  
H. P. Ipung
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Information Asymmetry ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Business Case ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Production Processes

Current supply chain methods are having difficulties in resolving problems arising from the lack of trust in supply chains. The root reason lies in two challenges brought to the traditional mechanism: self-interests of supply chain members and information asymmetry in production processes. Blockchain is a promising technology to address these problems. The key objective of this paper is to present qualitative analysis for blockchain in supply chain as the decision-making framework to implement this new technology. The analysis method used Val IT business case framework, validated by the expert judgements. The further study needs to be elaborated by either the existing organization that use blockchain or assessment by the organization that will use blockchain to improve their supply chain management.

Carnival Corporation: The Challenges of Cutting Costs While Maintaining Quality and Customer Satisfaction

2018 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Dick Verbeek
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Customer Service ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Cruise Line ◽  
Management Issues

This case study has been developed to facilitate discussion about current supply chain management issues and potential solutions. The scenario presented in this case is very representative of the pressures experienced by supply chain managers. Namely, the need to reduce costs while maintaining quality and customer service. This case presents some unusual challenges and constraints that are unique to the cruise line industry. These constraints can provide an opportunity to explore new supply chain paradigms.

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