The aim of this essay is to examine the broadly identifiable approaches to supply chain management. Supply chains have become increasingly complex as firms indulge in sophisticated strategies for... More > delivering to satisfy the customers and they are an important source of competitive advantage in buying, making, moving and selling processes. In the networked world, business is as much about products as it is about processes, inventory turns and speed to market. Thus, it makes sense for managers to tackle earnestly the multitude of supply chains that impinge on organisations and it is likely to be helpful for them to know about approaches to supply chain management. The discussion presented in this essay will be useful to all those who want to examine ways for bringing about improvements in their supply chain performance.< Less
The aim of this essay is to examine the broadly identifiable approaches to supply chain management. Supply chains have become increasingly complex as firms indulge in sophisticated strategies for... More > delivering to satisfy the customers and they are an important source of competitive advantage in buying, making, moving and selling processes. In the networked world, business is as much about products as it is about processes, inventory turns and speed to market. Thus, it makes sense for managers to tackle earnestly the multitude of supply chains that impinge on organisations and it is likely to be helpful for them to know about approaches to supply chain management. The discussion presented in this essay will be useful to all those who want to examine ways for bringing about improvements in their supply chain performance.< Less
This executive briefing is an introduction to the technology of computer simulation for middle and senior management in the logistics, distribution and warehousing industries. It outlines... More > capabilities and potentials at several levels and may also be of use to sales and marketing personnel.
Simulation technology is defined and explained. Hardware and software requirements are reviewed and a brief history of simulation is presented along with examples of past successful use. Then, with reference to the supply chain and the warehousing industry, possible uses of simulation are detailed in several modalities (purposes) and at several levels.
The benefits of simulation as an analytical tool are reviewed, followed by a section that describes industrial lessons learned from failed simulation projects and the requirements for success that emerge from those lessons. The briefing concludes with a short foray into the possible future of the technology.< Less
This executive briefing is an introduction to the technology of computer simulation for middle and senior management in the logistics, distribution and warehousing industries. It outlines... More > capabilities and potentials at several levels and may also be of use to sales and marketing personnel.
Simulation technology is defined and explained. Hardware and software requirements are reviewed and a brief history of simulation is presented along with examples of past successful use. Then, with reference to the supply chain and the warehousing industry, possible uses of simulation are detailed in several modalities (purposes) and at several levels.
The benefits of simulation as an analytical tool are reviewed, followed by a section that describes industrial lessons learned from failed simulation projects and the requirements for success that emerge from those lessons. The briefing concludes with a short foray into the possible future of the technology.< Less
As a renewable energy source, solar energy presents an exciting opportunity for India. While the current 4ontribution of solar energy to the total India's energy needs is insignificant, in the medium... More > and long run, it is expected that solar energy, especially solar PV will form a vital component of the country's energy mix.
The most important barrier that had stopped Solar PV from becoming a mainstream renewable energy resource is the high cost of producing power from the resource. This high cost is in turn a direct result of the high capital costs of the solar PV panels and the balance of system required.
This white paper titled Not Just Power provides inputs and insights on the diverse opportunities available in the Solar PV industry. This has been prepared by Energy Alternatives India (EAI), a leading consulting and research organization for the Indian renewable energy industry.< Less
In the fiercely competitive environment, that confronts the fashion and apparel industry today, success depends on implementing strategic plans that will reduce manufacturing costs, enhance quality... More > and design, maintain service levels to retailers who often work with minimal inventory and implementation of agile and reliable supply chains. Like many other finished apparel manufacturers, Presto Limited, a United Kingdom based firm must try to find locations where it can contract out manufacturing for supply to the United Kingdom and possibly the European markets. A trend towards constantly rising labour costs in the United Kingdom have seriously impacted the firm’s profitability and Italy, Lithuania and Mauritius were the alternative manufacturing locations shortlisted for contract manufacturing. This report presents a detailed analysis for each of the previously mentioned locations.< Less
In the fiercely competitive environment, that confronts the fashion and apparel industry today, success depends on implementing strategic plans that will reduce manufacturing costs, enhance quality... More > and design, maintain service levels to retailers who often work with minimal inventory and implementation of agile and reliable supply chains. Like many other finished apparel manufacturers, Presto Limited, a United Kingdom based firm must try to find locations where it can contract out manufacturing for supply to the United Kingdom and possibly the European markets. A trend towards constantly rising labour costs in the United Kingdom have seriously impacted the firm’s profitability and Italy, Lithuania and Mauritius were the alternative manufacturing locations shortlisted for contract manufacturing. This report presents a detailed analysis for each of the previously mentioned locations.< Less
This write-up presents a discussion about ideas related to reducing supply chain costs at Going Inc’s aircraft manufacturing business. Going, Inc. has a manufacturing division that produces... More > small, privately owned airplanes. The company faces production problems that are likely to introduce delays in the manufacturing system for new aircraft and already the aircraft manufacturing division’s workforce is working overtime, but the production deadlines cannot be met. A shortage of parts persists and other problems related to capacity, quality ratings, flexibility in manufacturing, lead times for manufacturing and order accuracy together with high manufacturing overheads plague the manufacturing division of Going Inc. However, market demand is improved and this means that efforts need to be made to try to improve the performance of the aircraft manufacturing business.< Less
