PROCESS DESIGNS AND SUPPLY CHAINS

INTRODUCTION

Various supply chain aspects involved, such as:– Raw materials – Equipment – Manufacturing– Storage and distribution

Dells success relies on the fact that it has a unique supply chain.

Through the chain, it is able to get the needed information from the clients and pass it to the suppliers.

Dell also ensures that a close relationship with the customers is maintained through the use of a direct sales model.

Information flow in the supply chain

• Facilitating communication is a key internal process in the organization

• Makes use of the customer-supplier circle and the sales-procurement-supplier ties.

• A collaborative effort is made utilizing the use of modern technologies.

• Has a simple user interface for online access.

• Makes use of oracle products to ensure that the flow of information is as expected.

Process matrix

A good example is the benefits measure

The use of process metrics can be effective in identifying the progress of the components, discovering the various areas that need more attention and also taking note of the areas that need more resources depending with the needs of the customer

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