CHAPTER 7

Identifying Problems in Supply Chain Operations

Introduction

SCM is becoming more critical to figure out how to improve the core advantages and to increase the strategic competitiveness. In a supply chain, ideas to improve the process product delivery from its origin to its destination seem natural. If in practice this were that simple, there would be no need for specialized tools like those of a supply chain to figure out better delivery solutions. The common goal of any SCM is trying to increase business profit. Hence, for this to happen, the first challenge resides in developing a well-organized supply chain. To be considered efficient, the supply chain must be aligned to ensure that what the manufacturer produces meets customer ...

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