Product versus Service Supply Chains Comparison

Business & Finance, Management & Leadership, Production & Operations Management
Cover of the book Product versus Service Supply Chains Comparison by James Tallant, GRIN Verlag
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: James Tallant ISBN: 9783640837427
Publisher: GRIN Verlag Publication: February 21, 2011
Imprint: GRIN Verlag Language: English
Author: James Tallant
ISBN: 9783640837427
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Publication: February 21, 2011
Imprint: GRIN Verlag
Language: English

Essay from the year 2010 in the subject Business economics - Supply, Production, Logistics, grade: 97.00, University of Phoenix, course: ISCOM 374 Integrated Logistics Management, language: English, abstract: Product versus Service Supply Chains Comparison Paper Both manufacturing and service organizations face challenges of maintaining inventory throughout the supply chain. Managing the supply chain for each type of organization poses similar yet distinct issues. To compete better in the global market place the ability to understand the importance of distinguishing the factors that influence a service organizations forecasting and resourcing decisions as opposed to a manufacturing origination as it applies to sales and the supply chain is important. This paper will evaluate how supplying a service rather than a product impacts forecasting and organization resourcing decisions. The implications for both manufacturing and service companies when forecasts are significantly different will also be discussed. In addition, as a result, of these differences, the adjustments an organization must make to inventory practices will be reviewed. Finally, in an attempt to satisfy customer service, an evaluation of how general inventory logistics considerations will be made to ensure that organizations remain successful in a global marketplace.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Essay from the year 2010 in the subject Business economics - Supply, Production, Logistics, grade: 97.00, University of Phoenix, course: ISCOM 374 Integrated Logistics Management, language: English, abstract: Product versus Service Supply Chains Comparison Paper Both manufacturing and service organizations face challenges of maintaining inventory throughout the supply chain. Managing the supply chain for each type of organization poses similar yet distinct issues. To compete better in the global market place the ability to understand the importance of distinguishing the factors that influence a service organizations forecasting and resourcing decisions as opposed to a manufacturing origination as it applies to sales and the supply chain is important. This paper will evaluate how supplying a service rather than a product impacts forecasting and organization resourcing decisions. The implications for both manufacturing and service companies when forecasts are significantly different will also be discussed. In addition, as a result, of these differences, the adjustments an organization must make to inventory practices will be reviewed. Finally, in an attempt to satisfy customer service, an evaluation of how general inventory logistics considerations will be made to ensure that organizations remain successful in a global marketplace.

More books from GRIN Verlag

Cover of the book International Strategic Leadership: Case study of Benetton Group by James Tallant
Cover of the book Fallstudie zur Vorbereitung auf einen Marathonlauf by James Tallant
Cover of the book Principal-Agency-Theory in Mergers and Acquisitions by James Tallant
Cover of the book Die Vergütungen des GmbH-Geschäftsführers nach EStG, KStG und UStG by James Tallant
Cover of the book Das SCOR-Modell - Aufbau, Ziele, Diskussionspunkte by James Tallant
Cover of the book Die Kündigung wegen unpünktlicher Mietzahlung by James Tallant
Cover of the book Emil Noldes 'Das Leben Christi' by James Tallant
Cover of the book Einschichtwicklung herstellen (Unterweisung Elektroniker /-in für Maschinen und Antriebstechnik) by James Tallant
Cover of the book Der Einsatz von Wikis als Lernarrangement. Projektorientierte Nutzung zur Erstellung von Kurzgeschichten im Englischunterricht by James Tallant
Cover of the book 'Cum autem Ecclesia sit in Christo veluti sacramentum...' - Grundzüge der katholischen Ekklesiologie by James Tallant
Cover of the book Methodisch-didaktische Einheit zum Thema 'Tisch wischen' by James Tallant
Cover of the book Zwischen Tradition und Avantgarde: Figuration und Abstraktion by James Tallant
Cover of the book Die Geburt des modernen Buchhandels by James Tallant
Cover of the book Die Darstellung des jüdischen Überlebenskampfes im historischen Spielfilm by James Tallant
Cover of the book Der Mitarbeiter ab 40 - Defizitmodell oder Potenzial? Grundlagen der Personalentwicklung für ältere Mitarbeiter by James Tallant
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy