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5. The Supply Chain – Another View Plan Source Make Deliver Buy Suppliers Manufacturers Warehouses & Distribution Centers Customers Material Costs Transportation Costs Transportation Costs Transportation Costs Inventory Costs Manufacturing Costs
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17. Supply Chain Management Operations Strategies Source: Simchi-Levi complex products, unique customer specifications many variations on finished product; infrequent demand customized products, many variations standardized products, relatively predictable demand WHEN TO CHOOSE Enables response to specific customer requirements Engineer to Order Low inventory levels; wide range of product offerings; simplified planning Configure to Order Customization; reduced inventory; improved service levels Make to Order Low manufacturing costs; meet customer demands quickly Make to Stock BENEFITS STRATEGY
29. Characteristics of Push, Pull and Push/Pull Strategies Source: Simchi-Levi Short Long Lead Time Order Fulfillment Supply Chain Planning Processes Resource Allocation High Minimize Cost PUSH Responsiveness Focus Low Complexity Maximize Service Level Objective PULL