Description

The purpose of this case study is to analyse Toyota Motor Corporation of Australia’s (TMCA) supply chain. It also focuses on how Information Technology (IT) is currently being utilized to support its operations.

The history of Toyota since its introduction into Australia is covered in detail, followed by a thorough description of the organisation’s current business and its context. Within the case detail description the supply network is also analysed.

These details include the description of the upstream and downstream entities, and how procurement and selling arrangements are done within the organisation. Material and financial flows, logistics and shipping arrangements are also reviewed. Additionally details on the current involvements of the organisation with any e-Marketplace are being highlighted.

Within each of the subcategories of the supply chain being discussed, each of them has been provided with information of how IT is being utilised to support and improve legacy supply chain operations. The strengths of the supply chain are being highlighted, while discussing its weaknesses derived from the previous information.

In summation there is no perfect solution for any supply chain, as all legacy systems have their own weaknesses. With the implementation of IT though, a large scale company can come close to reaping the benefits of a solution that aims at excellence, but not perfection.