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Supply Chain Checklist
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StrategicTrade-Offs
 
Are sourcing decisions and their potential inherent risks properlymanaged?
 
Have we considered the full cost & benefit of own vs. outsource supplyand distribution strategy? What is the degree of reliance on local vs.regional supply / competencies and support? What are the key risks,which may disrupt the supply chain and their potential business impact?
 
Are we optimising the balance between inventory covers and turns,transit lead times, demand planning accuracy?
 
How can we increase asset utilization without compromising flexibilityand responsiveness?
Customers
 
What are the Customers expectations? Are we fulfilling them?
 
What is the length of the Supply Chain from order to shops availabilityand how fast is the product movement through the supply chain?
 
What steps can we take to reduce shrinkages (reported and hiddencosts)?
 
Do we have reliable and strict stock aging & stock rotationmanagement throughout the end-to-end Supply Chain?
 
Are there unexploited Routes to Market opportunities which canimprove product reach or efficient availability?
 
Do we have the ability to develop preferential relationships withCustomers and Suppliers?
 
How can we increase customer collaboration, develop jointimprovement programs that drive mutual benefits (e.g. availability,reduce retail stock-outs, etc)?
 
How can we enhance and offer differentiated customer service?
 
How can we enhance the use of customer and consumer information inthe Supply Chains?
 
Have we explored new technology enablers and platforms or initiativesfor exploiting business opportunities?
Supply ChainProcessefficiency &effectiveness
 
How do we use means to enhancing the Supply Chain operationalefficiency & effectiveness?
 
Can we identify potential economies of scale in back office processesand organisation?
 
Have we achieved desired level of Supply Chain cost transparency?
 
Have we established clear ownership and accountabilities across theSupply Chain processes and Business activities?
 
Do we consistently implement the necessary performance measuresand indicators for a transparent and continuous improvement drivenperformance culture?
 
How are we preparing to managing sustained and increased levels ofcomplexity arising from diversity of products, channels, customers,organisations and IT systems?
 
Can we enhance supply chain flexibility and speed through e.g. processor organisation re-design?

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