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