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In an integrated process, why is the review of inventory of finished goods a critical initial step in the fulfillment process?
In an integrated process, why is the review of inventory of finished goods a critical initial step in the fulfillment process?
It determines whether immediate customer orders can be fulfilled from existing stock, influencing subsequent decisions about procurement and production.
From an integrated process perspective, contrast the operational focus between 'sell from stock' and 'sell to order' fulfillment strategies.
From an integrated process perspective, contrast the operational focus between 'sell from stock' and 'sell to order' fulfillment strategies.
'Sell from stock' assumes immediate availability, prioritizing efficient inventory management, while 'sell to order' emphasizes customization and production flexibility in response to customer demand.
How does the integration of procurement, production, and fulfillment processes support a company's ability to respond effectively to fluctuating demand?
How does the integration of procurement, production, and fulfillment processes support a company's ability to respond effectively to fluctuating demand?
Integration allows real-time adjustments to raw material orders, production scheduling, and inventory levels, ensuring the right products are available when needed while minimizing waste and excess costs.
Explain the importance of information flow in the conceptual framework of integrated processes, and how it influences decision-making across different business functions.
Explain the importance of information flow in the conceptual framework of integrated processes, and how it influences decision-making across different business functions.
In the context of integrated processes, discuss the potential consequences of inadequate physical flow on the efficiency and effectiveness of a company's operations.
In the context of integrated processes, discuss the potential consequences of inadequate physical flow on the efficiency and effectiveness of a company's operations.
How can a company leverage Human Capital Management (HCM) to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of its integrated processes?
How can a company leverage Human Capital Management (HCM) to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of its integrated processes?
Explain how Asset Management contributes to the overall success of integrated processes within a manufacturing organization.
Explain how Asset Management contributes to the overall success of integrated processes within a manufacturing organization.
How does Supply Chain Management (SCM) facilitate the integration of a company's internal processes with those of its suppliers and customers?
How does Supply Chain Management (SCM) facilitate the integration of a company's internal processes with those of its suppliers and customers?
How might a breakdown in Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) impact a company's ability to maintain consistent quality and timely delivery in its integrated processes?
How might a breakdown in Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) impact a company's ability to maintain consistent quality and timely delivery in its integrated processes?
In what ways can Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) enhance the efficiency and innovation of a company's integrated processes?
In what ways can Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) enhance the efficiency and innovation of a company's integrated processes?
What role does Customer Relationship Management (CRM) play in aligning a company's integrated processes with the needs and expectations of its customers?
What role does Customer Relationship Management (CRM) play in aligning a company's integrated processes with the needs and expectations of its customers?
How does demand planning improve the efficiency of production capacity planning, material logistics, and material scheduling in supply chain management?
How does demand planning improve the efficiency of production capacity planning, material logistics, and material scheduling in supply chain management?
Explain how managing auctions and bidding in the 'source-to-settle' process impacts both supplier relationships and cost efficiency.
Explain how managing auctions and bidding in the 'source-to-settle' process impacts both supplier relationships and cost efficiency.
What are the key considerations in transitioning from a 'make to stock' to a 'make to order' production approach, and what impact would this have on inventory management?
What are the key considerations in transitioning from a 'make to stock' to a 'make to order' production approach, and what impact would this have on inventory management?
Analyze how enhancing the document management stage of the 'idea-to-market' process can concurrently improve regulatory compliance and accelerate new product introduction.
Analyze how enhancing the document management stage of the 'idea-to-market' process can concurrently improve regulatory compliance and accelerate new product introduction.
How can companies use the data gathered during the 'opportunity management' stage of the CRM process to dynamically adjust sales strategies and forecasting models?
How can companies use the data gathered during the 'opportunity management' stage of the CRM process to dynamically adjust sales strategies and forecasting models?
Distinguish between the roles of physical flow
and document and data flow
in enabling effective decision making within integrated business processes.
Distinguish between the roles of physical flow
and document and data flow
in enabling effective decision making within integrated business processes.
Evaluate how inter-dependencies between fulfillment and procurement amplify both the benefits and risks associated with lean inventory practices.
Evaluate how inter-dependencies between fulfillment and procurement amplify both the benefits and risks associated with lean inventory practices.
How might increased automation in production processes necessitate correspondingly advanced strategies in human capital management, and why?
How might increased automation in production processes necessitate correspondingly advanced strategies in human capital management, and why?
Develop a scenario where a breakdown in internal asset management could directly undermine the effectiveness of external supply chain management initiatives.
Develop a scenario where a breakdown in internal asset management could directly undermine the effectiveness of external supply chain management initiatives.
Flashcards
Fulfillment
Fulfillment
Core business processes that include fulfilling customer orders from stock.
Procurement
Procurement
Core business processes that include procuring materials to stock.
Production
Production
Core business processes that involve manufacturing products to stock.
Physical Flow
Physical Flow
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Document/Data Flow
Document/Data Flow
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Information Flow
Information Flow
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Sell to Order
Sell to Order
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Procure to Order
Procure to Order
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Make to Order
Make to Order
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Human Capital Management
Human Capital Management
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Asset Management
Asset Management
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Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Supply Chain Management (SCM)
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Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
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Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
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Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
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Study Notes
Integrated Processes
- Core business processes include fulfillment, procurement, and production.
Conceptual Framework
- The Conceptual Framework consists of Physical Flow, Document and Data Flow, and Information Flow.
Assumptions Regarding Processes
- The fulfillment process involves selling from stock with materials readily available to fulfill customer orders.
- Procurement involves procuring to stock.
- Production consists of making to stock with necessary raw materials available.
New Assumptions
- Fulfillment can shift from selling from stock to selling to order and materials may not always be available.
- Procurement can change from procuring to stock to procuring to order.
- Production may shift from making to stock to making to order and raw materials may not always be available.
Physical Flow
- The fulfillment process starts with reviewing inventory of finished goods.
- The production process starts with reviewing inventory of raw materials.
- Procurement, production and fulfillment process can all be resumed.
Intra-Company Processes
- Human Capital Management (HCM), also known as HRIS, is an intra-company process.
- Asset Management is another intra-company process.
Human Capital Management Process
- Consists of recruiting Employees, Employee On-Boarding, Performance Management, Career Planning, and Employee Off-Boarding.
Asset Management Process
- Consists of Acquired Assets, Deploy Assets, Maintain Assets, Asset Accounting, and Retire/Replace Assets
Extended (Inter-Company Processes)
- Enterprise systems (ES) are used to manage inter-company processes.
- Supply Chain Management (SCM) is an ES.
- Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) is an ES.
- Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) is an ES.
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is an ES.
Plan-to-Produce Process in SCM
- This process includes supply network forecasting, demand planning, production capacity planning, material logistics, and production & material scheduling.
Source-to-Settle Process in SRM
- This process includes supplier identification & selection, requests for quotation (RFQ), manage auctions & bidding, establish & manage contracts, and monitor supplier relationships.
Idea-to-Market Process in PLM
- This process includes idea sourcing & management, project management, document management, quality assurance & testing, and new product introduction.
Demand-to-Order Process in CRM
- This process includes demand generation, opportunity management, quotations & bidding, sales order conversion, and customer service & support.
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