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What is the formula to calculate Total Length of the chain and what do its components represent?
What is the formula to calculate Total Length of the chain and what do its components represent?
Total Length of the chain = DRM + DWIP + DFG; where DRM is Days of Raw Materials, DWIP is Days of Work In Progress, and DFG is Days of Finished Goods inventory.
Explain the significance of the Supply Chain Inefficiency Ratio (SCI) and its formula.
Explain the significance of the Supply Chain Inefficiency Ratio (SCI) and its formula.
SCI = SCC / NS, where SCC represents supply chain management costs and NS stands for net sales; it measures the efficiency of the supply chain in relation to sales.
How is Supply Chain Working Capital Productivity (SWCP) calculated?
How is Supply Chain Working Capital Productivity (SWCP) calculated?
SWCP = NS / SWC, where NS is net sales and SWC is supply chain working capital.
Describe what the Cash-to-Cash (C2C) cycle measures.
Describe what the Cash-to-Cash (C2C) cycle measures.
What factors can lead to cost reduction in supply chain management?
What factors can lead to cost reduction in supply chain management?
What is Little’s Law and how is it represented mathematically?
What is Little’s Law and how is it represented mathematically?
What are the different types of inventory and their purposes?
What are the different types of inventory and their purposes?
How do procurement and sourcing decisions impact supply chain performance?
How do procurement and sourcing decisions impact supply chain performance?
What is the role of information in supply chain efficiency?
What is the role of information in supply chain efficiency?
Define 'Safety Inventory' and its trade-offs.
Define 'Safety Inventory' and its trade-offs.
What is the trade-off between responsiveness and efficiency in supply chain management?
What is the trade-off between responsiveness and efficiency in supply chain management?
Why is the design of the transportation network important?
Why is the design of the transportation network important?
What is meant by 'Push versus Pull' in supply chain context?
What is meant by 'Push versus Pull' in supply chain context?
How does an increase in facility number affect transportation costs and response time?
How does an increase in facility number affect transportation costs and response time?
What are the five distinct management processes in the SCOR model?
What are the five distinct management processes in the SCOR model?
Define the term 'Perfect Order Fulfillment' in the context of SCOR metrics.
Define the term 'Perfect Order Fulfillment' in the context of SCOR metrics.
Explain the significance of the Cash-to-Cash Cycle Time metric.
Explain the significance of the Cash-to-Cash Cycle Time metric.
What is the main focus of SCOR's Level 1 metrics?
What is the main focus of SCOR's Level 1 metrics?
What does 'Supply Chain Flexibility' refer to in the SCOR model?
What does 'Supply Chain Flexibility' refer to in the SCOR model?
Identify one standard practice incorporated in the SCOR model.
Identify one standard practice incorporated in the SCOR model.
What is meant by 'best practice' in the context of SCOR?
What is meant by 'best practice' in the context of SCOR?
Describe the purpose of the SCOR model's predefined relationships between processes, metrics, and practices.
Describe the purpose of the SCOR model's predefined relationships between processes, metrics, and practices.
What critical aspect does 'Supply Chain Management Cost' track?
What critical aspect does 'Supply Chain Management Cost' track?
Which metric measures the time from order placement to delivery for orders?
Which metric measures the time from order placement to delivery for orders?
In the SCOR model, what level of metrics provides diagnostics for Level 1 metrics?
In the SCOR model, what level of metrics provides diagnostics for Level 1 metrics?
Explain what is meant by the term 'Total Logistics Management Cost'.
Explain what is meant by the term 'Total Logistics Management Cost'.
What are the two dimensions measured under 'Assets' in SCOR metrics?
What are the two dimensions measured under 'Assets' in SCOR metrics?
What do SCOR Level 3 metrics focus on?
What do SCOR Level 3 metrics focus on?
How does 'Supply Chain Adaptability' differ from 'Supply Chain Flexibility'?
How does 'Supply Chain Adaptability' differ from 'Supply Chain Flexibility'?
Flashcards
SCOR
SCOR
Supply Chain Operations Reference Model. A framework used to standardize and improve supply chain management processes, metrics and practices.
5 SCOR Processes
5 SCOR Processes
Plan, Source, Make, Deliver, Return. These are the five fundamental stages of a supply chain, from strategic planning to after-sales service.
SCOR Level 1
SCOR Level 1
The highest level of SCOR framework, focusing on the overall supply chain performance and key metrics.
SCOR Level 2
SCOR Level 2
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SCOR Level 3
SCOR Level 3
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SCOR Level 4
SCOR Level 4
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SCOR Level 5
SCOR Level 5
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Perfect Order Fulfillment
Perfect Order Fulfillment
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Supply Chain Flexibility
Supply Chain Flexibility
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Supply Chain Management Cost
Supply Chain Management Cost
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Cash-to-Cash Cycle Time
Cash-to-Cash Cycle Time
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Best Practice
Best Practice
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Current Best Practice
Current Best Practice
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Structured Best Practice
Structured Best Practice
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Proven Best Practice
Proven Best Practice
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Total Chain Length
Total Chain Length
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Supply Chain Inefficiency Ratio
Supply Chain Inefficiency Ratio
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Supply Chain Working Capital Productivity
Supply Chain Working Capital Productivity
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Days of Raw Materials Inventory (DRM)
Days of Raw Materials Inventory (DRM)
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Days of Work-in-Process Inventory (DWIP)
Days of Work-in-Process Inventory (DWIP)
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Days of Finished Goods Inventory (DFG)
Days of Finished Goods Inventory (DFG)
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Inventory Turnover
Inventory Turnover
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Accounts Receivable Turnover
Accounts Receivable Turnover
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Accounts Payable Turnover
Accounts Payable Turnover
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Cash-to-Cash Cycle
Cash-to-Cash Cycle
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Supply Chain Coordination
Supply Chain Coordination
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Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)
Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)
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Push vs. Pull Systems
Push vs. Pull Systems
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Supply Chain Visibility
Supply Chain Visibility
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In-House Sourcing vs. Outsourcing
In-House Sourcing vs. Outsourcing
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Study Notes
SCOR Model and Supply Chain Performance
- The SCOR (Supply Chain Operations Reference) Model is a framework for supply chain management
- It defines standard processes, metrics, and practices
- The fundamental process framework encompasses Plan, Source, Make, Deliver, and Return
- Metrics are used to diagnose SC health at three levels (1, 2, and 3) with level 1 being the overall health
Metrics for Supply Chain Performance
- Internal Facing Metrics:
- Total Logistics Management Cost, Value-added Productivity, and Warranty costs are metrics used to evaluate cost efficiency
- Cash-to-cash cycle time, Inventory days of supply, and Asset turnover measure efficiency and asset utilization in the supply chain
- Customer Facing Metrics:
- Order fulfillment performance and Perfect Order fulfillment metrics measure service and reliability
- Supply chain response time and Production flexibility reflect the responsiveness and agility of the supply chain
Supply Chain Drivers
- Competitive Strategy is a crucial element that influences supply chain performance. It guides the design & operation
- Supply Chain Strategy provides the roadmap for how the chain needs to function to be effective
- Supply Chain Structure: Facilities, inventory, transportation, and sourcing are fundamental components. Efficient and responsive integration among these components significantly impacts overall performance.
Key Financial Measures of Supply Chain Performance
- Total Supply Chain Management Cost: Measures the overall cost of managing the supply chain including costs of inventory, logistics and other aspects
- Cash-to-cash cycle time: Time from when the company invests in a product to the time they receive cash from selling that product
- Inventory metrics: Important for quantifying and managing inventory, impacting cost and efficiency
- Inventory turnover
- Days inventory
- Average inventory
- Supply chain efficiency ratio: Cost and revenue comparisons to evaluate the efficiency and contribution of the supply chain.
Best Practices for Supply Chain Management
- Best practices are proven and repeatable methods that lead to positive operational results and consistent performance.
- Key characteristics of best practices include being current, structured, proven, and repeatable
Importance of Information in Supply Chains
- Information is vital for coordinated supply chain operations
- Information tools and technologies allow for more accurate forecasts, responsiveness, and reduction of costs by improving supply chain flow
- Key information elements include sales, production, and inventory strategies used to meet demand patterns appropriately.
Description of Key Components of Supply Chains
- Facilities: The physical locations where goods are made or stored
- Inventory: Products held on hand to meet demand
- Transportation: The movement of goods from one location to another
- Sourcing: The procurement of goods and services from suppliers
- Information: The communication and data flows within and between supply chain stages
Performance Measures
- Metrics: Quantifiable values used to track and evaluate the effectiveness of the components or the entire supply chain.
- Financial and non-financial measures (e.g., speed, quality, and customer satisfaction) are combined into a single overall measure.
- Each component considered for metrics has a defined goal that must be balanced with cost and value.
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