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BY: SINDOOR NAIK
ANSH AGARWAL

WHAT IS SUPPLY CHAIN

MANGEMENT?
Supply chain management
(SCM) is concerned with the
flow of products and
information between supply
chain members' organizations

The importance of information in

an integrated SCM environment:
Information
The IT Boomflow
! in Supply chain prior to 1990s

Benefits
of EDI
EDI
Speed
Data transfer in real-time, no time shift ( almost no time shift between
sending and receiving)
Reduction of human failure rate by re-keying data
General cost saving (no more people, no more paper, faster data processing,
etc.)
Reduced purchasing costs
Reduced cost by effective information processing rationalization
Greater flexibility
Saved time
Better information
Better collaboration
Higher transparency

ERP
What is ERP?
ERP attempts to integrate all departments and functions
across a company onto a single computer system that
can serve all those different departments specific needs

Explanation

Enterprise does business and to

do business it needs tools
An Enterprise has departments

In early 1970s

In 1990s

Drawbacks
Multiple

software systems, databases and

platforms

No

streamlining processes and workflows

Redundant
No

data entry and processes

shared information across departments

Slow

workflow and low efficiency

Less

customer satisfaction

Solution ?
HIRE
SUPERMAN
!
HIRE A SMART SOFTWARE !
ERP

Moving to ERP
Expensive
Customization
The

is limited

system may suffer from weakest link i.e.

an inefficiency in one department can effect
other departments

ERP Vendors
SAP
Microsoft
Oracle
Sage
SYSPRO

Dynamics

The Supply Chains Strategic

Importance
Supply chain management is the integration of
the activities that procure materials and
services, transform them into intermediate
goods and final products, and deliver them
through a distribution system
Competition is no longer between
companies; it is between supply chains

Radio Frequency Tags

Radio Frequency Tags: Keeping the Shelves Stocked

Supply chains work smoothly when sales are steady, but often break down
when confronted by a sudden surge in demand. Radio frequency ID (or
RFID) tags can change that by providing real-time information about whats
happening on store shelves. Heres how the system works for Proctor &
Gambles Pampers.

Bar Code System (BCS)

The bar code system is an identification technology wherein there

is placement of computer-readable codes on items, cartons and
containers in the form of grouping of parallel bars (usually blocks)
of different widths separated by light spaces (usually white),
again, of different widths.

It facilitates speedier flow of logistical information such as quick

tracking receipts, movement details, product identification, etc.,
with a lesser probability of error .

Characteristics of a Typical Bar Code

Benefits of Bar Code System

Speeds up data entry process

Enhances data accuracy

Reduces material handling labour

Minimizes on-hand inventory

Monitors labour efficiency

Improves customer service

Benefits of Bar Code System

Reduces product recall

Verifies orders at receiving and shipping

Reduces work-in-process idle time

Monitors and controls shop floor activity

Improves shop floor scheduling

Optimizes floor space

Improves product yield or reduces scrap

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