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We started our discussion by defining the supply chain as a set of processes
for creating and delivering products. Then we moved on to e-supply chains
that use information systems to coordinate the processes in supply chain
management. E supply chains help improve speed, agility and customer
satisfaction in B2B businesses through the use of new technology. The
e-supply chain comprises of five components, namely, supply chain
replenishment, collaborative planning, collaborative product development,
e-procurement and e-logistics. Inter-enterprise integration is the backbone
of SCM. The different types of enterprise integration are: responsive supply
chains, enterprising supply chains and intelligent supply chains.
Supply chain planning comprises of advanced scheduling and manufacturing
planning modules, distribution planning modules, demand planning modules,
and transportation planning modules. Supply chain planning is followed by
supply chain execution. Supply chain execution comprises of order planning,
production, replenishment, distribution management and reverse logistics. |
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