This Applied Management Project is written on the concepts of Supply Network and Location. The scope of this report is broad as it would intend to accomplish its objectives with four different case studies. It is obvious that there is no operation in the world that exist in isolation. Each operation is seems to be an integral part of large and relatively interconnected network of various operations. This factor is known as Supply Network which involves two major stakeholders (Suppliers and Customers). The perspective of Supply Network refers to be as a concept of settling all given operations in a context by which it allows the company to interact with its suppliers and customers. It has been determined that of all aspects (Input Material, Raw Material, Other Information and even Individuals within an enterprise flow within the organisational network of customers-suppliers relationships build through all of the given operations. This concept assists company in understanding and realising its competitiveness within the specified industry. Major disadvantage of this concept of Supply Network is that it implied an organisation to create intimacy with few suppliers and it has been examined that this would be resulted in strengthening the company’s suppliers bargaining power as the switching cost would get increase. Specifically, there are two stimuli (supply-side factors and demand side factors) that frequently intend organisations in changing their existing locations. This stimulus of relocating (supply-side factors) is more related with the changes in term of available resources or in term of direct or indirect cost. Whereas, the other stimulus (demand side factors) is more focused on the convenience of company’s customers. Additionally, there are five contemporary practices (Reconfiguration, Disintermediation, Co-opetition, Insourcing and Outsourcing) that could be adopted for the configuring of supply network. It has been recommended that the concept of Supply Network is of great worth specifically in companies’ operations. The companies that recognised and realised its importance have been managed to outsmart its rival by offering innovative products or through the creative approach of selling. Therefore the aspect of location decision is important in relation to the exploration and evaluation of predictable outcome of specified operations. [...]
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Section-1: Background Context with Aims & Objectives
- Background Context
- Problem Statement
- Research Aim & Objectives
- Section-2: Literature Review
- Perspective of Supply Network
- Merits of Supply Network
- Demerits of Supply Network
- Location Decisions
- Two Primary Reasons for Location Decision
- Changes in Supply
- Changes in Demand
- Major Objectives of Location Decision
- Supply-side Factors
- Labour Costs
- Land Costs
- Energy Costs
- Transportation Costs
- Community Factors
- Demand Side Factors
- Labour Skills
- Suitability Factor of Site
- Location Image & Reputation
- Customers' Convenience
- Five Contemporary Practices for Configuring the Supply Network
- Reconfiguration (Changing the form of Supply Network)
- Disintermediation
- Co-opetition
- In-Sourcing
- Outsourcing
- Section-3: Case Studies, Analysis & Discussion
- Case Studies
- Case Study on the Perspective of Supply Network
- Case Study on the Location Decision Making
- Case Study on Case Study on the Configuring of Supply Network (Reconfiguring)
- Case Study on Case Study on the Configuring of Supply Network (Outsourcing)
- Analysis
- Discussion
- Section-4: Conclusion & Recommendations
- Conclusion
- Recommendations
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This report aims to investigate the concepts of Supply Network and Location by analyzing four case studies. The report explores the interconnected nature of operations within a Supply Network, focusing on the interactions between suppliers and customers. The report also examines the factors that influence location decisions, particularly changes in supply and demand. Key themes covered include:- The importance of Supply Networks in fostering competitiveness and understanding relationships within the supply chain.
- The impact of supply-side factors (like resource availability and cost) and demand-side factors (like customer convenience) on location decisions.
- Five contemporary practices for configuring Supply Networks, including reconfiguration, disintermediation, co-opetition, insourcing, and outsourcing.
- The application of these concepts and practices to real-world case studies, analyzing the challenges and opportunities presented.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Section-1: Background Context with Aims & Objectives: This section establishes the context of the report, defining Supply Networks as interconnected networks of operations involving suppliers and customers. It highlights the strategic importance of Supply Networks in shaping an organization's competitiveness and outlines the research aim and objectives of the report.
- Section-2: Literature Review: This section provides a comprehensive overview of the theoretical framework surrounding Supply Networks and Location Decisions. It explores the merits and demerits of Supply Networks, the two primary reasons for location decisions (changes in supply and demand), and the various factors that influence location choices, including supply-side factors (labor costs, land costs, energy costs, transportation costs, community factors) and demand-side factors (labor skills, suitability of site, location image, customer convenience). This section also introduces five contemporary practices for configuring Supply Networks (reconfiguration, disintermediation, co-opetition, insourcing, and outsourcing).
- Section-3: Case Studies, Analysis & Discussion: This section delves into the application of the concepts discussed in the literature review. It presents various case studies showcasing the real-world application of Supply Network concepts and location decisions, providing analysis and discussion of the challenges and opportunities presented in each case.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This report focuses on the critical concepts of Supply Network and Location Decision, exploring their practical application through case studies. Key terms include: supply network, location decision, supplier, customer, reconfiguration, disintermediation, co-opetition, insourcing, outsourcing, supply-side factors, demand-side factors, competitiveness, strategic objectives, and case studies.- Citation du texte
- Junaid Javaid (Auteur), 2013, Hyundai's Decision to Location & Supply Networks, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/279773
