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Supply chain management

Control, visibility, efficiency – from start to finish

Supply chains can be complicated. That’s why we have designed our Supply Chain Management (SCM) services to help cater to your logistics complexities. Our local expertise along with our global infrastructure provides you with a strong supply chain backbone that will help you grow your business and exceed customer expectations.

Supply chain management (SCM) involves overseeing the flow of goods, information, and finances as they move from supplier to manufacturer to wholesaler to retailer to consumer. It encompasses various activities such as product development, sourcing, production, logistics, and distribution. Effective SCM aims to optimize the process to minimize costs, improve efficiency, and meet customer demands promptly.

Key components of supply chain management include:

  1. Identifying Needs: The first step is to determine what goods or services are needed. This involves forecasting demand, assessing inventory levels, and understanding the requirements of various departments within the organization.
  2. Supplier Selection: Once the requirements are identified, the next step is to select suppliers who can provide the needed goods or services. This process involves evaluating potential suppliers based on factors such as quality, reliability, cost, and location.
  3. Negotiation: Negotiating terms and conditions with suppliers is an essential part of the purchasing process. This includes discussing pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and any other relevant terms to ensure a mutually beneficial agreement.
  4. Purchase Order: After reaching an agreement with the supplier, a purchase order (PO) is issued. The PO outlines the details of the transaction, including the quantity, description, price, and delivery terms of the goods or services being purchased.
  5. Order Fulfillment: Once the purchase order is received by the supplier, they begin the process of fulfilling the order. This may involve manufacturing products, sourcing materials, or providing services according to the agreed-upon terms.
  6. Receiving and Inspection: Upon receiving the goods or services, the purchasing department or relevant stakeholders inspect them to ensure they meet quality standards and match the specifications outlined in the purchase order.
  7. Invoice Processing and Payment: After confirming that the goods or services have been received as expected, the purchasing department processes the supplier’s invoice for payment. This involves verifying the accuracy of the invoice and ensuring that it matches the terms outlined in the purchase order.
  8. Supplier Relationship Management: Building and maintaining positive relationships with suppliers is crucial for long-term success. This involves ongoing communication, performance evaluation, and addressing any issues or concerns that may arise during the purchasing process.

Advancements in technology, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and blockchain, are increasingly being utilized to enhance supply chain management processes. These technologies provide real-time visibility, streamline operations, and enable more accurate forecasting and decision-making.

Effective supply chain management is crucial for businesses to remain competitive in today’s global marketplace by ensuring efficiency, agility, and responsiveness to customer needs

The broad range of value-added capabilities provided under the SCM services can help achieve your business objectives with reliability, speed, agility, resilience, cost efficiency, and sustainability. Our expert supply chain teams can handle your logistics process, allowing you more time to concentrate on your core business

Control, visibility, efficiency – from start to finish

Supply chains can be complicated. That’s why we have designed our Supply Chain Management (SCM) services to help cater to your logistics complexities. Our local expertise along with our global infrastructure provides you with a strong supply chain backbone that will help you grow your business and exceed customer expectations.

Supply chain management (SCM) involves overseeing the flow of goods, information, and finances as they move from supplier to manufacturer to wholesaler to retailer to consumer. It encompasses various activities such as product development, sourcing, production, logistics, and distribution. Effective SCM aims to optimize the process to minimize costs, improve efficiency, and meet customer demands promptly.

Key components of supply chain management include:

  1. Identifying Needs: The first step is to determine what goods or services are needed. This involves forecasting demand, assessing inventory levels, and understanding the requirements of various departments within the organization.
  2. Supplier Selection: Once the requirements are identified, the next step is to select suppliers who can provide the needed goods or services. This process involves evaluating potential suppliers based on factors such as quality, reliability, cost, and location.
  3. Negotiation: Negotiating terms and conditions with suppliers is an essential part of the purchasing process. This includes discussing pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and any other relevant terms to ensure a mutually beneficial agreement.
  4. Purchase Order: After reaching an agreement with the supplier, a purchase order (PO) is issued. The PO outlines the details of the transaction, including the quantity, description, price, and delivery terms of the goods or services being purchased.
  5. Order Fulfillment: Once the purchase order is received by the supplier, they begin the process of fulfilling the order. This may involve manufacturing products, sourcing materials, or providing services according to the agreed-upon terms.
  6. Receiving and Inspection: Upon receiving the goods or services, the purchasing department or relevant stakeholders inspect them to ensure they meet quality standards and match the specifications outlined in the purchase order.
  7. Invoice Processing and Payment: After confirming that the goods or services have been received as expected, the purchasing department processes the supplier’s invoice for payment. This involves verifying the accuracy of the invoice and ensuring that it matches the terms outlined in the purchase order.
  8. Supplier Relationship Management: Building and maintaining positive relationships with suppliers is crucial for long-term success. This involves ongoing communication, performance evaluation, and addressing any issues or concerns that may arise during the purchasing process.

Advancements in technology, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and blockchain, are increasingly being utilized to enhance supply chain management processes. These technologies provide real-time visibility, streamline operations, and enable more accurate forecasting and decision-making.

Effective supply chain management is crucial for businesses to remain competitive in today’s global marketplace by ensuring efficiency, agility, and responsiveness to customer needs

The broad range of value-added capabilities provided under the SCM services can help achieve your business objectives with reliability, speed, agility, resilience, cost efficiency, and sustainability. Our expert supply chain teams can handle your logistics process, allowing you more time to concentrate on your core business