Скачать или смотреть The 6 Supply Chain Drivers Explained: Balancing Efficiency and Responsiveness

This video provides a comprehensive overview of the six key drivers that managers use to implement supply chain strategy. We explore the fundamental trade-off between responsiveness and efficiency and how each driver can be adjusted to achieve strategic goals. Using detailed examples from companies like Walmart and Dell, this lesson breaks down the role of logistical and cross-functional drivers. Finally, we cover how to measure the effectiveness of these decisions using key financial metrics.

Key topics covered in this video:

An overview of the six supply chain drivers: Facilities, Inventory, Transportation, Information, Sourcing, and Pricing.

The difference between Logistical Drivers and Cross-Functional Drivers.

Detailed analysis of each driver using Walmart and Dell as case studies to compare efficiency-focused and responsiveness-focused strategies.

The role of facilities, from large distribution centers to lean assembly plants.

Inventory strategies, including managing cycle stock and safety stock, and the build-to-order model.

Transportation decisions, including mode selection and the use of private fleets versus third-party logistics (3PLs).

The critical role of Information, Sourcing, and Pricing in coordinating the supply chain.

How to measure supply chain performance using financial metrics like Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), inventory holding costs, and transportation costs.

Disclaimer Note
This video overview was produced with AI assistance using Google NotebookLM based on original course materials prepared by Professor Americo Cunha, PhD. The content was reviewed and refined for accuracy and relevance to the course learning outcomes.