Create a diagram of the supply chain of one or more products/services the organizations provides to its customers. Identify the specific suppliers, distributors, manufacturers/Service providers, wholesalers, retailers and end users (Customers).
NOTE: Do not submit as generic supply chain diagram. Use actual names of companies or products who participate in your chosen supply chain.
Use one of the following tools:
Excel – Recommended
PowerPoint
Visio
PictoGram
PDF
Other faculty-approved platform
Write an 875-word analysis of the supply chain. Include the following:
The focus of Supply Chain Management is to create a supply chain diagram, (Identify real world players who occupy the various positions of the supply chain),
Value Chain – identify the value each member of the supply chain provides to the customers perceived value of the product or service you provide.
Flow – On your supply chain diagram identify the flow of raw materials, finished goods, communication, and finances.
Inputs and outputs – Name specifically those items flowing through your supply chain.
Risk – What are the risks to the efficiency of your chosen supply chain?
Sourcing – From whom do you get your raw materials (suppliers), and how do you determine which suppliers to utilize?
Location – How do you decide where you receive raw material in relationship to your manufacturing site and location relationship from manufacturing to customers?
Logistics (transportation) – How do raw materials travel from suppliers to manufacturing and finished goods from manufacturers to customers?
