Karan Chhadwa
Final Management Project
6 May 2015
Strengths and Weaknesses in Supply Chain Management in India
Managing Prices and Profitability in the 'Fast Moving Consumer Goods ' Sector
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Research Overview:
After a rough patch till 1991, India accepted globalisation, privatisation and liberalisation which brought about tremendous changes in the business scenario in the country. The new was recovery period for India with a growth in GDP ranging between 5%-6%. In the period between 2000-2010, India achieved a growth rate of 8.5%-9% in its GDP (World Bank, 2011). India has attracted multinational companies from every corner of the world to set up shop in India. These have caused a rise in competition along with positive inflow of information, technical know-how and knowledge which proved to be game changers for the Indian economy. They brought with them new, different and improved methods for management of resources, information, costs and infrastructure. However, the companies that entered India after forecasting good returns from this blooming market were faced with a lot of issues due to infrastructural shortcomings, undeveloped supply chain management and low level of technology adoption by the workforce. On the other hand, the local companies were faced with stiff competition from advanced players. They had to face the competition, realise the necessity for sustainable supply chain management, new product development, marketing, etc. and up the
Matthew Ferguson BUSI 400 June 15, 2015 After reading 20 of the latest press releases from PepsiCo, that Pepsi is actually pursuing is product development, market development, and finally forward integration. Pepsi focuses on performing near and long term investments, having future plans on making global investments. The first strategy that Pepsi is pursing is product development, a strategy used by a company to increase sales by modifying or upgrading a product. This entails a lot of research and development expenditures and a main reason being to be major competitors offering better quality products (David & David, 2015, p 138).
Based on four attributes, first one is Factor endowments that focus on basic factors natural resources, climate, location, demographics second one is advanced factors such as communication infrastructure, sophisticated and skilled labour, research facilities, and technological know-how. Third one will be advanced factors are a product of investment by individuals, companies, and governments. Porter argues that advanced factors are the most significant for competitive advantage. Lastly demand conditions that look at customer need or the demand on which is being produced, companies will have to produce innovative, high quality products early, which lead to competitive advantage. Relating and supporting industries, if suppliers or related industries exist in the home countries that are themselves internationally competitive, this can result in competitive advantage in the new industry, firm strategy, structure, and rivalry.
Q. 2. Recent development in Technology has enabled huge global organizations to avail information easily in their premises for smooth functioning of various departments within an organization. Much of a company's success comes down to its Supply Chain Management and logistics. The development of Information Systems in SCM helps in cost reductions, customer satisfaction and productivity.
In the early 2000s, The Boeing Company faced many challenges with increasing competition in the commercial aircraft market. To remain competitive, they began the development of their 787 Dreamliner aircraft using an unconventional approach in terms of supply chain management. The historical approach that Boeing used on previous aircraft designs required Boeing to procure raw materials and subassemblies from several different suppliers and manufacture the final assembly in house. Dreamliner sought out to be the first of Boeing 's kind to outsource 70 percent of its major subassemblies under a Partnering for Success initive (5) , leaving Boeing to assemble the final assembly performed in-house. Build airplanes the same way the automobile industry
The best companies in the world are discovering a powerful new source of competitive advantage. It's called supply chain management and includes all onboard activities that bring products to market and satisfied customers. The Supply Chain Management program covers topics from manufacturing operations, transportation, purchasing and physical distribution for a single program. Coordinated the successful management of the supply chain and all these activities integrated in a continuous process.
P-Political factor: - In the political factor, this alludes to government approach for example, the utilization of renewable vitality. Political choices can affect on numerous indispensable ranges, for example, the earth of the workforce, the people 's wellbeing and the quality of innovation, for example, crossover framework. There are few points under the political factor that affects the Toyota motors in the Indian market like… Government support and attachment in businesses of Toyota Motor in India. There has additionally been a proposal for expense unwinding on venture of more than Rs. 500 Crore.
Supply Chain Management (SCM) department encounters a number of different stakeholders. Many different working relationships take place within each individual work on, from colleagues to clients, stakeholders, and suppliers. The internal supply chain that delivers the service is complicated and requires the co-ordination and co-operation of individuals and teams who have different skills and priorities. Hence, understanding stakeholder needs and working effectively with them is critical to the success of the procurement team. Cleland (1995: 151) recognised the need to develop an organisational structure of stakeholders through understanding each stakeholder’s interests, and negotiating both individually and collectively to define the best way
INDIA’S INTERNATIONAL TRADE: TREND, COMPOSITION AND DIRECTION INTRODUCTION International trade is exchange of capital, goods, and services across international borders or territories. India’s major imports comprise of crude oil machinery, military products, fertilizers, chemicals, gems, antiques and artworks. Indian exports comprise mainly of engineering and textile products, precious stones, petroleum products, jewellery, sugar, steel chemicals, zinc and leather products. TRENDS