Supply chain partners selection for VMI adoption in distribution systems of manufacturing companies
MAGAZINE №2 (55) April 2013
AUTHOR Sukonkina E.
CATEGORY Corporate logistics industrial companies Sourcing Modern concepts and technologies in logistics and supply chain management Inventory management Logistics integration and coordination
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In order to have competitive advantage over rivals companies pay more close attention to supply chain collaboration with the focus on integrated planning and inventory management. However implementation of such technologies is investment intensive, requires sensitive information sharing, ends in high level of interdependency. In this article on the example of VMI technology author looks into the problem how and basing on which criteria one company can make its choice among all the partners, whom to involve in such initiatives.
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Why VMI can become an important weapon for companies on confectionary market in fight for the competitive advantage?
MAGAZINE №2 (61) April 2014
AUTHOR SUKONKINA E.S.
CATEGORY Corporate logistics industrial companies Sourcing Modern concepts and technologies in logistics and supply chain management Inventory management Logistics integration and coordination
ABSTRACT
The main focus of the article is comprehensive analysis of confectionary market in Russia, as well as investigation of logistics and SCM specifics, existing problems and requirements to the companies. As the result of the analysis the author states that in conditions of probable economic crisis and hard competition, business should concentrate on the strategic partnerships development and balanced inventory management. Thus, VMI could help to avoid short-term ineffective interactions and increase financial output.
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