Introducing supply chain management
Taught by Hugo Newman · AI tutor support included
Supply chain management is critical to organisational efficiency and adaptability in competitive markets. This lesson explores supply portfolio strategies, including single, multiple, delegated, and parallel approaches, and demonstrates how benchmarking—whether internal, competitive, or inter-industry—drives operational excellence. Professionals will understand how to design resilient supply chains that respond effectively to market changes while optimising costs and production efficiency.
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In this lesson
- 0:00 Introduction to Supply Portfolios
- 2:32 Supply Strategy Types
- 4:57 Delegated and Parallel Strategies
- 6:11 Benchmarking in Supply Chain Management
- 7:25 Types of Benchmarking
About this lesson
Discover the transformative power of supply chain management in today's rapidly evolving business landscape. This video delves into essential strategies like supply portfolios, single and multiple supply strategies, as well as the cutting-edge delegated and parallel supply strategies, highlighting their impact on production efficiency and organisational flexibility. Learn how benchmarking practices—internal, competitive, and inter-industry—can significantly enhance operational efficiency. Unlock the secrets to a resilient, responsive supply chain that can adapt to any market change, offering invaluable insights for professionals aiming to optimise their supply chain strategy.
Duration: 9m
- Supply portfolios
- Single and multiple supply strategies
- Delegated and parallel supply strategies
- Internal benchmarking
- Competitive and inter-industry benchmarking
- Supply chain resilience
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