Supply Chain Management (SCM) is the process of managing the flow of goods, information, and other resources in a supply chain, ranging from suppliers to end consumers. Effective supply chain management is very important for companies to ensure operational smoothness, optimize costs, and increase customer satisfaction.
The following are the steps in managing SCM optimally.
Steps in managing supply chain management
Strategic planning
Develop supply chain strategies that are in accordance with business needs, including suppliers, determining inventory policies, and distribution management.
Inventory management
Ensuring the amount of stock available in accordance with market demand so that there is no excess or weakness of goods.
Increasing operational efficiency
Optimizing the production and distribution process through the application of technology and automation systems.
Monitoring and evaluation
Use data and analytic to identify weaknesses in the supply chain and take the necessary improvement action.
Collaboration with Business Partners
Building strong relationships with suppliers, distributors, and related parties to increase the flexibility and efficiency of the supply chain.
Risks that affect the supply chain process
Disorders of the supplier
Delays in shipping or poor quality of raw materials can hamper the production process.
Fluctuations of market demand
Sudden changes in demand can cause stock imbalances.
Transportation and logistics problems
Distribution constraints, such as traffic jams or limitations of the fleet,
can hamper delivery on time.
Regulation and compliance
Changes in government policy or international trade regulations can affect the supply chain.
Natural disaster and global crisis
Pandemic, natural disasters, or geopolitical conflicts can interfere with the smooth distribution and production.
Steps to manage risk on supply chain risk management
Risk identification and analysis
Mapping risks that can affect the supply chain.
Supplier diversification and supply chain
Does not depend on just one supplier to reduce the risk of delay or supply failure.
Application of digital technology
Utilizing the ERP and IoT systems for real-time monitoring and accurate data analysis.
Adaptive inventory management
Using the Just-in-Time (JIT) or safety stock method to anticipate stock imbalances.
Contingency planning
Develop a mitigation strategy, such as having an alternative supplier or reserve distribution channel
.
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