04 Kasım 2009 Çarşamba

Besides, the four techniques of estimation that involve the ‘Simple Average’, the ‘Tolerated Average’, the ‘Variable Average’ and the ‘Up Rounding’, other techniques such as estimations depending on climatic conditions, low and/or irregular demand and other demands under other various conditions, some other techniques are developing and implementing. Most of the distribution systems are formed of superposed layers. The central inventory is based on the local inventory and the local inventory, on the local regional inventory, the whole being comprised either in one business enterprise or in correlation in more than one business enterprises, and each one of these inventories feeds the each other. Although this appears as a good functioning mechanism, an incidental fluctuation of demand caused by an error in tactical or strategic decisions, gives rise to excessive levels in stocks.

 

Supply chain processes were traditionally designed to be push-driven. The transition to becoming pull-driven or demand driven is slowly occurring in many industries. Managing volatile demand efficiently in a demand driven environment is a significant challenge and requires companies to employ robust supply chain strategies. Often the focus tends to be on one area of the supply chain (e.g., inventory optimization) without consideration of all aspects of the supply chain, resulting in companies’ results. In conclusion, while demand volatility is a reality faced by companies across many industries, by employing the right supply chain strategies companies can efficiently handle volatile demand. Key supply chain strategies required to manage volatile demand are outlined in this article. All strategies outlined here may not apply to all companies – selection of the right strategies to adopt would vary. Adoption of the strategies should be based on a careful consideration of supply chain attributes, supply chain costs, competitive considerations and implementation costs. This article focused on sales and operations planning in companies as the link of the supply chain management. Regardless of size and industry, most companies in recent times have faced significant business challenges including shrinking profit margins, reduced customer loyalty, growing global competition, and increased supply chain velocity. At the same time, business growth is either below plan or below potential. These market factors have created new obstacles for supply chain executives and managers and have altered the global competitive environment into one of high uncertainty and risk. What has become clear is the importance of integration across operational silos as well as trading partners.

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