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Stocks - consists of all the goods and materials that are stored by an organization for future use. Inventories - a list of all the items that are held in stock for future use by an organization. Economies of Scale - bulk buying, movement and storing brings in economies of scale.
Stocks - consists of all the goods and materials that are stored by an organization for future use. Inventories - a list of all the items that are held in stock for future use by an organization. Economies of Scale - bulk buying, movement and storing brings in economies of scale.
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Stocks - consists of all the goods and materials that are stored by an organization for future use. Inventories - a list of all the items that are held in stock for future use by an organization. Economies of Scale - bulk buying, movement and storing brings in economies of scale.
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- consists of all the goods and materials Control that are stored by an organization for future use Stocks and Inventories Inventory - a list of all the items that are held in stock for future use by an organization - blocked working capital of an organization in the form of materials 2
Definition of Terms Definition of Terms
Item (Stock Keeping Unit/SKU) Inventory Management - a distinct product that is kept in stock - function responsible for all decisions and is recorded as one entry in the about stock in an organization inventory - sets policies, activities and procedures Unit to make sure the right amount of each - the standard size or quantity of an item item is held in stock at any time
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Definition of Terms Classification of Stocks
Supply Chain Raw Materials - consists of the series of activities and - materials and components scheduled for use in making a product or in the performance of organizations that materials move a service through on their journey from supplier Work in Process (WIP) to final consumer - materials and components that have begun Supply Chain Management (Logistics) their transformation to finished goods - function responsible for the flow of Finished Goods (Merchandise) materials - goods which are ready for sale to the 5 consumers 6 Classification of Stocks Reasons for Holding Stocks Goods in Transit (Pipeline Stock) Time - goods which are in the process of distribution - time intervals present in the supply Spare Parts (MRO Supplies) chain requires that a certain amount of - for the maintenance, repair and operation of inventory is maintained for use machineries and equipments Consumables Uncertainty - items which are needed to support - inventories are used to cushion the operations but do not form part of the final impact of uncertainties in demand, product supply and movement of goods 7 8
Reasons for Holding Stocks Functions of Stocks
Economies of Scale To meet anticipated customer demand - bulk buying, movement and storing To smooth production requirements brings in economies of scale To decouple operations To protect against stock outs Underlying principle in holding stocks is To take advantage of order cycles based on the need for a BUFFER To hedge against price increases To permit operations 9 10
Importance of Stocks Stocks in the Supply Chain
Every organization on a supply chain holds its own stocks Allows operations to become more Basic model of a supply chain for a product consists of: efficient and productive a. Tiers of Suppliers b. Tiers of Customers Affects lead times and availability of Main Features of a Supply Chain are: materials a. Length - refers to the number of intermediaries that Affect operating costs materials flow through b. Breadth Affect broader operations - refers to the number of parallel routes that materials can move through Risky Driver of growth of other organizations 11 12 Cooperation within a Supply Cooperation within a Supply Chain Chain Organizations in a supply chain share a Ways to achieve cooperation common overall objective, which is to get final customer satisfaction a. Establishing an informal and valuable Benefits working relationship with all a. lower costs stakeholders b. improved performance c. improved material flow - no commitments d. better customer service - flexible and non-binding e. flexibility b. Establishing a formal arrangement - obligations are clearly outlined 13 14
Trends affecting Stocks Trends affecting Stocks
Improving Communications Improving Customer Service - EDI, E-Mail, E-Procurement - customer demands drive organizations a. efficient transfer of information b. less paperwork to be more competitive c. fewer errors Concentration of Ownership d. more integration - realignment produces a shift of power e. physical distances are becoming less in the supply chain significant
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Trends affecting Stocks Trends affecting Stocks
Outsourcing Inventory Management (Vendor Managed Inventory) Cross-Docking (DC By-Pass) - using TPL to take over logistics - allows organizations to focus on their core activities - coordination of supply and delivery resulting - benefits: a. lower fixed costs in materials being passed on for delivery the b. use of experts, best practices moment it arrives at the receiving area c. economies of scale d. guaranteed levels of customer service Postponement e. flexible capacity - moves almost finished products into stock f. lower exposure to risks g. increased geographical coverage and delays final modification or customization h. convenient way of entering and working in new markets - keeping stocks of the basic, standard products only 17 18 Trends affecting Stocks Changing Views of Stock Increasing Environmental Concerns Organizations have changed their - cultural trend that has a significant attitude toward stocks over time consequence on inventory The current view is that they are management expensive and should be kept to a - logistics is going “green” minimum - significant investments on energy, Search for ways of removing uncertainty reusable packaging, recycling, safety, etc. 19 20