S E S S I O N 1 : S U P P LY C H A I N
M A N AG E M E N T : A N
O V E RV I E W
DMS 4013:Supply Chain and Logistics Management
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
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Definition: The planning, coordination, and execution of
the end-to-end flow of goods, services, information, and
finances — from raw materials to final delivery.
W H AT I S
S U P P LY C H A I N
M A N AG E M E N T ?
Discussion:
“Think about a
time you ordered
something online —
what parts of the
supply chain do you
think were working
behind the scenes?”
Key Points:
Cross-functional and cross-organizational.
Integrates suppliers, manufacturers, logistics providers,
and customers.
Balances efficiency, cost, quality, and responsiveness.
K E Y F L OW S I N A S U P P LY C H A I N
Product
Flow: Physical goods
& services.
Information
Flow: Forecasts,
orders, tracking.
Financial
Flow: Payments,
credits, cost tracking.
CORE COMPONENTS OF
SCM
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S C M A S A C O M P E T I T I V E A DVA N TAG E
SPEED TO MARKET
COST EFFICIENCY
PRODUCT/SERVICE
QUALITY
FLEXIBILITY &
RESILIENCE
M I L I TA RY S U P P LY C H A I N S
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G L O B A L S U P P LY
C H A I N N E T WO R K S
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S TA K E H O L D E R S I N S C M
Internal: Procurement,
Operations, Marketing, Finance
External: Suppliers, 3PLs,
Government, NGOs, Customers
SCM VS. LOGISTICS
LOGISTICS = MOVEMENT &
STORAGE
SCM = STRATEGIC INTEGRATION
OF ALL FLOWS & FUNCTIONS
AI & data analytics for demand
forecasting
CURRENT
TRENDS IN
SCM
Blockchain for transparency
Sustainability as a core KPI
CURRENT CHALLENGES
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C A S E S T U DY D E E P
DIVE: AMAZON
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C A S E S T U DY D E E P
D I V E : O P E R AT I O N
WA R P S P E E D
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THE FUTURE OF SCM
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S U M M A RY & K E Y
TA K E AWAY S
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