Choice and Mode of Carrier
A very important decision to be made is to choose the mode of transportation. With the
improvement in the means of transportation, modes of transport that were not available in the
traditional transportation modes in the past can be now be a preferred choice.
For example, rail container service may offer a package that is cost-efficient and effective as
compared to a motor transport. While making a decision, the manager has to consider the
service criteria that need to be met, like the delivery time, date special handling requirements,
while also taking into consideration the element of cost, which would be an important factor.
Dock Level Operations
This involves the last level of decision-making. This comprises planning, routing and
scheduling. For example, if a carriage is being loaded with different customers‘ orders, the
function of the dock-level managers is to assure that the driver is informed of the most efficient
route and that loads are placed in the order of the planned stops.
Warehousing
Warehousing plays a vital role in the supply chain process. In today‘s industry, the demands and
expectations of the customers are undergoing a tremendous change. We want everything at our
door step – that too with efficient price. We can say that the management of warehousing
functions demands a distinct merging of engineering, IT, human resources and supply chain
skills.
To neutralize the efficiency of inbound functions, it is ideal to accept materials in an
immediately storable conveyance, like a pallet, case or box. For labeling the structure, tool
selection and business process demand the types and quantities of orders that are processed.
Further, the number of stock-keeping units (SKU‘s) in the distribution centers is a crucial
consideration.
The Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) leads the products to their storage
location where they should be stored. The required functionality for the completion and
optimization of receiving, storing and shipping functions is then supplied.
Sourcing and Procurement
Sourcing and procurement are a vital part of the supply chain management. The company
decides if it wants to perform all the exercises internally or if it desires to get it done by any
other independent firm. This is commonly referred as the make vs buy decision, which we will
be discussing in brief in another chapter.
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