To many, supply chain functions within a company looks fine! Or is it? In fact many are just phobia tic to an uprooting process word – Redesigning.
More often than not, when carefully investigated, there are always rooms for improvement or strengthened as new policies and innovation relating to part of the supply chain is constantly changing.
There are several positive redesigning methods and concepts which can be used at different segments within the supply chain. However, I recommend the Japanese concept of Kaizen to be used as it has the principle of continuous improvement that was proven by certain Japanese Multi National Companies (MNC), like Toyota and Canon.
The purpose of Kaizen is to use scientific and analytical methods on a daily basis to eliminate all excess and waste within an organization through the process of making gradual and continuous improvements to the products, habits, and functioning of the organization. In order to be maximally effective, the philosophy of Kaizen must be shared and practiced every day by each member of the organization.
Applying the philosophy and practice of Kaizen to supply chain will benefit the company by creating an ever-increasing improvement in the value that the product has to customers. This would in turn add value to loyal customers who may even refer our product or company to their associates. Thus supply chain costs can be significantly reduced. This would create a win/win situation.
To apply Kaizen into a company’s internal decentralized operations, with the objective of improving effective management of key account holders and global partners, these are the recommended steps. These steps need to be followed sequentially.
Step 1: Determine Project Objective, Facilities available and ...