Running head: Supply Chain Profitability
The Challenges of Supply Chain Profitability
Graduate School of Management
Procurement and Contract Management
Outline
I. Introduction
II. Value Chain Analysis
A. Definition
B. Importance
C. Redesign
III. Value Chain Reference Model
A. Purpose
B. Use
C. Impact
IV. Conclusion
A. Effects upon organization
B. Impact upon management
Abstract
This paper describes the challenges of supply chains management. It examines the various areas that contribute to and organization's strategic planning operations to enhance its profitability. It identifies the various elements of value to supply chain operations.
More importantly, it provides innovative ideas of forming networks with other organizations and suppliers to mobilize capabilities and resources to run smooth supply chain operations that will satisfy customers in the end. The paper also streamlines the common methods in organizations to evaluate their products and services to determine other approaches to add value to the entire network. Additionally, it stresses the significance of utilizing value chain methods to create value and optimize shareholder wealth.
Introduction
In today’s business markets many companies are making great efforts towards moving away from the tr ...