Supply chain management in FMCG sector Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Managing supply of FMCGs Demand and Supply Distribution Channel Traditional channel of FMCGs distribution National Vs Global Presence Products and Services Supply chain opportunities Usage of Supply Chain Management Business development Business performance Cost reduction Revenue Increase Inventory management Overall Business Performance Competitive advantage Future trends Issues in global supply chain management: FMCG sector Multi-channel Supply Chain Management Individual Tagging The FMCG sector is represented as manufacturers and distributors of packaged products. They are also coupled with mega retail brands

In addition, outsourcing is seen as one way of freeing HR professionals within the client organization from more mundane and time-consuming tasks so as to better concentrate on core competencies and provide a more consultative and strategic role (Cooke 186). Although the growth of HR outsourcing business has been dramatically facilitated by the introduction of innovations in information and communication technologies (ICT) throughout China in recent years, many companies also

Results from the study by Petersen, Ragatz and Monczka show that effective collaborative planning depends on information quality, and the trust level firms share. The authors purport: "Collaborative planning activities between supply chain partners are expected to lead to better performing supply chains" (Petersen, Ragatz & Monczka, Introduction section ¶ 1). In addition, numerous other researchers have also explored the perception relating to supplier alliances, that enhanced collaborative planning

A comparative study of logistic operation in the military vs. commercial organization The past two decades have witnessed drastic transformations in civilian as well as military logistical settings. The commercial sector has been transformed by mass retailing, technological advancements, deregulation impacts, supply chains, etc. which have posed challenges to the commercial logistical setting. Simultaneously, military logisticians saw the Cold War era and associated strategies, a whole new kind of enemy, evolving

Wal-Mart Delivery Time Cycle The author of this report is asked to speak to Wal-Mart and their delivery time cycle performance vis-a-vis its benefit to Wal-Mart and how it allows Wal-Mart to remain so dominant in the retail sector. Indeed, there are other big-box stores that closely or loosely match what Wal-Marts sells including Kroger, K-Mart/Sears, Target, and so forth. However, in its half-century or so of existence, Wal-Mart has become

Supply Chain Management At a basic level efficient supply chain management (SCM) will make sure the right products are in the right place at the right time (Stadtler, 2014). However, efficiency does more than just this, it helps to achieve these goals in an optimal manner. SCM can utilize forecasting approaches to optimize production and logistics schedules to create cost efficiencies. This may be achieved through an examination of different