This PPT slide, part of the 26-slide 6 Pillars of Supply Chain Management (SCM) Thinking PowerPoint presentation, outlines a significant transition in product design philosophy, emphasizing the shift from a single-company focus to a more collaborative approach that incorporates the perspectives of various partners in the supply chain. The core pillar identified is "Product Design Influence," which highlights the importance of product design in shaping supply chain dynamics and overall performance.
In the traditional view, companies primarily considered how to design products to minimize costs related to materials, production, and distribution. This perspective limited the scope of product design to internal considerations, often overlooking the broader implications of supply chain collaboration. The guiding questions reflect this mindset, asking how a company can optimize its own processes without factoring in external influences.
The new approach, however, recognizes the value of collaboration. Companies are now encouraged to engage with their supply chain partners to jointly design products, processes, and supply chains. This shift aims to minimize costs more effectively by leveraging insights from various stakeholders. The guiding questions in this section prompt organizations to think about how they can work together with collaborators to achieve cost efficiencies.
Breakthroughs highlighted in the slide indicate significant changes in the supply base and the structure of supply chains. Supplier selection is now a critical factor in defining production locations and lead times, which can directly impact responsiveness and efficiency. The slide concludes with a note on postponement strategies, suggesting that they can be particularly beneficial in fast-paced industries where innovation and rapid market response are essential.
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