Supply Chain Strategy Tools & Techniques (PowerPoint PPT Slide Deck)

This deck was developed to support supply chain visioning and strategic diagnostics. It provides checklists of key questions to ask in formulating a supply chain strategy, core frameworks, tools and techniques that facilitate the strategic thinking process.
See also "Supply Chain Performance and Metrics"
See also "4 Stage Model Supply Chain Assessment"

This comprehensive PowerPoint deck delves deep into the intricacies of supply chain strategy, offering a robust set of tools and techniques for C-level executives. The document includes a detailed Supply Chain Matrix, which highlights how each aspect of Supply Chain Management can influence key business metrics like cost, cash, customer satisfaction, and growth. This matrix is particularly useful for articulating the relationship between supply chain activities and business performance, making it an essential tool for strategic planning.

The deck also provides a step-by-step guide on creating an analysis plan. This section outlines how to define issues, establish hypotheses, and develop analysis statements to explore various models. It emphasizes the importance of identifying data sources and developing presentations to graphically represent analysis outputs. This structured approach ensures that executives can make informed decisions based on thorough analysis and clear visualizations.

Another key feature is the Value Chain/Business System analysis, which helps companies understand where they deliver value across their business systems. This tool is crucial for identifying strategic advantages or disadvantages and can be used to assess internal baselines. The document also includes caveats to highlight the limitations of this tool, ensuring that users are aware of its scope and applicability.

The deck also covers various methodologies for supply chain modeling, including hypothesis testing, data collection, and sensitivity analysis. These sections provide detailed steps and data requirements, making it easier for executives to implement these techniques within their organizations. The inclusion of supporting tools and techniques such as SWOT analysis, financial analysis, and customer segmentation further enhances the document's utility, offering a comprehensive toolkit for supply chain strategy development.