Learning Objective•Explain how a firm (e.g., Walmart) used supply chain design for competitive advantage
SCM-focused companies outperform their competitorsThe SCM Competitive Advantage is more Logistics & Supply Chain Leverage
Example of CA through SCM: Walmart•Logistics network design strategy–Disciplined in putting stores within a couple of days from the DC–Economies of scope–Lead time shorter, less safety stock and/or fewer stockouts
Supply Chain Management KPI Impactì ROAì Net Incomeî Assetsì Salesì Gross Marginsî SG&Aî Inventoriesî Receivablesî Fixed Assetsì Average Sales Priceì Demandì Fill rateî Raw Material Costsî Supply Chain Costî Logistics costsî Sales expensesî Overheadî Order-to-cash cycle timesî Non productive