企业供应链（英文）.pdf

Challenges facing the pan-European supply chain Discussion paper Shanghai, December 29th, 2002 Executive summary n Overview: The pan-European supply chain faces four major challenges: Redesign of network, in-versus outsourcing, consolidation of supplier relationships and best practice tendering n Redesign of network is driven by forces outside of the supply chain. These external forces could be, e.g., consolidation of manufacturing base or change in service requirements n In- versus outsourcing: Outsourcing provides strategic advantages, but it does not solve the proble n Consolidation of supplier relationships: Trust and transparency are key for establishing long-term partnerships with suppliers n Best practice tendering: Insight about key performance drivers of operation will guarantee a successful tendering process n Benefits: Applying best practices to resolve these issues can lead to significant competitive advantages A.T. Kearney 70/0026_Dec29/jz 2 Overview Four major challenges need to be mastered to establish a pan- European supply chain Creating a pan-European Supply Chain 3. Consolidation 4. Best practice 1. Redesign of 2. In-versus of supplier for tendering network outsourcing relationship process Main • Rationalize