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Strategic network optimization, including the number, location, and size of warehouses, distribution centers, and facilities.
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Strategic partnership with suppliers, distributors, and customers, creating communication channels for critical information and operational improvements such as cross docking, direct delivery, and third-party logistics.
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Product life cycle management, so that new and existing products can be optimally integrated into the supply chain and capacity management.
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Information Technology infrastructure, to support supply chain operations.
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Where-to-make and what-to-make-or-buy decisions.
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Aligning overall organizational strategy with supply strategy.
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Sourcing contracts and other purchasing decisions.
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Focus on customer demand.
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Demand planning and forecasting, coordinating the demand forecast of all customers and sharing the forecast with all suppliers.
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Sourcing planning, including current inventory and forecast demand, in collaboration with all suppliers.
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Inbound operations, including transportation from suppliers and receiving inventory.
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Outbound operations, including all fulfillment activities and transportation to customers.
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Order promising, accounting for all constraints in the supply chain, including all suppliers, manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, and other customers.
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Shop-In Supermarkets has a complete supply chain ecosystem to serve the customer better.