Case Study: Optimizing Global Supply Chain Management

Background:

XYZ International, a multinational corporation, is facing challenges in its global supply chain management. The existing process involves multiple stakeholders, diverse regulatory environments, and varying supplier capabilities. As a process improvement consultant, your task is to analyze the current global supply chain process and propose a redesigned version using advanced process r$$design heuristics.

Instructions:

Review the current global supply chain management process described below and identify areas for improvement. Apply advanced process redesign heuristics to optimize the process and enhance efficiency. Provide a detailed rationale for each proposed change, considering the impact on cost$,$ time, flexibility, and quality.

Current Process Steps:

The demand for products is forecasted based on historical data and market trends.

Suppliers are selected based on cost$,$ quality, and geographical location.

Purchase orders are placed with selected suppliers.

Products go through customs compliance checks for each country in the supply chain.

Products are transported through various modes $($air$,$ sea, land$)$ to reach the destination.

Products are received, inspected, and stored in warehouses.

Products are distributed to regional distribution centers.