Supply chain is complex industry for those who run it however simple it may look for the receiver. The flow of goods and services, with transportation and storage of commodities, be it raw material, being worked on inventory or any finished products. The network is connected from the origin of the product and till it reaches the consumer. The total network consists of networks which may be interlinked or connected, junctions and channels which on a whole connect the business to a business or the consumers. As a whole Supply chain is the combination of designing, planning and executing the motion of the goods and services through every channel possible to bring out an optimal delivery schedule. The management of a supply chain has inputs from various industries and their sections such as heavy industries and their engineering, operation management, logistics, information technology and marketing.
Supply chain in India has recently taken it to the next level in competition to the major international players. This being an approach where you may be required to move raw materials across the country or even overseas requires due precision and management. This would require the appropriate vehicles and proper conditions and arrangement in those vehicles so as to protect the raw material from any sort of damage. The transfer of finished products to the consumers can also be a tedious task. The company has to make sure that the process is completed in satisfactory time and is delivered in proper condition.the manufacturing companies have started to outsource this part of business to third party logistics companies who manage it for them. The sole purpose left for a company is left to manufacturing or sticking to their business model. The hectic task of transportation and storage is transferred to a company which is professional in handling it.
Supply chain in India has recently taken it to the next level in competition to the major international players. This being an approach where you may be required to move raw materials across the country or even overseas requires due precision and management. This would require the appropriate vehicles and proper conditions and arrangement in those vehicles so as to protect the raw material from any sort of damage. The transfer of finished products to the consumers can also be a tedious task. The company has to make sure that the process is completed in satisfactory time and is delivered in proper condition.the manufacturing companies have started to outsource this part of business to third party logistics companies who manage it for them. The sole purpose left for a company is left to manufacturing or sticking to their business model. The hectic task of transportation and storage is transferred to a company which is professional in handling it.
With globalization, the outsourcing of logistics has crossed the geographical boundaries and organizations from overseas nations are getting the contracts for these. The conditions which are looked forward before heading over this important section to anybody is end to end transportation, last mile approach, modes of transport available, warehousing conditions and manpower. The warehousing in India has improved a lot over years and almost all companies hold spaces to contain bulk load of cargo. They also maintain condition for proper storage of items which are to be handled delicately and preserved. The supply chain companies generally have a lot to offer in terms of transportation as a huge number of moving vehicles, including fleet of ships, airplanes, trucks and even trains are the part of the process.
Man power is the last thing people talk about but as a matter of fact they are the most important ones. They are the people who are responsible in organizing and planning the whole process, including loading, unloading, transport, packaging and delivery. A good manpower and dedicated staff comes as a major asset to the company.
Man power is the last thing people talk about but as a matter of fact they are the most important ones. They are the people who are responsible in organizing and planning the whole process, including loading, unloading, transport, packaging and delivery. A good manpower and dedicated staff comes as a major asset to the company.