Kuiper Leda

Running head:   KUIPER LEDA SUPPLY CHAIN DEFENSE


Introduction
Kuiper Leda Supply Chain Defense The Managing Inventory in a Supply Chain simulation (University of Phoenix, 2007) provided numerous issues at risk for the shareholders at Kuiper Leda. This company is looking at the effectiveness and efficiency of the supply chain. By assessing the existing supply chain management Kuiper Leda will be able to adjust for improvement to the process. This paper will defend the optimal simulation outcomes for the company.
Kuiper Leda, Incorporated (Inc.), a manufacturer of electronic components, is experiencing problems with keeping up with the competitors and management's demands to move the company into web and enterprise technology based manufacturing. To be more competitive, Kuiper Leda must find ways to accept and fill larger orders while managing the inventory. With the company only dealing with small companies, it will be more difficult to fill larger orders and maintain inventory in the supply chain. Key components of the supply management process for Kuiper Leda include outsourcing, inventory management, demand and distribution strategy, and supplier and procurement selection. This paper will address the concepts behind the selections that Kuiper Leda has made. Supply chain metrics that measure success will be cited and discussed. The paper will conclude with a summary of key points.

Kuiper Leda Supply Chain Defense
Outsourcing
At the beginning of the University of Phoenix simulation, Kuiper Leda must make a decision in regards to outsourcing of either Electronic Control Units (ECU's) or Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags. The company's main area of production is in the ECU industry, but an area of growth defined by the company's strategic plan is entry into the RFID market. Kuiper Leda is unable to fill a new order because of constraints within the company's supply chain. By outsourcing, the company is able to use resources in a manner that... [continues]

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