Literature Review Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Management: A Literature Review
David Smith
BUSI 610 Organizational Design and Structure
Abstract
Supply chain management is a practice that involves the planning, supervision, and implementation of strategies and controls to direct the movement of goods and services provided to customers. The intent of this essay is to incorporate a synopsis of existing literature and to provide the reader with a general understanding of how supply chain management correlates with the organizational design and structure of modern firms. The essay comprehensively reviews the components of supply chain management and their integration with functional areas within an organization. The information presented in this essay will also include the history, functions, future, and aspects of green supply chain management. This extension of supply chain management focuses on use of environmentally safe alternatives. It will conclude with an evaluation, critique, and recommendation for future research and endeavors in the field of supply chain management.
Keywords: Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Green SCM, functions of supply chain management, ISO 14001, SCM 2.0.
I. Introduction
A. Overview: Informs the reader about the topic of Supply Chain Management (SCM) which includes its definition, origins, and utilization in the structure of firms.
1. Definition of SCM.
2. History of SCM.
3. Horizontal structure of SCM.
a. Relationships between components.
B. Themes: Frames the discussion of the writing and allows the reader an over-arching insight of the topics.
1. Functions of SCM.
2. Green SCM.
3. Future of SCM.
II. Functions of Supply Chain Management: Reviews the components of SCM and the manner they are integrated into a business in relation to how each function is utilized by different departments.
A. Inventory Management.
B. Distribution Management.
C. Channel Management.
D. Payment Management.
E. Financial Management.
F. Supplier
David Smith
BUSI 610 Organizational Design and Structure
Abstract
Supply chain management is a practice that involves the planning, supervision, and implementation of strategies and controls to direct the movement of goods and services provided to customers. The intent of this essay is to incorporate a synopsis of existing literature and to provide the reader with a general understanding of how supply chain management correlates with the organizational design and structure of modern firms. The essay comprehensively reviews the components of supply chain management and their integration with functional areas within an organization. The information presented in this essay will also include the history, functions, future, and aspects of green supply chain management. This extension of supply chain management focuses on use of environmentally safe alternatives. It will conclude with an evaluation, critique, and recommendation for future research and endeavors in the field of supply chain management.
Keywords: Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Green SCM, functions of supply chain management, ISO 14001, SCM 2.0.
I. Introduction
A. Overview: Informs the reader about the topic of Supply Chain Management (SCM) which includes its definition, origins, and utilization in the structure of firms.
1. Definition of SCM.
2. History of SCM.
3. Horizontal structure of SCM.
a. Relationships between components.
B. Themes: Frames the discussion of the writing and allows the reader an over-arching insight of the topics.
1. Functions of SCM.
2. Green SCM.
3. Future of SCM.
II. Functions of Supply Chain Management: Reviews the components of SCM and the manner they are integrated into a business in relation to how each function is utilized by different departments.
A. Inventory Management.
B. Distribution Management.
C. Channel Management.
D. Payment Management.
E. Financial Management.
F. Supplier