The premise is that all supply chain activities fit into these five buckets:
- Plan
- Source
- Make
- Deliver
- Return
1. Firm G is committed to providing the best protection and mobility to our warfighters
The M-ATV manufactured by HPP Corporation is intended to meet the requirement of the environment such as Afghanistan
Explore the type of supply chain required for this vehicle. In doing so. Be sure to
A. Assess performance requirements and Rank in order of importance
1) Speed
2) Reliability
3) Cost
B. Illustrate the recommended design
1) Using the Plan, Source, Make/Maintain/Repair, Deliver, Return JSCA framework (The Joint Supply Chain Architecture (JSCA) is an important DoD) initiative that has the objective of improving the effectiveness of the DoD’s supply chain), draw a picture of what the deliver recommended supply chain should look like with particular emphasis on delivery exception
2. Develop the answer based on the facts presented below:
The M-ATV is urgently required in large numbers by the warfighter, currently engaged in operations and in harm’s way
Facts:
C. Demand for the new vehicle has exceeded the forecast and the manufacturer is producing as fast as it can
D. Because of the sudden increase in demand 30% of the vehicles are missing key components and are awaiting shipments from HPP suppliers. The vehicle can await parts either in the state or overseas.
E. The vehicle can be moved by air to the warfighter, but that movement costs 10x surface transport
F. Transportation by air takes 5 days and transportation via sea asset takes 45 days
4. Write an Supply chain analysis answering the information below based on the a,b and the facts c,d, e, f,
• three differents courses of action,
• describes the pros and cons of each each
• prepare an executive –level decision brief.
• draw a picture of what the deliver recommended supply chain should look like with particular emphasis on delivery exception
• Discuss the resource implications