Guide to Make in Supply Chain Management

Colin Scott, Henriette Lundgren and Paul Thompson
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Colin Scott: Grange Partnership (UK) LLP
Henriette Lundgren: Grange Partnership (UK) LLP
Paul Thompson: Grange Partnership (UK) LLP

Chapter 4 in Guide to Supply Chain Management, 2018, pp 61-85 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter guides you through the make function of supply chain management. It is important to understand this function as it describes the most capital-intensive step in many product supply chains. This chapter is split into four sections. First, the make function is introduced along with manufacturing planning and control as part of the manufacturing set up. Second, the concept of just-in-time and its impact on manufacturing efficiency is presented. Third, lean thinking and tools for improvement will be depicted. Four, intelligent machines and their impact on manufacturing will be discussed. The chapter concludes with two case studies of best practice in lean manufacturing: one within the company Unipart and another within the company Tazo Tea. Having read this chapter you will be able to: Explain what the make function is and how it fits into the supply chain Clarify how to set up manufacturing Identify just-in-time strategies and their value for manufacturing efficiency Recognise how lean thinking tools and techniques can improve the manufacturing process

Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-77185-4_4

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