Category: Supply and transport management

Matrix organization is any organization that employs a multiple command system that includes not only. The multiple command structure, but also related support mechanism and an associated organizational culture and behaviour pattern. Matrix organization also referred to as multiple command Read More …

The World Bank defines a hybrid organizational structure as one in which more than one organizational design is used. This allows a company more flexibility in distributing work and assigning job roles. It can be especially beneficial in small business, Read More …

Decentralized purchasing entail division of purchasing function into sections whereby each section is mandated to control the functions within its scope. Here each department or branch is entirely responsible for its own buying. Advantages of Decentralized purchasing The local buyer Read More …

Centralized purchasing encompass grouping of purchasing tasks and specialist functions or services into one serving unit and under unified control. Advantages of concentrating purchasing The advantages of concentrating purchasing in a strong central department with a responsibility of coordinating across Read More …

Organisational structure can be defined as the pattern of relationships among positions in the organisation and among members of the organisation. Organisation design and structure is concerned with such elements as: The definition and allocation of specific tasks The grouping Read More …

To maximize overall value generated: The higher the supply chain profitability or surplus, the more successful is the supply chain. The supply chain profitability is the difference between the amount paid by the consumer to purchase the product and the Read More …

SCM has passed through three phases Phase 1: Physical distribution Management – Where manufacturing was handled in isolation & output was pushed to finished goods warehouse Phase 2: Integrated Logistics Management – Operations of sales, procurement, manufacturing, Warehousing, transportation are Read More …

Supply is the willingness and ability of producers to create goods and services to take them to market. Supply is positively related to price given that at higher prices there is an incentive to supply more as higher prices may Read More …