The Costly Packaging Decision
In accordance with the case on pages 273 – 274, Selena has been confronted by packaging delays and cost burdens. Based on the training program at Noette and value-drivers of the supply chain discuss and identify the following:
- What are the packaging process bottlenecks?
- Using the classification of supply chain decisions and concepts from this chapter how would you classify the issues?
- What solution(s) would you recommend to Selena to benefit Noette?
- Can you describe a personal example of a supply chain bottleneck that you have previously assisted in mitigating?
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The Costly Packaging Decision
What are the packaging process bottlenecks?
The identification of the materials requirements planning is the first step in the packaging process, and it takes approximately one day. During the next half day, a purchase order with the tube supplier is made while the other half day is spent on the scheduling process with the supplier.
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