This report identifies important factors that impact SCM and the metrics that could be used effectively to understand and
evaluate the impact of SCM on any of the processes in the
organization. With markets getting smaller and more interlinked, many companies chose to acquire companies that they felt would help them expand and/or help gain capital for future expansion. This paper explains that this strategy ensured that these companies would have a stronger market bargaining power and clientele for their products. It was observed however, that many of these
organizations were fighting a loosing battle with their inventory, work in progress and raw material supplies. It discusses that when organization began to enter fields that were not related to their core competency areas, the service that was provided to customers was also significantly impacted. Table of Contents Chapter: 1 Introduction Chapter: 2 Literature Review 2.1 Inventory Management 2.2 The Application of Performance Measurements to Organizations 2.3 Information Exchange and Trust 2.4 Financial Benefits of SCM 2.5 Transportation and Logistics Cost 2.6 Operations Management 2.7 Leadership and Worker Management Chapter: 3 Methodology Chapter: 4 Discussion and Findings Chapter: 5 Conclusion Chapter: 6 Bibliography