Critically examine the organization’s supply chain system
For this assignment, review the H. C. Starck, Inc. case on pages 109-121 in your Designing and Managing the Supply Chain textbook. In that reading, H. C. Starck Inc. experienced issues with managing its metallurgical product supply chain. In 2-3 double-spaced pages, analyze this case and propose solutions to improve product lead times. Include the following:
Critically examine the organization’s supply chain system components and their non-linear interaction.
Analyze the weaknesses and opportunities for improvement related to lead times.
Propose strategies for improving lead times.
Explain how your proposed strategies will improve lead times.
Discuss how your strategies will improve collaboration across the supply chain to improve lead times.
Analyze the advantages and risks associated with improving lead-time.
