What are the three types of supply chain model?
Which supply chain models exist and how, at iQo, do we address their transformation issues to respond to a continuously changing environment? We present three types of supply chain model, each with its specific characteristics, each of which requires specific support.
- Mass Supply Chain (BtoB)
- Last Mile Consumer Supply Chain
- One-shot Supply Chain
The evolution of the Supply Chain environment
Today, seven forces are driving companies to review their operational processes and supply chain models:
The versatility of market expectations and the complex customer network
Increased competition and anticipated changes in the markets
A better understanding of omni-channel
New digitalization and automation opportunities made possible by technology
An explosion of data that should be used wisely
Organizations and management that must constantly adapt
A social responsibility to innovate and make use of a “supply chain for good”
Mass Supply Chain
A supply chain of hyper-specialized companies that must together respond to recurring mass-market needs.
It calls on specialized skills (forecasters, planners, and flow, operations, procurement, inventory, and transport managers).
The mass supply chain must act “for good” and develop collaborations to be efficient, agile, adaptable, and scalable.
Last Mile Consumer Supply Chain
The last mile supply chain is the final point of contact with the customer. It is used to respond effectively to consumer expectations while respecting the environment.
It combines advanced skills in customer experience and last mile logistics and integrates the constraints and insights of a consumer pool thanks to AI.
Hyper-connected, adaptable to customers’ expectations, and sensitive to the quality of life of residents while respecting local legislation.
« One-shot » Supply Chain
A supply chain that meets unique or non-recurring, but clearly defined, needs (construction sites, events, etc.).
It requires specialized skills in complex planning, bringing together many complementary players to deliver a joint result on “D” day.
Although each event is different, feedback and capitalization are essential to improve and release delivery performance.