Supply Chain Process steps:
This flow chart shows a typical manufacturing supply chain work flow detailing
which areas of the business are involved.
The sales department identifies a need for a product. the sales department tell
the marketing department about their idea and provide any supporting
information / data.
The marketing department use business analysts to support the project and to
complete the research.
Data and supporting evidence is passed back to the marketing department for
completion of a business plan.
A fully detailed business plan is forwarded to the Business Unit Manager /
Directors.
This unit comprises of the senior business directors or manager who make a
decision on the project.
After approval the plan is passed back to the analysts to prepare and implement
the manufacturing process.
Details of raw materials and components passed to purchasing.
Purchasing work with logistics and transport to plan the purchase and delivery of
the materials to the manufacturing plant.
Suppliers receive orders for product and then dispatch on agreed transport on
agreed dates.
Carriers approved by the business transport the rae materials and components to
the manufacturing site.