Supply Chain Planning

The company is beginning to take shape. You have already analyzed a key process, process improvement, and productivity quality management and its tools. We now turn to supply chain management.

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (SCM)

The SLP focuses on the supply chain management of your company.

Two types of research are required for SLPs in this class:

General research on SCM which may be found in course readings, the library, or online.
Research on real companies engaged in the type of business that you have chosen.
SLP Assignment
Company Overview (may be the same every module).

Provide an overview of your company. (Use information provided)

    Blessings and Love Candle Creations, LLC was formed in August 2018 by Carla Pittman in Raeford, North Carolina. A newly retired veteran, Carla always wanted to start a business when the Soldier life was over. A candle fanatic that loved buying and giving candles as gifts, Carla felt that store candles were extremely expensive, and barely threw much of a smell. There were not many that had a message to those who received them, especially during a loss or a special event.
    Each Blessing and Love Candle is hand crafted by Carla and her team of 7 candle makers  who are all veterans. All candles are preblended with soy and paraffin wax that is clean burning and better for the environment. This blend also allows the individual fragrance of the wax to throw a wonderful fragrance that when burned will last twice as long than many store candles at a cheaper price. There are different candle vessels that the customer can decide on, as well as color and fragrance. Individual messages can be inscribed if purchased as a gift or can be purchased with or without an inscription.
    Blessing and Love Candles Creations, LLC- Candles made with love!

SCM in the Industry

Research the importance of supply in the industry. Provide background on the concept.
Identify how your company uses supply chain management (include purchasing and distribution).
Explain how the company can use supply chain management based on industry research.
This section should be 1 page in length. Research is required.

SCM Integration

Successful supply chain management demands a high level of integration among various parts of the organizations. Develop integrated supply management strategy, including suppliers, internal supply chain, and customers. Discuss internal supply chain and integration.

Generate a graphic of Supply Chain Mapping. Use a free online tool, components within Microsoft Office, or draw by hand (scan or take a picture of the drawing) and include it in your submission.

Supply Chain Mapping Graphic will cover 1 page.

This section should be 1 pages in length. Research is required.

Linking Supply Chain to Strategy

Review integrated supply chain with suppliers and customers.
Provide insight into how supply-chain links to operations strategy.
Articulate challenges and possible solutions.
This section should be 1 pages in length. Research is required.

**Note-type of company is a candle company**