Source & make
Map suppliers and production dependencies.
Record sole-source components, changeover time, minimum order quantities and alternatives. A second supplier is useful only when qualification and capacity are credible.
SUPPLY-CHAIN LAYERS
Connect the decisions.
A practical framework for discussing dependencies from the first supplier to the final customer.
Move & connect
Understand the entire route.
Separate origin handling, line-haul, transshipment, border clearance and destination delivery. A faster main leg may not overcome slow handoffs elsewhere.
Store & deliver
Connect inventory to customer demand.
Compare replenishment time with available cover and fulfilment needs. Review expiry, storage constraints and returns rather than treating all stock as interchangeable.
See & coordinate
Build an operational view of the network.
Agree consistent shipment identifiers, event definitions, exception ownership and escalation paths. Visibility is useful when it leads to a clear decision.
Use resources carefully
Define a fair comparison.
Consider distance, load factor, energy source and system boundaries when comparing transport emissions. This site does not estimate carbon footprints without those assumptions.
FROM QUESTIONS TO A CLEARER BRIEF
Start with your supply chain.
Explore the assumptions. Identify the gaps. Make the next conversation count.