Supply Chain Management of Toyota

Supply Chain Management Introduction Many researchers have pointed out the importance of Supply Chain ( SC ) and Supply Chain Management ( SCM ) in competitive environment. In this report, we will discuss about ( i ) Toyota Mortor Manufacturing North America ( TMMNA ) which is located in Erlanger, Kentucky, current supply chain position and one of its suppliers, TAC manufacturing, located in Jackson, Michigan, supplies steering wheels and air bags for TMMNA, current supply position by drawing supply chain diagram, ( ii ) …showed first 75 words of 3185 total…

…showed last 75 words of 3185 total…pull strategies. Its main objective to reduce overall manufacturing cost reduction is implemented by adopting JIT, Lean and maintaining long-term relationship with suppliers. To make technical and HR changes in order to achieve SC strategies successfully, TMMNA adopt decentralized and flexible management styles, flat and flexible organizational structure and effective cost management methods. All these factors help TMMNA to enhance its future performance while achieving competitive edge over other firms. Appendix 1 Supply Chain Strategy Framework