UNIQLO Supply Network Design
NETWORK DESIGN
Another major decision in operations strategy is location since it determines company´s capabilities in key performance indicators like lead time, on-time delivery, service responsiveness, accessibility and convenience, etc. In this session we will learn:
- What is network design?
- How should the network operations be configured?
- Where should operations be located?
Session Objectives
- To learn what are the principles of neworks design
- To apply the principles of network design
Assignments:
- Supplemented Read chapter 11 on Supply Network Design
- Read and prepare the case of Uniqlo
Prepare a report for the UNIQLO,case. Use the following as guidelines plus your own questions:
- Uniqlo’s network operations had proved effective in the Asia Pacific region, but could the same model be scaled worldwide?
- Was the low growth rate Uniqlo experienced in the US, and particularly Europe, also due to the limitations of its current network operations?
- What would you suggest to UNIQLO in termos of improving its network capabilities to support business international growth?
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UNIQLO Supply Network Design