International Supply Chain Management Strategies of Nestle

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Acknowledgement

The author would like to thank Mr. Dilhan Goonathilake for extending his coporation and knowledge to make this report a success.

The Author would also wish to thank the academic staff of ANC for guiding her throughout the Msc program.

Lastly the author sends her sincere gratitude to her family for giving the fullest support for her studies.

Contents

List of Figures        

Executive Summary        

1.0 Introduction        

1.1 Current Industry Background        

2.0 Parameters of Supply Chain in Nestle        

2.1 Procurement        

2.2 Product Development        

2.3 Production Process of Nestle        

2.3.2 Chain of Production ‘        

2.3.3 Lean Production        

2.4 Distribution        

2.5 Logistics        

2.6 Customer Management        

3.0 Current Supply Chain Strategies of Nestle        

3.1 Current supply chain and its financial implications        

4.0 Conclusion        

4.0 Conclusion        

Reference        

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Executive Summary

The following report focuses on the international supply chain management strategies of Nestle while assessing its current practices and the competitive stanz in the industry.

First the author has given the current industry background linking it with the sustainable development process established by the company’s current supply chain system. Then the author describes the supply chain process of Nestle illustrating relevant examples to support the supply chain activities established by Nestle. Finally the author has ended her report by stating the current supply chain strategies of Nestle while focusing on its financial implications.

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Current Industry Background

Founded in 1866 by Henri Nestlé, the group has established themselves as the largest food company in the world based on their revenues. According to the fortune 500 ranking Nestle company ranked 48th where their food brands are ranked 58th.  Nestlé’s mission is to be the leading nutritional food provider in the industry enhancing the well being of its customers.