What is the significance of Supply Chain Managemen

* 1. Which of the following describes you most accurately?

Currently undertaking an industrial placement

Recently Completed an industrial placement

* 2. What was the name of the company in which you are completing or have completed your industrial placement?

* 3. What sector does your company operate within?

* 4. In which department were/are you based?

5. Did the company in which you were based have either a dedicated Supply Chain or Logistics department?

Logistics Department

Supply Chain Department

None of the above

* 6. Did the company in which you were based have a dedicated Purchasing Department

Yes

No

Other

* 7. How often do you interact with the Logistics or Supply Chain Business Functions?

* 8. Supply chain is described as “A network of suppliers, manufacturing companies, warehouses and distribution channels organized to acquire raw materials, transforming them into products and distribute them to customers.“ Based on this how would you rate the importance of supply chain management within the business environment?

9. Competitive advantage can be described as “the search for a favourable competitive position in an industry, the fundamental arena in which competition occurs “do you believe that supply chain management can aid in the search for competitive advantage?

Yes

No

Not Sure

10. Which of the following do you believe are benefits of effective supply chain management?

Financial Savings

Time Savings

Improved Customer Loyalty

Increased Customer Satisfaction

Increased Operational Efficiency

Increase in Brand Image

Improved Distribution Methods

Other