SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMANT

Analysis of Volkswagen

Analysis of Volkswagen

Supply Chain Strategy of Volkswagen at Resende

The supply chain strategy employed by Volkswagen at Resende plant is considered as the innovative approach in supply chain management as the company is confident that its Resende plant which is relatively small in context of potential market (that is 100 trucks per day) would reduce the cost of labor and will improve the efficiency and quality, whereas, each subcontractor would be responsible for their units and workers compensation. The production schedule is only 100 trucks a day with only 1,000 workers, however only 200 of the ...