Just imagine the inefficiencies in these supply chains. Or is it considered to be efficient? Why it is that companies such as Zara, Bennington and a few others have such efficient supply chains?
These various supply chain strategies probably begs the question of how we really define efficient supply chains. What can we not learn from developments internationally?
This remains one of the key issues and challenges in Australian supply chains.
Inefficiencies together with the freight imbalances in our supply chains, tells me that we are paying much more than we should. This may be perception, but still, selling stuff at half price for almost two months in a year, confirms the traditional retail model of choice and variety. The question is whether we need that, or can afford that.
A company like Aldi has products made in Germany, not the “cheapest” labour force around, on their shelves in Australia for less than its competitors which have a local product.
Let’s see whether we c an encourage a debate on these matters. Its worth assessing, as we really have something to “chase” I think!
