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lOMoARcPSD| 49153326 UNIVERSITY OF DANANG
DANANG UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS TEAM WORK ASSIGNMENT
SUBJECT: PROCUREMENT AND INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
Lecturer: PhD Dang Thi Thu Trang
Students: Pham Thao Nguyen Ha Ngoc Yen Nhi Nguyen Thi Thuy Quynh Doan Thi Kim Yen Group: 8
Class: COM3009_47K08.1
Danang, October 04, 2024 CONTENT
Exercise 1: What are the barriers to integration? How can they be overcome?.............1 lOMoARcPSD| 49153326 Group 8
Exercise 2: Research with cross-functional sourcing teams revealed that teams that
included suppliers as active team participants put forth greater effort, on average, than
teams that did not include suppliers. Discuss why the involvement of external
suppliers can positively affect a team’s effort................................................................3 2 lOMoARcPSD| 49153326 Group 8
Exercise 1: What are the barriers to integration? How can they be overcome? Answer:
1. Barriers to Integration
Refer to slide 4 of chapter 4. Supply Management Integration for Competitive Advantage:
● Organizational Culture and Structure:
- Resistance to Change: Employees may resist new ways of working, particularly
if it challenges existing power structures or routines.
- Siloed Departments: Functional silos can hinder collaboration and information
sharing, leading to inefficiencies. ● Information Asymmetry:
- Lack of Transparency: Limited visibility into each other's operations can create
misunderstandings and mistrust.
- Data Quality Issues: Inaccurate or incomplete data can impede decision-making and planning. ● Geographical Dispersion:
- Time Zone Differences: Coordinating activities across different time zones can be challenging.
- Cultural Nuances: Understanding and respecting cultural differences is essential for effective collaboration. ● Misaligned Incentives:
- Performance Metrics: Conflicting performance metrics can lead to suboptimal decisions and behaviors.
- Short-Term Focus: Overemphasis on short-term results can hinder long-term
planning and investment in supply chain relationships. ● Power Dynamics:
- Dominant Partners: One party may exert undue influence, leading to an
imbalance in the relationship. 3 lOMoARcPSD| 49153326 Group 8
- Fear of Loss of Control: Organizations may be reluctant to share information or decision-making authority.
2. Overcoming Barriers to Integration
Refer to slide 8 and 9 of chapter 4. Supply Management Integration for Competitive Advantage:
Cross-functional or cross-organizational committees and teams:
- Synergy: Brings together diverse perspectives and expertise.
- Improved communication: Fosters better understanding and collaboration.
- Faster decision-making: Enables quicker responses to challenges.
Information systems such as video-conferencing and webmail:
- Real-time communication: Facilitates immediate interaction and problemsolving.
- Reduced travel costs: Saves time and money.
- Enhanced collaboration: Enables virtual teamwork and knowledge sharing.
Integrated performance objectives and measures that drive a common goal:
- Alignment: Ensures everyone is working towards the same objectives.
- Accountability: Holds teams and individuals responsible for their contributions.
- Improved efficiency: Reduces duplication of efforts and waste.
Process-focused organizations that are dedicated to certain processes:
- Expertise: Develops deep knowledge and skills in specific areas.
- Efficiency: Streamlines workflows and reduces waste.
- Innovation: Encourages continuous improvement and innovation.
Co-location of suppliers and customers:
- Improved communication: Enables face-to-face interactions and better understanding.
- Faster response times: Reduces lead times and improves customer service.
- Increased collaboration: Fosters stronger partnerships and joint problemsolving.
Buyer or supplier councils that provide input and guidance to a steering committee:
- Diverse perspectives: Incorporates input from a wide range of stakeholders.
- Improved decision-making: Provides valuable insights and recommendations. 4 lOMoARcPSD| 49153326 Group 8
- Enhanced collaboration: Fosters a sense of shared ownership and responsibility.
Exercise 2: Research with cross-functional sourcing teams revealed that teams
that included suppliers as active team participants put forth greater effort, on
average, than teams that did not include suppliers. Discuss why the involvement
of external suppliers can positively affect a team’s effort. Answer:
Research with cross-functional sourcing teams revealed that teams that included
suppliers as active team participants put forth greater effort, on average, than teams that
did not include suppliers. For example, (1) They are rated as more effective. (2) They
are rated as putting forth greater effort on team assignments. (2) They report greater
satisfaction concerning the quality of key information exchanged between the team and
key suppliers. (3) They report greater reliance on suppliers to directly support the team’s
goals, thus making the supplier a resource. (4) They report fewer problems coordinating
work activity between the team and key suppliers. (5) They report receiving greater
supplier contribution across many performance areas, including cost-reduction and
quality improvement ideas, process improve-ment suggestions, and material-ordering
and delivery cycle time reductions. (Page 140, Purchasing and Supply chain
Management (6th edition) of Monczka, Handfield and colleagues)
Therefore, the involvement of external suppliers can positively affect a team’s
effort. As these following reasons: •
Suppliers often possess specialized knowledge and skills that the internal team
may lack. This expertise can enhance decision-making and lead to innovative
solutions, boosting the overall effectiveness of the team's efforts. •
Direct involvement facilitates better communication channels, reducing
misunderstandings and ensuring clarity. This leads to smoother coordination of tasks and enhances teamwork. 5 lOMoARcPSD| 49153326 Group 8 •
Suppliers can provide valuable insights about market conditions, product
availability, and other critical factors. This timely information helps teams make
informed decisions quickly, allowing them to respond effectively to challenges. •
Engaging suppliers fosters a sense of partnership and alignment with shared
objectives. This collaboration motivates all parties to work together more
effectively, increasing commitment and effort toward common goals. 6