Characteristics of Supply Chain Network - Unilever Example

Running head: CHARACTERISTICS OF SUPPLY CHAIN NETWORK
Characteristics of Supply Chain Network
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1CHARACTERISTICS OF SUPPLY CHAIN NETWORK
Abstract
This report has enlightened the knowledge regarding characteristics of supply chain networks
considering the example of Unilever as an organisation. It has discussed the significance of
maintaining a trustworthy relationship among network members of supply chains to
accomplish business goals. This report has discussed how the information is shared among
world class supply chain community of Unilever and described convenient culture for sharing
both knowledge and information. This written format will help to understand the desired role
of network members within a particular business model.

2CHARACTERISTICS OF SUPPLY CHAIN NETWORK
Table of Contents
Transactional - what is exchanged between network members.....................................3
Strengths and qualitative nature of the network relationships.......................................3
Cultural characteristics - how members are linked and the roles played by individuals
within the network......................................................................................................................4
References......................................................................................................................6