Supply Chain Strategy of Tesco: Explained and Analyzed

Supply Chain Strategy

TABLE OF CONTENT
INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................4
TASK-1......................................................................................................................................4
Explaining the supply chain strategy of Tesco of over last 3-5 years....................................4
TASK 2......................................................................................................................................6
Key environmental challenges...............................................................................................6
TASK 3......................................................................................................................................8
Sustainable chain supply chain management.........................................................................8
TASK 4 –IN PPT.....................................................................................................................11
CONCLUSION........................................................................................................................11
REFRENCES...........................................................................................................................12

INTRODUCTION
The present report is based on the topic Supply Chain Strategy that means that it so
the network that is used by the organizations, activities, individuals, technology and resources
which plays an important role in the sale and creation of the product. The chosen firm of the
report is Tesco it is the multinational retailer of groceries and general merchandise which has
its headquarters in England. The report will discuss about the supply chain strategy of Tesco
has pursued over the last 3-5 years. Along this it will also explain about the environmental
challenges (external and internal) that affected the supply chain strategy of the organization
during the last 3-5 years. It will also give information about the successful Tesco at the time
of addressing these challenges further it will also include sustainability of company’s
competitive advantage and its strategic direction. Lastly it will also include the PPT for
strategic supply chain operation, where effective varied focus will be discussed towards
supply management used by Tesco within longer time frame.
TASK-1
Explaining the supply chain strategy of Tesco of over last 3-5 years
Supply chain strategy means they are important for increasing the roles in the Tesco
to achieve its competitive position which also include distribution, productivity, speed and
cost. Mainly this focuses on the strategy that is how to make the chain complete (The use of
supply chain management at Tesco. 2021). It means the chain that is related to the process,
distribute and purchase which is known as supply chain along with this the controlling and
monitoring of supply chain is known as supply chain strategy. The supply chain strategy of
Tesco is very strong as compared to its competitors which help them to achieve all the
competitive advantage in the industry of groceries. It is the management that is related to the
management of chain in terms of inventory management, channel management, payment,
financial, inventory along with this it also includes the sales force management. Tesco uses
this because it helps them to achieve major strategic advantage of the company that is related
to both efficient use of capital and customer service. The supply chain strategy of the
company is going from last half decade and it is categorized in five phrases that are:
 Direct delivery to the stores: the supply chain of Tesco has no range that is
regarding the price or retailers. Tesco has the minimum control over its products as